IBM Apptio Review
November 12, 2025

IBM Apptio Review

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

ApptioOne

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Apptio

We use EBM and TBM to drive cost transparency. We also us planning for budgeting, mid year and end of year forecasting.

Pros

  • Showback Reporting
  • Drill down capabilities

Cons

  • Variance explanations capabilities
Although tool provides great insights, the ability to provide and dictate variance explanations is some what challenging.
  • Cost Savings
  • Reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
We have data feeds from core systems into Apptio to help us allocate cost to application. We use IT Planning for Budgeting and Forecasting purposes.
Good. They are knowledge and helpful with any problems or challenges we face.
  • None
The systems communicating with each other is very helpful. No need for exportinging into excel.

Do you think IBM Apptio delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Apptio's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Apptio live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of IBM Apptio go as expected?

No

Would you buy IBM Apptio again?

Yes

AppTCO is a great. We have used it to identify and tag application cost and identify savings

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