Anaplan - Go for it if you Struggle with Spreadsheets
January 20, 2022
Anaplan - Go for it if you Struggle with Spreadsheets

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Anaplan
We've been able to save clients time, money and energy [by eliminating the hassle of] complex spreadsheets [with the help of] Anaplan. The [implementation of Anaplan's platform makes for] straightforward modeling which is auditable [and] logic-driven, with a modern cutting-edge user experience. We've found that processes that were taking our client's days can now be completed [within] minutes, [in] particular facilitating collaboration between departments. The platform goes from strength to strength with every update [along with the] quantity and quality of [both] the user [and] community support. [The] learning material has made our life a breeze [with the ability] to enable and upskill our customers on how to get the best out of their investment. The best thing is that the team listens to what [the] customers, users and partners say and incorporates that into the roadmap. There aren't many systems out there that have the capability and flexibility that Anaplan does, all while being delivered inside a robust [and] secure environment.
- Forecasting
- Modelling
- Processing
- Logic Development
- Listen to Customer Feedback
- Platform enhancements
- Training Material
- Managing of sparsity (but a lot of this can be solved by build methodology / expertise)
- Flexibility around titling (i.e. disconnect line items to front end management reporting titles)
- Quick time to value realisation
- Auditability
- Calculation Logic strength / flexibility
- Good quality front end
- Strong security
- Our clients have saved time and money
- Definitely a positive ROI
Anaplan works well where you have a requirement for complete flexibility, such as in business structure, or in calculation methodology that is bespoke. You can tailor the system to your exact requirements, whereas some products come with pre-built modules that you might struggle to do certain things with. All in all [it] depends on the business requirements as there is a different tool for a different job. Anaplan succeeds in being a very strong all [arounder].
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