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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (79.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cube
Star Rating
(122)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (79.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(241)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Planning Analytics excels in its forecasting capabilities, particularly with its "What-If" analysis feature, which allows for dynamic scenario planning. In contrast, Cube Software's forecasting tools, while solid, do not offer the same level of interactivity, leading some users to feel limited in their forecasting scenarios.
- Reviewers mention that Cube Software shines in ease of use, with a G2 rating of 9.0 for "Ease of Use," making it more accessible for teams without extensive training. Conversely, IBM Planning Analytics has a lower rating of 8.1, with some users indicating that its interface can be complex and requires a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight the superior data import functionality of IBM Planning Analytics, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless integration of various data sources. Users on G2 note that Cube Software's data import feature, rated at 8.2, can be cumbersome, particularly when dealing with large datasets.
- Reviewers say that Cube Software's collaboration features, particularly "Version Control," rated at 9.3, are highly praised for facilitating teamwork and document management. In contrast, IBM Planning Analytics, with a lower score of 7.9 in this area, has been noted by users as lacking in collaborative tools, which can hinder team workflows.
- Users report that IBM Planning Analytics offers robust budgeting capabilities, particularly with its "Budget Periods" feature, which scored 9.3. This is seen as a significant advantage over Cube Software, which, while effective, received a lower score of 8.8, leading some users to feel it lacks depth in budgeting functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that Cube Software's customer support is exceptional, with a G2 rating of 9.2 for "Quality of Support," making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize assistance. In contrast, IBM Planning Analytics, with a score of 8.0, has received feedback indicating that support can be slower to respond, which may impact user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cube
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- Connected Planning
- Excel and web interface
- Scenario planning
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Cube
Free Trial is available
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
98
8.6
167
Ease of Use
8.9
98
8.1
179
Ease of Setup
8.7
51
7.4
140
Ease of Admin
9.1
46
7.9
103
Quality of Support
9.1
97
8.0
160
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
48
8.3
97
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
91
8.8
160
Features by Category
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Warehouse Management
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Collaborate
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.4
26
Budget Creation
8.2
62
9.0
61
8.6
57
8.8
60
8.6
59
9.0
59
8.2
61
9.1
59
7.9
47
9.0
58
8.8
56
9.1
58
Budget Management
8.7
50
9.1
56
8.2
49
9.1
58
8.1
43
8.6
58
Forecasting
8.8
56
9.0
55
8.9
48
9.0
55
8.6
48
8.9
54
8.4
49
8.8
55
7.7
10
7.1
45
Analytics
8.7
58
8.7
55
8.7
53
8.8
55
8.5
49
8.9
54
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
6.6
50
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
17
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Planning
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Reconciliation
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
Reporting
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Closing Process
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.8
12
9.1
47
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Verified
9.1
18
8.9
45
|
Verified
8.2
16
8.7
47
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.4
18
9.0
81
|
Verified
8.9
18
8.9
83
|
Verified
9.1
19
9.3
80
|
Verified
Data
6.9
18
8.4
67
|
Verified
8.3
19
8.7
82
|
Verified
9.3
20
8.5
69
|
Verified
8.4
19
8.1
79
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.4
20
8.2
74
|
Verified
9.4
18
8.2
74
|
Verified
7.9
16
9.1
63
|
Verified
7.8
12
8.3
64
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
5.7
14
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Sourcing
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Predictive Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.7
17
Sales Management
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cube and IBM Planning Analytics are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Cube is categorized as Financial Close and Financial Analysis
IBM Planning Analytics is categorized as Workforce Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, HR Analytics, Sales Analytics, and Marketing Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cube
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Planning Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Computer Software
12.3%
Financial Services
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Other
56.6%
Financial Services
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Accounting
6.8%
Consulting
6.3%
Banking
6.3%
Other
60.5%
Discussions
Cube has no discussions with answers
IBM Planning Analytics has no discussions with answers
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