# Lucanet vs SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) Comparison | | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 314 | 111 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us 2 Master users | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (221 reviews) | 8.5 (64 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (221 reviews) | 7.8 (67 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (101 reviews) | 7.8 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (96 reviews) | 7.9 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (202 reviews) | 8.1 (64 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (93 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 7.2 (62 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Lucanet #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic (essential product components) Price: Contact Us 2 Master users Description: Single source of truth for business decision-making Key Features: - Financial consolidation & close management - Intercompany reconciliation - Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/lucanet/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Governance, Risk & Compliance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lucanet** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)** | N/A | N/A | #### | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Evidence Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operational Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Enterprise Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vendor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IT Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Issue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internal Controls Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Environmental Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **FDA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Budgeting and Forecasting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lucanet** | 8.5/10 | 132 | | **SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)** | 9.1/10 | 56 | #### Budget Creation | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Data Import** | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | | **Budget Hierarchies** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 9.2 (32 reviews) | | **Versioning** | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | | **Formulas** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | 9.3 (30 reviews) | | **What-If** | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | | **Budget Periods** | 9.0 (101 reviews) | 9.1 (30 reviews) | | **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Budget Management | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 9.4 (31 reviews) | | **Adjustments** | 8.7 (82 reviews) | 9.1 (30 reviews) | | **Workflows** | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (32 reviews) | #### Forecasting | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Historical Data** | 8.8 (104 reviews) | 9.3 (33 reviews) | | **Reforecast** | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | | **Forecast Types** | 9.1 (89 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | | **Rolling Forecasts** | 9.0 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (28 reviews) | | **AI** | 5.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Variance Analysis** | 8.7 (89 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | | **Forecasts Comparison** | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 8.8 (32 reviews) | | **Forward Looking** | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | | **Financial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Company** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Profit/Loss Statement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self-Service Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **"What If" Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scenario Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Consolidation/Roll-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Income & Balance Sheet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Department/Project** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Chart of Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Financial Close | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lucanet** | 8.2/10 | 11 | | **SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)** | 8.9/10 | 42 | #### Reconciliation | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Management** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Accounting** | 8.6 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Built-in Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Flow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Consolidation & Close Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Report Types** | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Standard** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom** | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Closing Process | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Audit** | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Journal Entries** | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Distribution** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### AI - Financial Close | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Income & Balance Sheet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Profit/Loss Statement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Country** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Checklists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receivables Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounts Receivable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounts Payable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lucanet** | 8.5/10 | 55 | | **SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)** | 8.5/10 | 40 | #### Financial Planning | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Extended Planning** | 8.4 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting** | 8.9 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integration** | 8.7 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Self-Service Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial Insight | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Budgeting** | 8.8 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Forecasting** | 9.0 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Planning** | 9.1 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | 8.1 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Data Analysis** | 8.6 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom Reporting** | 8.4 (49 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Reporting Templates** | 8.3 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Status Communication | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | 8.1 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Version Control** | 8.0 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Real-Time Data Updates** | 8.8 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Scorecards** | 8.1 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Currency Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tax Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Investment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fixed Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transaction Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Consolidation/Roll-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **General Ledger** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchasing & Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **"What If" Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Currency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bank Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Company** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Investors & Traders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Receipt Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Profit/Loss Statement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Income & Balance Sheet** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cash Flow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lucanet** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Budgeting and Forecasting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/budgeting-and-forecasting), [Financial Close Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close), [FP&A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis) **Unique to Lucanet (1):** [Disclosure Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disclosure-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Lucanet | SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 59.6% | 16.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.8% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 5.6% | 52.4% | ### By Industry #### Lucanet - **Computer Software:** 17.5% - **Financial Services:** 13.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3% - **Accounting:** 3.3% - **Management Consulting:** 3.0% - **Internet:** 2.6% - **Venture Capital & Private Equity:** 2.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.0% - **Real Estate:** 2.0% - **Other:** 40.7% #### SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9% - **Computer Software:** 7.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.0% - **Accounting:** 6.0% - **Chemicals:** 3.6% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.6% - **Mining & Metals:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Other:** 47.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Lucanet - [CCH Tagetik](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-tagetik/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Anaplan](https://www.g2.com/products/anaplan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews) - [Workiva](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2148 reviews) - [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (321 reviews) - [Workday Adaptive Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-adaptive-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (393 reviews) - [OneStream - Unified EPM](https://www.g2.com/products/onestream-unified-epm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (160 reviews) - [Planful](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (507 reviews) - [Vena](https://www.g2.com/products/vena/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (479 reviews) - [BlackLine Financial Close Management](https://www.g2.com/products/blackline-blackline-financial-close-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1069 reviews) - [SAP Analytics Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-analytics-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (910 reviews) ### Alternatives to SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) - [Anaplan](https://www.g2.com/products/anaplan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews) - [CCH Tagetik](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-tagetik/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Workday Adaptive Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-adaptive-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (393 reviews) - [IBM Planning Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-planning-analytics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (257 reviews) - [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (321 reviews) - [Planful](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (507 reviews) - [Vena](https://www.g2.com/products/vena/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (479 reviews) - [OneStream - Unified EPM](https://www.g2.com/products/onestream-unified-epm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (160 reviews) - [Workiva](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2148 reviews) - [Jedox](https://www.g2.com/products/jedox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (188 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Lucanet - Title: [Are they thinking on lines of coming up with domain-centric solutions to reduce time redundancies for Excel users to help them make the switch?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-they-thinking-on-lines-of-coming-up-with-domain-centric-solutions-to-reduce-time-redundancies-for-excel-users-to-help-them-make-the-switch) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Animesh, Causal is currently mainly used for operational finance models. However, there are also lots of random other use-cases: ROI sales calculators,..." ### SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) - Title: [How should I implement it on a larger scale?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29923-how-should-i-implement-it-on-a-larger-scale) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "On a larger scale, the On prem solution would be more advisable" - Title: [1. How to handle cross company elimination for TDS within group companies. 2. Asset sold at profit within group. How to eliminate such profit.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29651-1-how-to-handle-cross-company-elimination-for-tds-within-group-companies-2-asset-sold-at-profit-within-group-how-to-eliminate-such-profit) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "forecasting & predictive analysis will definetly help companies to eliminate such profits " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lucanet-vs-sap-business-planning-and-consolidation-bpc)