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IBM Planning Analytics vs Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.5
IBM Planning Analytics boosts ROI with faster budgeting, enhanced data analysis, cost savings, and efficient decision-making through automation.
Sentiment score
4.2
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud reduces costs and errors, enhances decision-making, and promises a 2.5-year return.
Since using this tool, I can now make decisions faster, even when there is just a small change in the data.
Key Account Manager at DHL
We see a return on investment with IBM Planning Analytics as we are able to forecast the budget for the entire year with significant time saving.
IT Technician at HCLSoftware
I have seen a return on investment such as a thirty percent increase in efficiency.
Data Analyst at Africa Initiative
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
IBM Planning Analytics' customer service is effective and proactive but could improve in response times and pricing. Ratings: 7-9/10.
Sentiment score
5.6
Support for Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is mixed, with experiences varying from efficient and expert to inconsistent and slow.
We have a multi-level support system, with the initial level handled by the company we bought the license from and subsequent support from IBM.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Instead, we rely on third-party partners recognized by IBM, who provide cost-effective support.
Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer support for IBM Planning Analytics is very responsive and supportive 24/7.
Key Account Manager at DHL
The support experience has been excellent.
Consultant at Avvale
I would rate the Oracle support at 5 out of 10 compared to OneStream at 10.
Chief Revenue Officer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
IBM Planning Analytics is highly scalable, supporting large user volumes, with scalability dependent on RAM and hardware alignment.
Sentiment score
6.5
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is highly scalable, reliable for large implementations, and enhances budgeting with cost-effective, seamless integration.
It handles literally every single data we give to it without lagging or crashing.
Data Analyst at Africa Initiative
Scalability is quite hard to implement in TM1, largely since the on-premise installation chosen back in 2014.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Scalability is straightforward but it is pricey since it's a SaaS model priced per user.
Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
The scalability of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is high.
Director at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
With proper integration and mappings in place, we definitely get a good planning and bursting model for the whole group.
Consultant at Genpact - Headstrong
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
IBM Planning Analytics is highly stable, efficiently managing large data volumes, with support resolving occasional technical issues.
Sentiment score
6.2
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is reliable, with minor setup challenges and desired automation improvements, offering stability over alternatives.
The performance of IBM Planning Analytics has always been fast and reliable for my needs, even when dealing with huge volumes of data.
Key Account Manager at DHL
This stability is really important as we use it for budget calculation, which is time-consuming.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
The system takes more time currently since we may not have professionals available to handle the issues, making it more time-consuming.
Consultant at Genpact - Headstrong
 

Room For Improvement

IBM Planning Analytics requires improvements in usability, integration, affordability, visualization, speed, data extraction, templates, and mobile support.
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud needs improved performance, integration, usability, navigation, Excel compatibility, and visual workflows with simplified reporting.
The abundance of features results in complexity, requiring strict guidelines for developers to ensure simplistic approaches are adhered to.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
IBM's visualization needs significant improvement.
Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
IBM Planning Analytics does not work offline, which makes it difficult for me and my team to work or gather required data when we do not have an internet connection.
Key Account Manager at DHL
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud could improve by creating a more visual and user-friendly interface similar to the old ABC analytics.
Director at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The total processing time should be enhanced with the help of proper commands, specifically regarding the execution time of existing rules.
Consultant at Genpact - Headstrong
There were significant issues that led to discontinuing use of the product.
Junior Financial Analyst at Coveris Inc.
 

Setup Cost

IBM Planning Analytics is costly but valued for ROI, with pricing aligning to enterprise standards and cheaper SaaS models available.
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud pricing varies but discounts are possible; contact Oracle for the most cost-effective setup.
TM1 is quite expensive, and I'd rate the pricing as an eight out of ten.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
While IBM's solutions were costly before, the introduction of SaaS models has reduced prices significantly.
Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Regarding pricing, the cost is high compared to the competitors of IBM Planning Analytics.
Data Analyst at Africa Initiative
 

Valuable Features

IBM Planning Analytics enhances decision-making with real-time data integration, Excel compatibility, centralized management, automation, and strong security.
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud integrates with multiple systems, offering flexible modeling, real-time planning, and combined management functionalities.
Its stability helps controllers win time in their planning processes.
Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees
It also integrates machine learning and AI engines, enabling us to use algorithms for inventory forecasting which optimizes our inventory and replenishment rates.
Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
The scenario modeling feature in IBM Planning Analytics is probably the most robust planning and forecasting solution we use, especially for what-if scenarios.
Key Account Manager at DHL
One of the most valuable features of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is the ability to have budgeting, finance, and management running in a single tool.
Director at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The most helpful and useful features that Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud provides are real-time reports, narrative reports, and real-time bursting forecasting for business functions.
Consultant at Genpact - Headstrong
It's a really good tool for integration and creating consolidated reports.
Junior Financial Analyst at Coveris Inc.
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Planning Analytics
Ranking in Business Performance Management
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Planning and Budgeti...
Ranking in Business Performance Management
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Financial Performance and Strategy Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Business Performance Management category, the mindshare of IBM Planning Analytics is 4.1%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud is 4.2%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Performance Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud4.2%
IBM Planning Analytics4.1%
Other91.7%
Business Performance Management
 

Featured Reviews

Gladys Njeri - PeerSpot reviewer
Key Account Manager at DHL
Data-driven planning has transformed financial decisions and now saves major reporting time
IBM Planning Analytics helps with collaboration between teams by allowing us to gather data from various departments, analyze it, and collaborate on the data to make data-driven decisions between different departments easily. As I mentioned previously, I mainly use IBM Planning Analytics to visualize the existing data to generate meaningful report dashboards and use it during stakeholder meetings to arrive at the right decision. The best features IBM Planning Analytics offers include budgeting, forecasting, and what-if scenario analysis. The scenario modeling feature in IBM Planning Analytics is probably the most robust planning and forecasting solution we use, especially for what-if scenarios, where we are able to forecast using Watson Studio, which helps in better prediction. I really appreciate the Excel integration in IBM Planning Analytics because it keeps things familiar and adds more power.
AndyJorgensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Revenue Officer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Flexible modeling capabilities have optimized resource allocation and collaboration tools aid communication
Some of the best features with the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud perform better than OneStream. The flexible modeling capabilities of the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud have helped with optimizing resource allocation. The built-in collaboration tools with the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud have aided communication among me and my clients as well as the clients and stakeholders. The advanced analytics within the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud helps with the performance insights on some of these clients.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Retailer
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
9%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Planning Analytics?
Regarding pricing, the cost is high compared to the competitors of IBM Planning Analytics, but given that we as an organization already use IBM, we decided to go for IBM Planning Analytics. We did ...
What needs improvement with IBM Planning Analytics?
I have found that IBM Planning Analytics is flexible in the sense that you can customize the platform, customize calculations, and customize your models. However, your ability to do that when you w...
What is your primary use case for IBM Planning Analytics?
We rely on IBM Planning Analytics for our monthly forecast because it is modular, making it essential for tracking and managing our monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts. We use it mostly for fo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud?
While cloud pricing may initially appear more expensive due to the absence of infrastructure expenses, it is fair. There's no need for physical servers or infrastructure management. The licensing i...
What needs improvement with Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud?
The Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud can be improved in various ways.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud?
I am not currently using the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud with any of my clients recently. There are no specific use cases that I have for this product.
 

Also Known As

Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos TM1
Oracle PBCS, Oracle Enterprise Business Planning
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ManpowerGroup, Convergys, AIG, Orchard Brands, Citibank, InterGen, Northwestern University, EF Education First, Ironside, Bazan Group, CSOB Insurance, Macquarie Group, Charles Stanley, SATO, Government of Sint Maarten, BMW Financial Services
Australian Finance Group Ltd., Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., TBS Group, Delaware Life Insurance, Shelf Drilling Ltd., Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Fugro Norway AS, Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), Racepoint Global, Edgewater Technology Inc., King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Communications Test Design Inc.
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