Compare IBM Planning Analytics and Oracle Planning Cloud

At a Glance
IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics
Star Rating
(247)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Oracle Planning Cloud
Oracle Planning Cloud
Star Rating
(64)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • G2 reviewers report that IBM Planning Analytics significantly outperforms Oracle Planning Cloud in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 86.74 compared to Oracle's 42.31. This suggests that users find IBM's solution more effective and reliable for their financial planning needs.
  • Users say that IBM Planning Analytics excels in speed and flexibility, allowing them to quickly design assumptions and forecast workloads. One reviewer highlighted the ability to model production impacts in minutes, which enhances decision-making efficiency, a feature that Oracle Planning Cloud struggles to match.
  • According to verified reviews, IBM Planning Analytics benefits from a robust integration with Excel, making it easier for users familiar with spreadsheets to adapt without a steep learning curve. This contrasts with Oracle Planning Cloud, which, while offering strong integration with other Oracle products, may not provide the same level of user-friendly experience for those less familiar with its interface.
  • Reviewers mention that Oracle Planning Cloud offers powerful capabilities for custom modeling and a strong calculation engine, which can be particularly beneficial for organizations already invested in Oracle's ecosystem. However, the lack of recent reviews (none in the last 90 days) raises concerns about its current user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Users highlight that both products provide solid support for forecasting and budgeting, but IBM Planning Analytics has a slight edge in features like data integration and real-time updates, which are crucial for dynamic financial environments. Oracle's users appreciate its budgeting capabilities but may find it less responsive to changing business needs.
  • According to recent feedback, Oracle Planning Cloud is praised for its ability to increase margins and identify new opportunities, showcasing its strategic value. However, IBM Planning Analytics is noted for its practical application in day-to-day operations, making it a more appealing choice for users focused on immediate productivity gains.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Planning Analytics
30-day FREE Trial
Free Trial
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Oracle Planning Cloud
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Planning Analytics
Free Trial is available
Oracle Planning Cloud
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
168
8.5
49
Ease of Use
8.1
180
8.2
48
Ease of Setup
7.4
141
7.5
20
Ease of Admin
7.9
102
7.9
21
Quality of Support
8.0
161
8.4
45
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
96
8.2
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
161
8.8
47
Features by Category
Supply Chain PlanningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
10
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Warehouse Management
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Sales & Ops PlanningHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
8.5
34
Not enough data
Collaborate
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
Logistics
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.8
65
8.7
20
Budget Creation
9.0
61
8.6
17
8.8
60
9.3
17
9.0
59
8.5
17
9.1
59
8.9
17
9.0
58
8.7
15
9.1
58
9.2
17
Budget Management
9.1
56
9.0
15
9.1
58
8.8
15
8.6
58
8.7
14
Forecasting
9.0
55
8.4
17
9.0
55
8.5
16
8.9
54
8.6
16
8.8
55
8.4
16
7.1
45
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
55
8.0
16
8.8
55
8.6
16
8.9
54
8.2
15
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
Analytics
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
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Planning
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
Not enough data
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.7
102
8.9
32
Financial Planning
9.1
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.0
81
|
Verified
9.2
23
|
Verified
8.9
83
|
Verified
8.9
22
|
Verified
9.3
80
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
Data
8.4
67
|
Verified
8.7
23
|
Verified
8.7
82
|
Verified
8.9
24
|
Verified
8.5
69
|
Verified
9.0
20
|
Verified
8.1
79
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.2
74
|
Verified
9.2
21
|
Verified
8.2
74
|
Verified
9.1
22
|
Verified
9.1
63
|
Verified
8.7
24
|
Verified
8.3
64
|
Verified
8.8
21
|
Verified
7.7
15
Not enough data
Reports
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
Cleaning
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
5.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
6
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
20
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
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
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Sales Management
8.6
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics
Oracle Planning Cloud
Oracle Planning Cloud
IBM Planning Analytics and Oracle Planning Cloud are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Oracle Planning Cloud
Oracle Planning Cloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
53.3%
Oracle Planning Cloud
Oracle Planning Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
62.7%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics
Financial Services
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Accounting
6.3%
Banking
6.3%
Consulting
6.3%
Other
60.2%
Oracle Planning Cloud
Oracle Planning Cloud
Retail
6.8%
Higher Education
6.8%
Financial Services
5.1%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Banking
5.1%
Other
71.2%
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Discussions
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Oracle Planning Cloud
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