SAAS based tool which will be as flexible as Excel tool and as robust as other EPM tools in the market
November 29, 2021

SAAS based tool which will be as flexible as Excel tool and as robust as other EPM tools in the market

deepak ammanna | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Anaplan

I have implemented Anaplan for multiple financial reporting tasks. These reports were derived from an established process in other tools. However, complex processes were unable to be modelled in any other similar EPM tools . We have seen very positive response from client so far.
Anaplan provides more flexibility to business users to build their data model instead of relying on the inbuilt modules and structures by the tool itself. This was the primary reason for tool adoption by the end users.
  • FX calculation
  • Real time, Concurrent data entry by users
  • Reporting with the same tool
  • Date function within the tool
  • More control for developers
  • reduced cost for end users
  • FX conversion
  • Reporting features
  • integration option
I have learnt Board and SAP IBP. But I felt the functional teams are highly dependent on the technical team for any changes in the formula and customization of the tool.
With Anaplan we can directly reach out to functional owners and collaborate. Feasibility is decided very quickly in comparison with other tools.

Do you think Anaplan delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Anaplan's feature set?

Yes

Did Anaplan live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Anaplan go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Anaplan again?

Yes

Its best suited where the process is already established and we need to shift from one tool to another. existing process can even be on Excel. Although Anaplan is very flexible, but unless you are confidant on the process. It will be difficult to capture on anaplan.

Anaplan Feature Ratings

Long-term financial planning
10
Financial budgeting
10
Forecasting
10
Scenario modeling
10
Management reporting
10
Financial data consolidation
10
Journal entries and reports
10
Local and consolidated reporting
10
Detailed Audit Trails
6
Financial Statement Reporting
10
Management Reporting
10
Excel-based Reporting
10
Personalized dashboards
10
Color-coded scorecards
10
Cost and profitability analysis
10
Key Performance Indicator setting
10
Flat file integration
10
Excel data integration
10
Direct links to 3rd-party data sources
10
Customizable dashboards
10
Publish to PDF
10
Report Versioning
10
Role-Based Security Model
10
Responsive Design for Web Access
10
Mobile Application
10
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
10