We work with all major planning platforms. Here's our honest take on how they compare - based on real implementation experience, not vendor marketing.
Our approach
We've worked hands-on with Anaplan, Pigment, Planful, IBM Planning Analytics, Workday Adaptive, Vena, and Abacum. We don't have a preferred platform - we recommend what fits your specific situation. These comparisons reflect what we've learned from well over 200 EPM projects across our combined careers.
No platform is universally "best." The right choice depends on your complexity, budget, team capabilities, and strategic priorities.
All comparisons
Enterprise platforms
Enterprise incumbent vs modern challenger. Connected planning power vs intuitive UX and faster implementation.
Read comparison →Broad connected planning vs consolidation-first approach. Which philosophy fits your finance team better?
Read comparison →Cloud-native Hyperblock vs proven TM1 engine. Both handle complexity well - different trade-offs.
Read comparison →Two enterprise heavyweights, different ecosystems. Workday HCM integration vs cross-functional connected planning.
Read comparison →Enterprise incumbent vs modern AI-native challenger. Ecosystem depth vs speed and usability.
Read comparison →Planning-led Workday ecosystem vs consolidation-first accounting heritage. Two established cloud EPM platforms.
Read comparison →Cloud-native Workday ecosystem vs hybrid TM1 modelling powerhouse. Different deployment philosophies.
Read comparison →Modern UX and AI capabilities vs accounting heritage and consolidation strength.
Read comparison →New generation simplicity vs enterprise-proven power. Speed to value vs modelling depth.
Read comparison →Financial close strength vs complex modelling capability. Different sweet spots for different needs.
Read comparison →Mid-market platforms
AI-native mid-market FP&A vs enterprise connected planning. Speed and affordability vs depth and scale.
Read comparison →Two modern challengers to enterprise EPM. Mid-market laser focus vs broader enterprise ambition.
Read comparison →Planning-first for growing companies vs close-and-consolidation heritage. Different starting points for finance teams.
Read comparison →Modern AI-native simplicity vs enterprise TM1 modelling depth. Completely different philosophies.
Read comparison →Nimble mid-market disruptor vs enterprise Workday ecosystem. Massive price and complexity gap between them.
Read comparison →Purpose-built modern UI vs Excel-native planning. Two mid-market platforms, opposite interface philosophies.
Read comparison →Excel-native mid-market FP&A vs enterprise connected planning. Familiarity vs purpose-built power.
Read comparison →Excel familiarity vs purpose-built modern UX. Two different answers to finance team adoption.
Read comparison →Excel-native planning vs consolidation-first EPM. Both mid-market friendly, different strengths.
Read comparison →Excel-familiar simplicity vs enterprise TM1 modelling depth. Different ends of the complexity spectrum.
Read comparison →Enterprise Workday ecosystem vs mid-market Microsoft ecosystem. Scale and governance vs familiarity and value.
Read comparison →Need help choosing?
Platform selection is complex. The "best" platform depends on your requirements, budget, team skills, and strategic direction. We've helped dozens of organisations work through this decision.
Try our Platform Selector Tool for a quick assessment, or talk to us about your specific situation. We'll give you an honest recommendation - even if that means recommending you don't change platforms at all.
Vendor-neutral advice from consultants who implement all major platforms. No commission, no bias - just honest guidance.