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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Databox

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADatabox is business intelligence software built for teams that need fast, actionable insights.

    $79

    per month

    IBM Planning Analytics

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AIBM Planning Analytics, powered by IBM TM1®, is an integrated planning solution designed to promote collaboration across the organization and help keep pace with the speed of modern business. With its calculation engine, this enterprise performance management solution is designed to help users move beyond the limits of spreadsheets, automating the planning process to drive faster, more accurate results. Use it to unify data sources into one single repository, enabling users to build…

    $825

    per month 5 users

    Pricing
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    1 user, 3 data sources & 50 AI credits/mo included
    Analyst
    $89
    per month 1 user, 5 data sources & 150 AI credits/mo included
    Team
    $249
    per month 3 users, 10 data sources & 500 AI credits/mo included
    Agency
    Starting at $99
    per month 4 clients, unlimited users, 20 data sources & 300 AI credits/mo included
    Custom
    Contact us
    More users, More data sources, More AI credits/mo, We optimize it as your needs
    Essentials
    $825
    per month 5 users
    Standard
    $1,650
    per month 10 users
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details20% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Considered Both Products
    Databox
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    IBM
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    99%
    Would buy again
    128 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    125 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    104 Answers
    Features
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    BI Standard Reporting
    Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    9.3
    8 Ratings
    13% above category average
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.6
    116 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Pixel Perfect reports10.05 Ratings7.6102 Ratings
    Customizable dashboards8.98 Ratings7.7116 Ratings
    Report Formatting Templates8.98 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Ad-hoc Reporting
    Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    7% above category average
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.0
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Drill-down analysis8.06 Ratings8.5119 Ratings
    Formatting capabilities8.98 Ratings7.9120 Ratings
    Integration with R or other statistical packages7.93 Ratings7.992 Ratings
    Report sharing and collaboration9.48 Ratings7.8118 Ratings
    Report Output and Scheduling
    Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    8.3
    8 Ratings
    1% above category average
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.1
    116 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Publish to Web8.96 Ratings7.9109 Ratings
    Publish to PDF8.97 Ratings8.2109 Ratings
    Report Versioning7.74 Ratings8.3106 Ratings
    Report Delivery Scheduling8.98 Ratings8.298 Ratings
    Delivery to Remote Servers7.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Discovery and Visualization
    Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    7.7
    7 Ratings
    4% below category average
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.5
    117 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)8.36 Ratings8.1117 Ratings
    Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.04 Ratings7.7109 Ratings
    Predictive Analytics7.95 Ratings7.8107 Ratings
    Pattern Recognition and Data Mining00 Ratings6.638 Ratings
    Access Control and Security
    Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.0
    122 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings8.1120 Ratings
    Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings7.7121 Ratings
    Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings8.0122 Ratings
    Report-Level Access Control00 Ratings7.549 Ratings
    Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings8.4114 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    7.6
    105 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.7102 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings7.666 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings6.676 Ratings
    Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
    Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.4
    131 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Long-term financial planning00 Ratings8.0127 Ratings
    Financial budgeting00 Ratings8.4130 Ratings
    Forecasting00 Ratings8.7130 Ratings
    Scenario modeling00 Ratings8.6129 Ratings
    Management reporting00 Ratings8.6129 Ratings
    Consolidation and Close
    Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.5
    122 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Financial data consolidation00 Ratings9.1118 Ratings
    Journal entries and reports00 Ratings9.2108 Ratings
    Multi-currency management00 Ratings8.5110 Ratings
    Intercompany Eliminations00 Ratings8.4107 Ratings
    Minority Ownership00 Ratings8.6101 Ratings
    Local and consolidated reporting00 Ratings7.8114 Ratings
    Detailed Audit Trails00 Ratings8.1115 Ratings
    Financial Reporting and Compliance
    Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.8
    123 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Financial Statement Reporting00 Ratings8.2119 Ratings
    Management Reporting00 Ratings8.7120 Ratings
    Excel-based Reporting00 Ratings9.4122 Ratings
    Automated board and financial reporting00 Ratings9.1111 Ratings
    XBRL support for regulatory filing00 Ratings8.680 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting
    Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.4
    125 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Personalized dashboards00 Ratings8.7124 Ratings
    Color-coded scorecards00 Ratings8.4119 Ratings
    KPIs00 Ratings8.1122 Ratings
    Cost and profitability analysis00 Ratings8.2120 Ratings
    Key Performance Indicator setting00 Ratings8.5119 Ratings
    Benchmarking with external data00 Ratings8.590 Ratings
    Integration
    Comparison of Integration features of Databox and IBM Planning Analytics
    Feature
    Databox
    -
    Ratings
    IBM Planning Analytics
    8.7
    123 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Flat file integration00 Ratings8.7120 Ratings
    Excel data integration00 Ratings9.0120 Ratings
    Direct links to 3rd-party data sources00 Ratings8.6112 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Small Businesses
    Cyfe
    Score4 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Qlik Cloud Analytics (Qlik Sense)
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Centage
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Sisense
    Score6.9 out of 10
    Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management
    Score7.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (132 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (69 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.8
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (93 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Data Sources
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DataboxIBM Planning Analytics
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Databox
    I believe Databox can be an asset for any company. We are a small company, but I can see the value for large companies too. Databox is a great fit for departments or organizations that need to put their data into a readable form without needing a ton of reports. Databox allows you to save time and put together a nice report without having to do too much extra work. Once it is set up, it basically runs on its own at the frequency you set. I personally receive a daily report and have it sent to the respective people on the day of our meeting so we can quickly review it.
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    IBM
    Ideal for large organization with complex multi-dimensional data, large budgets and dedicated administrator support. The performance of the TM1 data base is unmatched. The PAW and PAX options providing planners to work in both Excel and workspace environment. Higher Implementation efforts due to the greenfield implementations. Visualization features are not up to the mark.
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    Pros
    Databox
    • Create dashboards from a variety of data sources.
    • Set & track goals based on the data and metrics provided.
    • Send alerts and scorecard updates to Slack and email automatically.
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    IBM
    • Handle very large data volumes.
    • Scale to a large number of users.
    • Not having to compromise on business complexity.
    • It can be run by business users.
    • Availability of highly qualified consultants to support businesses.
    • REST API allows for an open eco system and a variety of solutions to extend the product.
    • Vast integration possibilities.
    • AI-infused engine with IBM Watson.
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    Cons
    Databox
    • Some types of data can only be reported on for 1-2 months back. Unless I'm misunderstanding the function of the software this seems really weird. I can't figure out how to report on Activities more than 2 months ago
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    IBM
    • sometimes it is hard to produce pixel perfect reports from the Web UI. I know it is not made for this, but still, it'll be great
    • getting in e.g. an Excel file just by drag and drop, and the AI should "understand" what the data is all around
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Databox
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    Since IBM Cognos Express is suitable only for medium data warehouse environment, we are not sure if this tool solves the long term need as the business keeps growing rapidly. So its a 50/50 ratio to renew Express license. But having said that, the components of IBM Cognos Express are also available in other Cognos BI suites like Cognos 10.x version. So we will probably upgrade our environment to IBM Cognos 10.x which comes with more new features.
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    Usability
    Databox
    Databox is an intuitive, well-designed platform that can be used by non-technical marketers. It is easy to learn, and while set up takes time, usability is high and the team has enjoyed creating custom dashboards and clients have also given us great feedback regarding its usability and value. While other BI tools are much more complex to navigate, Databox is a breeze.
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    IBM
    IBM Planning Analytics is generally good in terms of functionalities. It can be used reduce time for budget planning, resource planning, demand forecasting, etc. The performance of IBM Planning Analytics is acceptable, but user interface can be improved. It would be good to see new features that allow users to customise the dashboard.
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    Support Rating
    Databox
    I have really enjoyed using Databox and have seen the value of it in many ways. They also continue to improve the functions of it and grow their integrations and templates. I look forward to continuing to use Databox in the future, potentially even finding ways to incorporate it into other departments to help them with reporting as well.
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    IBM
    IBM support has been very quick to respond and handle the very few issues we've had. We've had a third-party who partners with IBM to be our consulting team which has helped greatly reduce the need for us to contact IBM directly. I highly recommend researching and selecting a well-respected partner to help with an implementation as well as ongoing support as needed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Databox
    Databox is unique in its ability to report from multiple data sources. Google Analytics is the standard when it comes to web metrics, but it's just one of the tools that integrates with Databox. Tableau is fantastic for data visualizations and reporting, but it's much more expensive than Databox, so it's not ideal for everyone. Tableau is also superior with customization
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    IBM
    For strong technical teams and flexibility IBM Planning Analytics is the way to go. For quicker adoption and less technical teams Anaplan is the best option. If consolidation, financials, and moving from legacy tools are main focus than OneStream will be a really good choice. If deeply invested into SAP already than the SAP BPC will be the best fit to maintain the investment.
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    Return on Investment
    Databox
    • It has helped us to show our value to clients
    • Easily digestible dashboards make it easy to understand what you're looking at
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    IBM
    • Automate direct data connections to multiple data sources
    • One secured version of the the truth (for data and formulas)
    • Ability to scale to much more detailed planning with option to create predictive forecasts at detail
    • Business user friendly with powerful Excel integration
    • Very flexible and powerful modeling, can handle custom modeling needs at scale
    • Can make the same data available across finance and ops, but at the level of details and timeline that makes sense for them
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    ScreenShots

    Databox Screenshots

    Screenshot of Better-informed actions by you, your team, or agents.Screenshot of Combine your performance data with AI-powered analysis and workflows, so you can analyze, report, and take better-informed action faster.Screenshot of Use MCP connectors to bring trusted Databox data into your AI tools and get answers grounded in your business performance.Screenshot of Create clear dashboards and reports that keep everyone aligned on performance and the metrics that matter.Screenshot of Bring all your data together in one place, with consistent metrics you can confidently use to make decisions.Screenshot of Connect your favorite tools and bring all your data into one place for a complete view of your performance.

    IBM Planning Analytics Screenshots

    Screenshot of Workflow managementScreenshot of Income statementScreenshot of Margin analysisScreenshot of Metrics managementScreenshot of Income statementScreenshot of Expense analysis