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Compare IBM Planning Analytics and SAP Integrated Business Planning 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
IBM Planning Analytics
Star Rating
(243)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSAP Integrated Business Planning
Star Rating
(276)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about SAP Integrated Business PlanningIBM Planning Analytics vs SAP Integrated Business Planning
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SAP Integrated Business Planning easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- Reviewers felt that IBM Planning Analytics meets the needs of their business better than SAP Integrated Business Planning.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SAP Integrated Business Planning is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IBM Planning Analytics over SAP Integrated Business Planning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Planning Analytics
30-day FREE Trial
Free Trial
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Discover how you can automate and accelerate planning, budgeting and forecasting processes with IBM Planning Analytics, no download required.
- Connected Planning
- Excel and web interface
- Scenario planning
SAP Integrated Business Planning
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Planning Analytics
Free Trial is available
SAP Integrated Business Planning
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
168
8.4
140
Ease of Use
8.1
180
8.2
141
Ease of Setup
7.4
141
7.9
96
Ease of Admin
7.9
102
8.0
72
Quality of Support
8.0
161
8.3
138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
96
8.3
75
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
161
8.3
131
Features by Category
Analytics
9.0
8
8.8
75
9.6
8
8.5
65
8.5
8
8.5
71
9.6
8
8.7
72
Warehouse Management
8.9
9
8.6
65
8.6
7
8.5
64
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
8.9
6
8.3
62
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
Budget Creation
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
Budget Management
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Forecasting
9.0
55
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
55
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Analytics
8.6
17
8.5
72
9.0
15
8.4
70
8.5
16
8.3
71
8.8
16
8.3
74
9.0
17
8.7
74
Collaboration
8.4
18
8.3
72
9.0
18
8.6
73
8.6
18
8.6
73
8.8
17
8.5
73
Planning
8.8
18
8.7
74
8.7
18
8.6
68
9.0
17
8.2
62
8.9
18
8.4
68
9.0
17
8.6
67
9.3
17
8.5
68
8.4
18
8.3
65
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
Not enough data
8.9
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
8.4
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.5
42
Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.3
53
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.5
41
Network Management
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.7
41
Performance
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.8
47
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
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
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
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
IBM Planning Analytics and SAP Integrated Business Planning are categorized as Supply Chain Planning and Demand Planning
Unique Categories
IBM Planning Analytics is categorized as Workforce Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Sales & Ops Planning, HR Analytics, Sales Analytics, and Marketing Analytics
SAP Integrated Business Planning is categorized as Supply Chain Visibility and Inventory Control
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Planning Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Integrated Business Planning
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
Financial Services
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Consulting
6.3%
Banking
6.3%
Accounting
6.3%
Other
60.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Consumer Goods
7.8%
Pharmaceuticals
7.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.0%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Other
60.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
IBM Planning Analytics has no discussions with answers
Buying - SAP Integrated Business Planning FAQs
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Official Response from SAP Integrated Business Planning
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/SCM/Buying+-+SAP+Integrated+Business+Planning+FAQs#IBPCustomerAssetsRead more
Where can I find Product Documentation?
1 Comment
Official Response from SAP Integrated Business Planning
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Official Response from SAP Integrated Business Planning
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