Vladyslav B.
VB
Vladyslav B.
Child Safety and GenAI specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and Easy to Use, but the Interface and Front-End Need a Refresh"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Usability and reliability with big potential for development and innovation in this area also can be easily used by non familiar users and developers . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The interface feels outdated, and the overall design looks old. The interaction with the front-end design could also be improved to make things feel more consistent and easier to use. The loading log and cookie usage aren’t always handled well, and I’ve noticed minor mistakes in the calendar and planning features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mario C.
MC
Mario C.
Member of the Executive Board and Director of Management & Control
Dairy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Instant Enterprise Scenario Modeling Without Breaking Spreadsheets"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

This architecture allows finance teams to instantly calculate complex, high-dimensional scenarios across an entire enterprise without the risk of breaking traditional spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Steep learning curve,Fragmented administrative menus, Rigid dimensional architecture that resists quick, ad-hoc changes to the data structure. Limited flexibility for non-financial use cases like complex operational or supply chain modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Verified User in Telecommunications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined forecasting and robust what-if financial modeling"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

To be honest there are some few key areas which I genuinely like:

1.What stands out most is the flexibility in building complex financial models without relying on rigid, error-prone spreadsheets. The ability to run multiple 'what-if' scenarios in real time has dramatically sped up our forecasting cycles and made budget planning across departments significantly smoother.

2. I appreciate how well it consolidates data across our organization into a single source of truth. Integrating data directly from our ERP and HR systems eliminates manual data entry, making reporting far more accurate and allowing our FP&A team to focus on strategic analysis rather than fixing formula errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Some key findings that I have observed:

1.The learning curve for advanced modeling and formula syntax can be quite steep for non-technical users. While day-to-day data entry is straightforward, setting up custom rules and administration often requires specialized training or consulting support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Events Services
CE
Verified User in Events Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and Simple Planning tool"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

It makes budgeting and forecasting much easier than using spreadsheets. The interface is user-friendly, and it’s simple to create reports, update plans, and keep everything current without a lot of extra effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The biggest drawback for me is that parts of the interface can feel a bit confusing at first, and it takes some time to get comfortable with it. Setting up integrations and building more complex models isn’t always straightforward, and the platform can also feel slow when you’re working with large datasets. I’d also like to see more built-in AI features, along with a lower price point that’s more accessible for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Speeds Up Planning and Helps Refine Ideas"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

It helps me speed up my planning process and lets me nitpick ideas and pull out interesting points. Overall, it’s been useful for refining how I plan things out. I honestly don’t think I see any negatives to using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Nothing specific to mention here. I don’t have enough experience with it yet to offer feedback that would be genuinely useful or clearly positive, so I don’t have much to share at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Facilitates Team Planning, Needs Better Speed"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I use Workday Adaptive Planning to plan my work week, which helps me do my work efficiently. The keyword of prioritization is crucial for me, as it helps me prioritize tasks based on their importance and time sensitivity. The most intriguing feature for me is being able to know when teammates are on leave. This allows me to understand when my team might need more of my support, ensuring that releases and tasks are better coordinated when team members are available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I feel that there's a certain lag when you run any function in Workday Adaptive Planning. It's not just limited to this tool but happens with Workday in general. If the response time could be improved, it would lead to greater satisfaction for more users. Also, initially, the setup felt a bit complex, especially for someone who hasn't used a similar system before. The technology feels heavy at first, but over time, you get accustomed to it. However, the response time still feels itchy sometimes, taking too long to load, which could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Nikita n.
Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for Hiring Plans and Remuneration Tracking"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I have used it for hiring plans, tracking open roles as well as for remuneration areas where we used to calculate future salary and allowances buckets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

When this was intriduced in my organsation, major time went in understanding how this works as formulas embedded were very complex I think and eceryone in my team found it diffucult to grasp Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ishan P.
IP
Ishan P.
Strategy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Boosted Financial Planning with Ease and Predictability"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I like Workday Adaptive Planning for its easy-to-use platform that helped us budget and forecast at the store level for more than 1000 stores. The forecasting tool, which is based on past performance, gave us more predictability and helped us course correct in many cases to achieve our targets by providing enough resources to improve performance. Additionally, the initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Can have more AI based outputs in future, integration of intelligent input on the budgets and planning will help reduce the workload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vaishnavi S.
VS
Vaishnavi S.
HR Trainee
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient Planning with Robust Customizations"
5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I really like how Workday Adaptive Planning reduces the extra time-consuming manual work and provides good forecasts. It makes planning faster and more efficient, allowing me to stay prepared for future requirements. There are plenty of customizations and options that support our current needs. I also appreciate that we can integrate it with tools like MS Teams and Excel as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

We are slowly incorporating it into our daily operations to make work easier and plan ahead for the future. So there's nothing i would specifically pin point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"From Spreadsheet Chaos to Clarity"
5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Dealing with numbers and budgets way less painful. Instead of juggling endless spreadsheets, everything is in one place, and you can update things quickly without worrying about breaking formulas. It’s basically like having a smarter spreadsheet that keeps everyone on the same page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The main issue is that it doesn’t feel “plug-and-play.” One need guidance or training to get the most out of it, and the interface can feel overwhelming at first. But over the time of usage, it is a powerful tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.