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Raphael C.
Project Team Leader
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best software for Financial Planning"
5/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

The adaptability, the easy to use funcitons and how easy it is to program. I have been a consultant who works with Planning Analytics since it was called TM1, and have always liked it's performance, easy-to-use navigations and adaptability to ensure the company's needs. Best software for FP&A and other planning needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

Sometimes we run into a necessary update (Cloud) and the upgrades aren't fully funcitional yet, which can be a hassle, but other than that, I really enjoy it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and Fast Budgeting Tool with Intuitive Financial Management"
4/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

Its a reliable tool for Budget and Forecasting. Easy to login, view financial statements, administer permissions for users and and is relatively quick for speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

The pages look clunky and can look outdated, sometimes it can be hard to troubleshoot business rules and rule building in the cubes can be complex and with not many online resources available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Bill S.
Bill Shields
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"TM1 Review"
5/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

Flexibility out of the box to develop and design whatever I need for our customers. multiple ways for users to interact with data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

Having trouble scaling complex calculations, especially with the inability to have a native "Average" function. Hard to keep up with new functionality being rolled out to customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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VANCHHIT K.
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Planning analytics"
4/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

It's kinda good with reporting and dashboarding stuff.. The graphics are better than among other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

If your team is bigger than it could be the issue.. Because it's only for non technical team members mostly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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sifiso m.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"infuse more AI capabilities into to streamline processes"
4/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

Mostly forecasting and budgeting, it is quite seamless and has quite a user friendly and easy to navigate user interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

It is quite a powerful tool but could be even better with full AI infusion Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael D.
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Michael D.
Director, Devices and Services FinTech
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"IBM Planning Analytics - The Most Flexible Solution"
4/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

IBM Planning Analytics serves as a versatile toolbox, allowing you to tailor your implementation to fit your specific business needs and use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

Due to its versatility and customization capabilities, IBM Planning Analytics does require a certain amount of effort to design and build a solution that fits your business well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great and ease product"
5/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

The platform’s flexibility is impressive — changing assumptions instantly updates financial simulations. It saves time, cuts costs, and turns complex data into clear, actionable insights. Its multidimensional view helps make quick, well-informed decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

New users may struggle at first due to the complexity of cubes and rules, limiting wider adoption. Performance tends to slow during peak periods like month-end, which can delay processes. More consistency is needed under heavy usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Positive experience with Planning Analytics"
5/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

It is highly valuable for its real-time data processing, robusts capabilities and flexible modeling. The integration with tools like Excel and ERP systems is very good. But the most impressive to me is the way in-memory engine ensures fast performance while self-services features empower users to make data-driven decision with agility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

The slow and sometimes ineffective technical support for IBM Planning Analytics, which can delay issue resolution. Additionally, IBM tends to discontinue features abruptly, often without offering clear migration paths or equivalent replacements, which impacts continuity and planning for users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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YAGO D.
Consultant IBM Planning
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"IBM's planning changed my life"
4.5/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

I joined CTI and met Tm1; with the arrival of Planning, all the changes we can offer to clients have changed my perspective on business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

Some tools that are easy and practical to use in Excel are still not available in planning, and their limitation for creating Dashboards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Henrique A.
Analista financeiro
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Finally, we found a financial planning system that replaced Excel."
4/5
What do you like best about IBM Planning Analytics?

Certainly, the possibility of creating various versions and the dynamism for reports to executives is excellent. The rolling forecast throughout the year is greatly facilitated with this functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Planning Analytics?

Some activities, such as copying calculated versions, are very onerous, taking several hours. Moreover, feeder problems are constant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.