IBM Planning Analytics Reviews & Product Details

I love this platform for its capability to integrate with Microsoft Excel and prepare reports into excel. It makes work much easier, simpler and productive by using this platform. I also love this platform as it have a very user friendly environment to work with making things less complex. The platform can also automate workflow enabling data flow more organized and free from human input. It improves efficiency by allocating resource to more productive and critical work. This platform allows product management and planning more efficient with its superb business logic integrated into the system. A more informed Decision making can be made by using this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish that there were more tutorials to assist users to this platform. I also felt the cost can be a bit lower. I also wish that there was better monitoring tools that would allow to review the whole processes with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use IBM Planning Analytics for budgeting, forecasting, and finance consolidation. It really helps me consolidate figures and manage data and security. I love that it enables multiple users to work at the same time. There are endless possibilities with it, and I haven't faced a problem yet that we can't solve. I value the ability to make applications that work for both advanced users and day-to-day tasks. It replaced multiple worksheets and automated a lot of previous manual work. The initial setup was easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Depending on the who implements this for you the learning curve can be challaging for some users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the Excel add-in that comes with IBM Planning Analytics because as a CPA, I work with Excel a lot and it's important to me to not have to learn a new web interface just to make a few adjustments. Being able to pull live data directly into my existing models without rebuilding them is a lifesaver. I also like that it's fast, making the process of adjusting and entering data by region or product quite smooth. It's especially beneficial during meetings because I can provide updates immediately without needing to follow up later. The automation features are incredibly valuable too, as they save us a lot of time by automating tasks like currency conversions and aggregations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So the licensing cost, it's a bit too much. It can be reduced. Also, they got it, like, in new app interface for their workspaces, which feels a bit flashy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM’s BI stacks blends AI-driven insights with powerful performance, combining Granite- powered analytics and natural-language planning with the ultra-fast, in-memory TM1 engine for real-time analysis and what-if modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its flexibility comes with complexity, often requiring technical exchange expertise or consultants and while Excel is strong the web interfaces can still feel technical despite recent modernisation efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM is integrating AI/ generative-AI into BI and analytics workflows. For example, the next-gen BI in Cognos is being powered by the IBM Granite foundation models.

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Offerings such as IBM Planning Analytics now include a “Planning Analytics Assistant” plus “Multivariate AI Forecasting” to support plain-language queries, predictive insights and more autonomous planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setting up dashboards, modeling data, or creating visuals often requires more clicks or technical steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Planning Analytics stands out for its impressive blend of flexibility and performance. The integration of TM1 with a user-friendly interface enables real-time data analysis and supports quicker decision-making. I also value how easily I can create dynamic dashboards and carry out multidimensional modeling. Its automation features greatly minimize manual work, which enhances both efficiency and accuracy across planning, forecasting, and reporting tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One aspect where IBM Planning Analytics could see improvement is in its user interface and the complexity of the initial setup. Although the tool offers robust capabilities, newcomers may struggle to navigate and set up models effectively without sufficient training. Furthermore, performance can occasionally lag when working with particularly large datasets. Improving the platform’s user-friendliness, as well as its documentation and troubleshooting resources, would help create a smoother and more efficient experience for all users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The powerful engine and its efficiency in financial planning and forecasting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be challenging to learn at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Planning Analytics predictive AI forecasts high accuracy data with ease and it can handle massive, multi-dimensional datasets with zero latency which is outstanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Web reporting and dashboard is less flexible compared to its competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the flexibility that the tool offers to build custom models, tailored to the specific needs of the business. The integration with Excel via PAfE greatly facilitates data analysis and contributes to the autonomy of the controlling team in their daily activities. The performance for real-time calculations and simulations is also a strong point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Memory management and server resource consumption can be a challenge, especially in environments with large volumes of data. Additionally, the startup process of the SDATA service is not very transparent — the logs do not clearly indicate when there is reprocessing of feeders or how long the service will take to be fully available again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about TM1 is the ability to design end-to-end planning solutions that combine both performance and control. I enjoy how the platform allows me to implement robust governance through security settings, while still offering flexibility to adapt models quickly as business needs change. It’s a powerful balance between structure and agility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I don't like about TM1 is the complexity involved in scaling models across different business units. While TM1 offers flexibility, maintaining consistency and performance across large, decentralized teams can be challenging, especially when dealing with complex, interdependent calculations and data sources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.