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Compare Varicent and Workday Adaptive Planning 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (68.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (58.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Varicent
Star Rating
(588)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (68.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VaricentWorkday Adaptive Planning
Star Rating
(302)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Workday Adaptive PlanningSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Workday Adaptive Planning excels in its ability to manage data across multiple levels, allowing users to create detailed reports that provide insights into P&L at both individual business lines and total levels. This feature is particularly appreciated for its role in streamlining decision-making processes.
- Users say Varicent stands out for its exceptional flexibility in managing complex incentive compensation plans. Reviewers highlight how the platform can adapt to changing business rules without requiring extensive reconfiguration, making it a strong choice for organizations with dynamic sales structures.
- According to verified reviews, Workday Adaptive Planning is praised for its user-friendly interface, which enhances the overall user experience. Users appreciate the platform's clean design and intuitive navigation, making it easier to create forecasts and analyze performance efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Varicent offers robust automation capabilities, significantly reducing manual work associated with complex calculation rules. This feature not only saves time but also increases transparency in reporting, which is a critical aspect for users managing intricate compensation models.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Workday Adaptive Planning has a solid overall satisfaction score, some users have noted challenges with its setup process. Although the platform is generally well-received, there are mentions of configuration difficulties that could impact initial user experiences.
- Users express that Varicent's vendor support is excellent, with many reviewers appreciating the responsiveness and effectiveness of the support team. This level of support is crucial for organizations that rely on timely assistance to navigate the complexities of incentive compensation management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Varicent
No pricing availableWorkday Adaptive Planning
No pricing availableFree Trial
Varicent
No trial information availableWorkday Adaptive Planning
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
491
8.4
262
Ease of Use
8.3
494
8.1
266
Ease of Setup
7.5
348
7.4
154
Ease of Admin
8.1
349
8.0
153
Quality of Support
8.8
459
8.1
238
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
348
8.5
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
473
8.8
262
Features by Category
Sales Rep Portal
7.8
220
Not enough data
7.5
215
Not enough data
8.6
303
Not enough data
8.0
252
Not enough data
8.5
286
Not enough data
7.5
192
Not enough data
Management Portal
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.4
249
Not enough data
7.7
198
Not enough data
7.7
209
Not enough data
8.3
259
Not enough data
8.1
243
Not enough data
7.5
169
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
244
Not enough data
7.9
266
Not enough data
8.1
266
Not enough data
8.3
292
Not enough data
8.4
305
Not enough data
8.0
257
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
184
Not enough data
7.7
164
Not enough data
7.6
178
Not enough data
8.4
260
Not enough data
7.9
191
Not enough data
7.7
174
Not enough data
8.2
281
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Compensation
7.4
7
Not enough data
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.4
19
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
6.2
18
Analytics
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
Not enough data
7.9
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
85
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
154
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
7.6
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
129
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.0
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
88
|
Verified
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
7.3
12
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
6.9
8
Reporting
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.5
8
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
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 - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
5.8
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
Incentives
7.9
115
Not enough data
8.1
129
Not enough data
8.6
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
Personalization
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.7
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
182
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administrative
8.5
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Varicent and Workday Adaptive Planning are categorized as Sales Planning
Unique Categories
Varicent is categorized as Sales Performance Management and Sales Compensation
Workday Adaptive Planning is categorized as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Budgeting and Forecasting, and Workforce Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Varicent
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday Adaptive 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
13.8%
Banking
9.5%
Computer Software
8.3%
Telecommunications
8.1%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Other
52.1%
Computer Software
15.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Financial Services
7.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Other
57.0%
Discussions
How are you using Varicent for HR Analytics?
1 Comment
KG
No HR Analytics available.Read more
what isthe best way to design the territory management
1 Comment
KG
Varicent doesn't have territory design capabilities.Read more
When we will going to have the feature of uploading files from PayeeWeb.
1 Comment
Official Response from Varicent
In the recent updates from Varicent you will find that the new Sales Portal has recently released something that addresses your needs. Please check the...Read more
Does workday do workforce planning?
1 Comment
GS
Not to my knowledge, we use teleopti for workforce planningRead more
Workday Adaptive Planning has no more discussions with answers
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