Compare Planful and Solver 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (67.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Planful
Star Rating
(490)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(265)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (67.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Planful excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall G2 Score compared to Solver. Users appreciate its flexibility and scalability, particularly highlighting the ease of creating reports and making quick changes to meet diverse business needs.
- Users say that Solver shines in its budgeting capabilities, with many finding it particularly helpful for their budgeting processes. The ad hoc reporting feature is frequently praised, allowing users to easily generate reports that support their financial decisions.
- According to verified reviews, Planful offers a wide range of customization options, which allows businesses to tailor the software to their unique requirements. This adaptability is a significant advantage for organizations with complex planning needs.
- Reviewers mention that while Solver provides strong support during implementation, Planful's recent user feedback indicates a more intuitive onboarding experience, making it easier for new users to get up to speed quickly.
- Users highlight that Solver's training sessions are informative and relevant, enhancing the user experience. However, some Planful users feel that the system's dynamic planning capabilities give it an edge in handling complex formulas and scenarios.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have strong reporting features, Planful's recent feedback emphasizes its ability to handle complex planning formulas effectively, which is crucial for businesses that require detailed financial analysis.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planful
No pricing availableSolver
No pricing availableFree Trial
Planful
No trial information availableSolver
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
327
9.0
222
Ease of Use
8.1
368
8.3
224
Ease of Setup
7.3
259
7.7
153
Ease of Admin
8.0
217
8.5
134
Quality of Support
8.3
316
8.9
213
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
214
9.2
133
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
314
9.5
219
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.3
106
8.5
88
8.3
104
8.3
83
8.0
101
8.5
81
7.8
105
8.5
93
7.3
86
8.4
78
8.5
98
9.0
89
Budget Management
8.4
93
9.0
82
8.1
91
8.8
81
7.4
85
7.9
79
Forecasting
8.5
106
8.6
91
8.3
98
8.6
81
8.2
95
8.5
80
8.3
93
8.7
76
6.0
54
6.7
47
Analytics
8.3
100
8.6
87
8.4
99
8.8
83
7.9
90
8.6
76
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.9
15
7.5
8
4.8
15
7.1
8
5.1
15
7.5
8
Reconciliation
8.3
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.9
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Closing Process
7.7
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
68
|
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
6.2
10
Not enough data
Financial Planning
7.8
55
|
Verified
7.9
57
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
8.7
65
|
Verified
8.1
63
|
Verified
8.4
62
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.6
14
5.8
11
5.2
14
6.5
11
Financial Insight
8.4
149
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
8.3
146
|
Verified
8.2
113
|
Verified
8.2
146
|
Verified
8.3
115
|
Verified
Data
6.7
125
|
Verified
7.9
110
|
Verified
7.6
135
|
Verified
8.2
121
|
Verified
8.1
150
|
Verified
8.9
134
|
Verified
7.7
141
|
Verified
8.5
127
|
Verified
Status Communication
7.2
106
|
Verified
7.7
101
|
Verified
8.2
116
|
Verified
8.0
104
|
Verified
8.0
112
|
Verified
7.9
106
6.6
82
|
Verified
7.9
81
|
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Planful and Solver are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Planful is categorized as Financial Close and Marketing Resource Management
Solver has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Solver
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
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Accounting
4.5%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
73.4%
Accounting
13.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.3%
Hospital & Health Care
9.9%
Computer Software
4.1%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
58.4%
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
If anyone has any tips they can share, beyond the basics, like VBA and Macros?
2 Comments
AF
Hi Tim, I have been working with Solver's product as a independent consultant for over 7 years. What are you trying to accomplish with the tool.
Glad to...Read more
Integration-Nextgen
1 Comment
CA
There isn't a direct connection for NextGen. Solver can connect to Azure or on-premise SQL Server databases. You can also connect to OData. You can also...Read more
How do you integrate your loan management system?
1 Comment
AF
Hi Melanie, not sure if this was answered yet, but we have integrated many different types of systems into the data warehouse. I am currently working with a...Read more
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