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Axiom EPM vs IBM Planning Analytics comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Axiom EPM
Ranking in Business Performance Management
29th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Planning Analytics
Ranking in Business Performance Management
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Business Performance Management category, the mindshare of Axiom EPM is 1.1%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Planning Analytics is 4.0%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Performance Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Planning Analytics4.0%
Axiom EPM1.1%
Other94.9%
Business Performance Management
 

Featured Reviews

it_user355851 - PeerSpot reviewer
Financial Analyst at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
It enables model/report builders to use all the functionality of Excel, along with the database and dashboard functions of Axiom.
It leverages Excel to build out software platforms that enable model/report builders to use all the functionality of Excel, along with the database and dashboard functions of Axiom. It allows for a much easier implementation of current spreadsheet-based models and a highly customized solution for…
Gladys Njeri - PeerSpot reviewer
Key Account Manager at DHL
Data-driven planning has transformed financial decisions and now saves major reporting time
IBM Planning Analytics helps with collaboration between teams by allowing us to gather data from various departments, analyze it, and collaborate on the data to make data-driven decisions between different departments easily. As I mentioned previously, I mainly use IBM Planning Analytics to visualize the existing data to generate meaningful report dashboards and use it during stakeholder meetings to arrive at the right decision. The best features IBM Planning Analytics offers include budgeting, forecasting, and what-if scenario analysis. The scenario modeling feature in IBM Planning Analytics is probably the most robust planning and forecasting solution we use, especially for what-if scenarios, where we are able to forecast using Watson Studio, which helps in better prediction. I really appreciate the Excel integration in IBM Planning Analytics because it keeps things familiar and adds more power.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Not only has it halved the time it takes to build the annual budget, but the result targets and outputs are much more accurate."
"The tool is flexible."
"IBM Planning Analytics can help us build scenarios through a sandbox environment, allowing us to test multiple variables and assess their impact on our budget and planning."
"The flexibility of IBM Planning Analytics is a great feature of this solution. The design flexibility with data rules and defining calculations The ability to combine online and offline calculations are a benefit. Additionally, the forecasting features and predictive analytics is very good."
"It's a very stable, robust product."
"This level of stability is crucial for a product like Cognos TM1, as using an unstable platform would result in loss of time."
"We cut down on manual budgeting and forecasting work, which saved us between 50 to 70% of our time."
"I like that the solution brings together a lot of data from different platforms and it's all integrated."
"Some of our customers previously used Excel spreadsheets for budget planning, and the process took more than two months, however, after switching to Planning Analytics, they could do it in a week."
 

Cons

"There is a steeper learning curve for power users, but Axiom provides outstanding support and training resources."
"Planning Analytics could be improved by adding automation features."
"Given the fact that IBM Planning Analytics is quite pricey in terms of the cost for the subscription and the monthly subscription, we just did the first-tier plan where we are only allowed to have five users at a time."
"The local authentication part is difficult to manage in the product, making it an area where improvements are required."
"IBM is behind competitors like Tableau and Power BI in terms of visualization. Their visuals are less innovative and practical with fewer varieties."
"Data visualization and development interface are areas which need to be worked on."
"The tool's transport layer could be improved when promoting development between environments."
"IBM Planning Analytics does not work offline, which makes it difficult for me and my team to work or gather required data when we do not have an internet connection."
"Extracting data is a little slow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is a bit expensive, but you get what you are paying for."
"I would rate the tool's pricing a nine out of ten since it's expensive."
"IBM Planning Analytics is not the cheapest solution, but it's priced per the market standard for this type of solution. I rate the price at seven out of ten."
"IBM Planning Analytics is priced well, and licensing costs are yearly."
"The license of this solution is paid annually. Most of my customers choose a license that includes support."
"Compared with the other tools in the market, IBM Planning Analytics is a bit expensive."
"Our licensing cost is approximately $50,000.00 per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Construction Company
12%
University
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Retailer
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise18
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Planning Analytics?
Regarding pricing, the cost is high compared to the competitors of IBM Planning Analytics, but given that we as an organization already use IBM, we decided to go for IBM Planning Analytics. We did ...
What needs improvement with IBM Planning Analytics?
Regarding the local industry concerning IBM Planning Analytics, the first improvement I suggest is pricing, and they should focus on local training; as much as people become aware of the product, t...
What is your primary use case for IBM Planning Analytics?
Most customers using IBM Planning Analytics are from the banking industry, and some are SMEs like Honda Car and Toyota in Pakistan.
 

Also Known As

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Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos TM1
 

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Heineken Ireland, LHP, St John Medical Center, Dignity Health, Lifepoint Hospitality, Sentara, Meridan Health, Mary Lanning Healthcare, New Pig, Credit Union Westerra, Yale University, Star
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