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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 Free for 30 days
Planful
Star Rating
(477)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PlanfulSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(862)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Planful excels in budgeting and forecasting, with scores of 8.4 and 8.3 respectively, while SAP Analytics Cloud scores slightly higher in forecasting at 8.7. Reviewers mention that Planful's budgeting features are intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for mid-market companies to manage their financial planning.
- Reviewers mention that SAP Analytics Cloud shines in data visualization, scoring an impressive 8.8 compared to Planful's 6.7. Users on G2 highlight the advanced visualization tools in SAP, such as the ability to create interactive dashboards that enhance data storytelling.
- Users say that both products have similar integration capabilities, scoring 8.2 each. However, reviewers mention that Planful's integration with existing financial systems is seamless, which is particularly beneficial for mid-market users looking to streamline their processes.
- Reviewers mention that Planful has a slight edge in quality of support, scoring 8.3 compared to SAP Analytics Cloud's 8.0. Users report that Planful's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- Users on G2 report that SAP Analytics Cloud offers superior collaboration features, scoring 8.5 against Planful's 7.2. Reviewers highlight the ease of sharing reports and insights within teams, which enhances collaborative decision-making.
- G2 users mention that while both products have strong planning capabilities, SAP Analytics Cloud outperforms Planful in real-time data updates, scoring 8.7 compared to Planful's 8.0. Reviewers appreciate the immediacy of data refreshes in SAP, which is vital for accurate and timely reporting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planful
No pricing availableSAP Analytics Cloud
30-DAY TRIAL
$0
Free for 30 days
- 1 user
- Business Intelligence functionality only
- Basic data source imports (excel, csv, and Google Drive)
Free Trial
Planful
No trial information availableSAP Analytics Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
322
8.1
546
Ease of Use
8.1
363
8.1
566
Ease of Setup
7.3
254
7.9
297
Ease of Admin
8.0
214
7.8
261
Quality of Support
8.3
311
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
211
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
309
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
7.9
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
258
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
7.9
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
167
|
Verified
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Visualization
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
15
Reports
Not enough data
8.4
311
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
311
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.2
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.2
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
158
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Self Service
Not enough data
7.9
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
261
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
7.3
18
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
258
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
234
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Building Reports
Not enough data
7.9
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
167
|
Verified
Budget Creation
8.3
104
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.0
99
Not enough data
7.8
102
Not enough data
7.3
85
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
Budget Management
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.1
90
Not enough data
7.4
84
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.6
105
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
6.1
53
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.9
15
Not enough data
4.8
15
Not enough data
5.1
15
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.1
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
Closing Process
7.7
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
4.6
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
4.8
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
Financial Planning
7.8
54
|
Verified
8.3
49
|
Verified
8.7
61
|
Verified
8.6
56
|
Verified
8.1
61
|
Verified
8.2
56
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.6
14
Not enough data
5.2
14
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.4
147
|
Verified
8.7
51
|
Verified
8.3
144
|
Verified
8.7
57
|
Verified
8.2
144
|
Verified
8.8
56
|
Verified
Data
6.7
123
|
Verified
8.8
61
|
Verified
7.6
133
|
Verified
8.6
60
|
Verified
8.1
148
|
Verified
8.6
57
|
Verified
7.7
139
|
Verified
8.3
58
|
Verified
Status Communication
7.2
104
|
Verified
8.5
56
|
Verified
8.2
114
|
Verified
8.6
55
|
Verified
8.0
111
|
Verified
8.7
57
|
Verified
6.6
81
|
Verified
8.5
52
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.0
150
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.3
163
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.4
120
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Planful and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Planful is categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Close, and Marketing Resource Management
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Analytics Cloud
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
Computer Software
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Other
73.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.4%
Discussions
How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?
2 Comments
MK
You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like...Read more
Planful has no more discussions with answers
What is the use of SAP Analytics Cloud?
2 Comments
GP
It is useful for business intelligence to better understand business and improve planning.Read more
What is the best way to visualise data in SAP Analytics Cloud?
1 Comment
C
İf you want to get data outside from SAP world you should use SAP BODS. Connect SAP and SAP BODS to SAP BW (DWH system). Than SAC can get data from SAP...Read more
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 Comment
BM
YesRead more
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