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CCH Tagetik vs IBM Planning Analytics comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CCH Tagetik
Ranking in Business Performance Management
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Financial Close Software (3rd)
IBM Planning Analytics
Ranking in Business Performance Management
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Business Performance Management category, the mindshare of CCH Tagetik is 4.1%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Planning Analytics is 4.4%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Performance Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Planning Analytics4.4%
CCH Tagetik4.1%
Other91.5%
Business Performance Management
 

Featured Reviews

KK
CTO at Grupa Wirtualna Polska
Automatic data integration and validation streamline financial reporting
I am an external consultant for an insurance company where CCH Tagetik was implemented instead of Oracle HFM about two years ago. I support preparing data for CCH Tagetik by preparing files, loading data via IPL, and supporting integration from Oracle or any other general ledger that entities use…
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

"I appreciate its user-friendliness, especially for business users who may not be very tech-savvy."
"The most valuable feature of CCH Tagetik is form creation."
"I've primarily worked with CCH Tagetik as a consultant, handling implementations and not providing day-to-day user support. I initially appreciated the unified platform, the Ownership Structure Register, which benefits certain entities. The workflow feature is great, but it can become overly detailed and lacks clear guidance on design. The solution is good in terms of storage."
"It's user friendly, and it doesn't require code programming, with only the parameters needing to be entered."
"The ability for integration and automatic loading from the Oracle system into CCH Tagetik is very valuable."
"APM, which deals with the details of data and has calculation functions included, is very powerful, and accounting and financial departments members like it."
"All the different platforms are well integrated."
"IBM Planning Analytics has positively impacted my organization since we started using this tool."
"This product is entirely designable and flexible, you can answer to very complex requirements."
"Planning Analytics' best features include automatic updates and slicing."
"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."
"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."
"I don't think there are many tools out there that are as flexible as this solution."
"The most valuable feature is that it is able to slice and dice the data."
 

Cons

"Stability issues: Yes there are."
"There is room for improvement, especially on the settings side of the solution."
"The tool's major drawback is the ETL process, which is not up to par with other solutions."
"Because of the on-the-fly functionalities, we do see that especially with larger databases, the response times of the reports are under pressure."
"Analytics function is weak. Other products have sum(irate) function and forecasting help function, but Tagetik does not have this clarity."
"We faced difficulties while uploading data."
"There is a need for improvement in the ability to generate all reports from one click, like both P&L and balance sheets, to be available together in Excel."
"I think the software front-end on Cognos Contributor should be developed further to provide the final user with a better and clear design."
"IBM Planning Analytics has had a competitive disadvantage in the last 10 years. The maintenance and renewals have become much more expensive."
"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."
"The workspace API should be improved and documented so we know better which objects are used."
"The disadvantage is the old-fashioned surface of IBM Cognos TM1."
"Data visualization and development interface are areas which need to be worked on."
"Scalability is quite hard to implement in TM1, largely since the on-premise installation chosen back in 2014. On a scale, I'd rate scalability at four, out of ten. It's difficult."
"IBM is behind competitors like Tableau and Power BI in terms of visualization. Their visuals are less innovative and practical with fewer varieties."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is quite expensive."
"The solution's pricing is affordable."
"IBM Planning Analytics is priced well, and licensing costs are yearly."
"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."
"The license of this solution is paid annually. Most of my customers choose a license that includes support."
"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."
"Our licensing cost is approximately $50,000.00 per year."
"Compared with the other tools in the market, IBM Planning Analytics is a bit expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Healthcare Company
8%
Retailer
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Retailer
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CCH Tagetik?
I am not informed about pricing, but CCH Tagetik was chosen over HFM due to more comprehensive functionalities related to IFRS 17. For larger companies, pricing might be less important compared to ...
What needs improvement with CCH Tagetik?
There is a need for improvement in the ability to generate all reports from one click, like both P&L and balance sheets, to be available together in Excel. It would also be helpful if the syste...
What is your primary use case for CCH Tagetik?
I am an external consultant for an insurance company where CCH Tagetik was implemented instead of Oracle HFM about two years ago. I support preparing data for CCH Tagetik by preparing files, loadin...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Planning Analytics?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for IBM Planning Analytics is that the pricing and licensing cost can be somewhat on the higher side, especially for small organizations. Howev...
What needs improvement with IBM Planning Analytics?
IBM Planning Analytics could be improved by simplifying the learning curve, as it requires a lot of time to learn and master it. The advanced features are somewhat complex to understand, and if the...
What is your primary use case for IBM Planning Analytics?
My main use case for IBM Planning Analytics is as an IT software engineer, and I typically use it day-to-day for planning analytics over the past two years. It is probably the most robust planning ...
 

Also Known As

Tagetik
Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos TM1
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Daimler, Randstad, Rabobank, Metro Group
ManpowerGroup, Convergys, AIG, Orchard Brands, Citibank, InterGen, Northwestern University, EF Education First, Ironside, Bazan Group, CSOB Insurance, Macquarie Group, Charles Stanley, SATO, Government of Sint Maarten, BMW Financial Services
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