# Best budgeting platforms for multi-department collaboration

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hey G2 community, I’m curious. What do you think are the best budgeting platforms for multi-department collaboration? I’m putting together a list of top-rated tools in the <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/budgeting-and-forecasting">budgeting and forecasting category</a> that help finance teams, department heads, and executives align on budgets, forecasts, and spending plans. If you’ve used any of these or have others to recommend, drop your thoughts below. I’d especially love feedback from teams using Workday Adaptive Planning, Prophix, or Vena.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/workday-adaptive-planning/reviews"><strong>Workday Adaptive Planning</strong></a>: A cloud-based platform that supports budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling. It enables teams across departments to collaborate in real time with shared access to data and reports.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/prophix-software/reviews"><strong>Prophix</strong></a>: Prophix offers corporate performance management with strong budgeting and planning tools. Its workflows and permissions make it easier for finance and department managers to collaborate securely.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/vena/reviews"><strong>Vena</strong></a>: Vena combines the familiarity of Excel with advanced budgeting automation. It helps departments contribute to budgets in a standardized way while maintaining transparency and version control.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/anaplan/reviews"><strong>Anaplan</strong></a>: Known for enterprise-grade connected planning, Anaplan allows multiple teams to work together on budgets, forecasts, and what-if scenarios. It’s popular for large organizations with complex budgeting needs.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/jedox/reviews"><strong>Jedox</strong></a>: Jedox provides planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities in a collaborative environment. It integrates with Excel and BI tools, making it easier for departments to align on financial data.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/centage/reviews"><strong>Centage Planning Maestro</strong></a>: Aimed at SMBs and mid-market companies, Centage helps departments create budgets, forecasts, and reports with automation and collaboration features.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">What do you think of these suggestions? Have you used one of these, or another platform entirely to streamline collaboration on budgeting across departments? Which features made the biggest difference for your team?</p>

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&lt;p&gt;if you&#39;re curious about more budgeting and forecasting tips, G2 offers several resources around the topic, like &#39;how to calculate costs of goods sold&quot;: https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods&lt;/p&gt;

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