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How IBM Planning Analytics stacks up against Anaplan

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When speed and agility matter, integrated planning at scale isn’t just important—it’s everything.

While Anaplan may have been a reliable choice in the past, see how IBM Planning Analytics can give you a competitive edge today.

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6 reasons to choose IBM Planning Analytics

1 Predictable pricing

IBM Planning Analytics makes pricing predictable, unlike other solutions that may restrict features and complicate large-scale planning.

 2 Scalability with high performance

While other EPM solutions may impose data limits, IBM Planning Analytics grows with your business. Its in-memory TM1 architecture handles expanding data, delivering performance across users and interfaces.

 Read the latest blog 3 Advanced AI powered by watsonx

IBM’s AI experience, which spans across decades, delivers cutting-edge features like univariate and multivariate forecasting and the Planning Analytics Assistant, powered by watsonx AI. 

 4 Unmatched global partner ecosystem

IBM’s extensive partner ecosystem spans across numerous countries. Planning Analytics' partners excel in delivering integrated solutions for finance, supply chain, marketing, IT, operations, and sales.

 5 Powerful, yet friendly, user interface

Quickly update data and create reports using a user-friendly web or Excel interface. Enjoy real-time spreadsheet functions with integrated AI analytics.

 6 Leading in customer support

Recognized by BARC Score 2025 Integrated Planning and Analytics (IP&A), IBM Planning Analytics offers top-tier implemented support.
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