IBM Planning Analytics vs MicroStrategy vs Oracle OBIEE comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

7.5

IBM Planning Analytics boosts ROI with faster budgeting, enhanced data analysis, cost savings, and efficient decision-making through automation.

Sentiment score

7.0

Organizations experienced varying MicroStrategy success, with notable ROI, improved efficiency, and reasonable costs, but measurement was sometimes challenging.

Sentiment score

6.4

Oracle OBIEE improved reporting and decision-making but had mixed ROI feedback; automation offered notable time savings.

Since using this tool, I can now make decisions faster, even when there is just a small change in the data.

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Key Account Manager at DHL

I have seen a return on investment such as a thirty percent increase in efficiency.

JohnBosco Obi

Data Analyst at Africa Initiative

No quotes available

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.2

IBM Planning Analytics' customer service is effective and proactive but could improve in response times and pricing. Ratings: 7-9/10.

Sentiment score

5.2

MicroStrategy's support receives mixed reviews, with useful resources and responsive staff but issues with delays and complex resolutions.

Sentiment score

5.8

Oracle OBIEE's customer service is prompt and knowledgeable but often unhelpful, with delays and recurring repetitive queries.

We have a multi-level support system, with the initial level handled by the company we bought the license from and subsequent support from IBM.

Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

Instead, we rely on third-party partners recognized by IBM, who provide cost-effective support.

Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

The customer support for IBM Planning Analytics is very responsive and supportive 24/7.

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Key Account Manager at DHL

Since NTT Data is on MicroStrategy Cloud, we get exclusive customer support from MicroStrategy, which is pretty fast.

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Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

I would rate the technical support from MicroStrategy as nine out of 10.

AnkushSingh

Lead Software Engineer at Momentus

The tendency to route users to sales personnel with limited technical expertise detracts from the support experience.

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Innovation & Data Management Enterprise Architect at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

IBM Planning Analytics is highly scalable, supporting large user volumes, with scalability dependent on RAM and hardware alignment.

Sentiment score

7.6

MicroStrategy is generally scalable across various environments, with robust performance but potential challenges in big data and licensing.

Sentiment score

6.9

Oracle OBIEE is scalable, supporting large enterprises and databases, despite occasional challenges and performance issues during heavy processing.

It handles literally every single data we give to it without lagging or crashing.

JohnBosco Obi

Data Analyst at Africa Initiative

Scalability is quite hard to implement in TM1, largely since the on-premise installation chosen back in 2014.

Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

Scalability is straightforward but it is pricey since it's a SaaS model priced per user.

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Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have moved from on-premises to cloud-based infrastructure.

Harjinder-Singh

Data Engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

MicroStrategy's scalability is good, as it has the possibility to read a lot of data and works fine with all the information that we have.

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Analyst - IM at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

MicroStrategy was able to handle more than 15,000 or even 30,000 users properly.

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Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

While Oracle OBIEE is scalable, it is more of a niche product designed to work specifically with Oracle systems.

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Innovation & Data Management Enterprise Architect at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

IBM Planning Analytics is highly stable, efficiently managing large data volumes, with support resolving occasional technical issues.

Sentiment score

7.3

Users praise MicroStrategy stability, noting improved reliability with updates and minimal issues, aided by expertise and performance tuning.

Sentiment score

6.7

Oracle OBIEE is stable and reliable, though performance can drop with large datasets and many users simultaneously.

The performance of IBM Planning Analytics has always been fast and reliable for my needs, even when dealing with huge volumes of data.

Key Account Manager at DHL

This stability is really important as we use it for budget calculation, which is time-consuming.

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Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

I would rate the stability of MicroStrategy as nine out of 10.

AnkushSingh

Lead Software Engineer at Momentus

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Room For Improvement

IBM Planning Analytics requires improvements in usability, integration, affordability, visualization, speed, data extraction, templates, and mobile support.

MicroStrategy struggles with data modeling, costly pricing, complex licensing, outdated tools, and needs improvements in integration and visualization.

Oracle OBIEE's challenges include outdated visuals, complexity, performance issues with large datasets, high cost, and insufficient support.

The abundance of features results in complexity, requiring strict guidelines for developers to ensure simplistic approaches are adhered to.

Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

IBM's visualization needs significant improvement.

Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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Key Account Manager at DHL

Creating hierarchies and the modeling part is challenging because data modeling is one of the most important aspects of any BI project.

Harjinder-Singh

Data Engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

Organizations that are well-established and have more money can afford MicroStrategy, but startups and mid-level organizations who do not have this much budget have to opt for other cheaper tools.

AnkushSingh

Lead Software Engineer at Momentus

They have moved to Intelligent Cubes, which can actually handle better data handling.

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Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Oracle OBIEE has a steep learning curve compared to tools like SQL Server or Power BI.

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Innovation & Data Management Enterprise Architect at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

The RPD, the semantic layer, is the steepest hurdle. Security integration, integrating with LDAP or Active Directory, is rarely plug and play and requires deep knowledge of WebLogic.

Abidali-Attar

Analyst at Equifax Inc.

Setup Cost

IBM Planning Analytics is costly but valued for ROI, with pricing aligning to enterprise standards and cheaper SaaS models available.

MicroStrategy's high pricing leads users to negotiate discounts and choose between CPU or user license models for cost-effectiveness.

Oracle OBIEE is costly, requiring extensive negotiations, with high setup and ongoing fees, yet valued for robust performance.

TM1 is quite expensive, and I'd rate the pricing as an eight out of ten.

Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

While IBM's solutions were costly before, the introduction of SaaS models has reduced prices significantly.

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Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

Regarding pricing, the cost is high compared to the competitors of IBM Planning Analytics.

JohnBosco Obi

Data Analyst at Africa Initiative

Here, we actually handle some of the pricing and setup, the license cost, and other things, so we get to know what's behind it.

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Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Oracle OBIEE is quite expensive, especially when compared to Microsoft's solutions.

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Innovation & Data Management Enterprise Architect at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable Features

IBM Planning Analytics enhances decision-making with real-time data integration, Excel compatibility, centralized management, automation, and strong security.

MicroStrategy offers ease of use with powerful features like mobile integration, scalability, security, and broad data source compatibility.

Oracle OBIEE provides robust dashboards, self-service analytics, powerful data modeling, secure access, and excels in data visualization and integration.

Its stability helps controllers win time in their planning processes.

Responsable B.I at a retailer with 51-200 employees

It also integrates machine learning and AI engines, enabling us to use algorithms for inventory forecasting which optimizes our inventory and replenishment rates.

Financial Performance Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

The scenario modeling feature in IBM Planning Analytics is probably the most robust planning and forecasting solution we use, especially for what-if scenarios.

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Key Account Manager at DHL

It's important because with MicroStrategy we can manage all our cubes and show data to our clients.

reviewer2772093

Analyst - IM at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Platform Analytics mainly helps to understand the load, the statistics on the project-wise or server-wise performance, and what areas we can actually improve, which thing is consuming more memory.

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Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

The MicroStrategy interface is not as good as Power BI, especially concerning the user-friendly aspects.

AJIN S L

Technical Analyst at Allianz

A valuable feature of Oracle OBIEE is its ability to automate some tasks, such as invoice analysis, saving a significant amount of clerical work.

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Innovation & Data Management Enterprise Architect at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

The best features in Oracle OBIEE include improved visualizations, look and feel, and user-friendliness, particularly in OAC, which is the extended version in cloud where DV has been introduced.

Abidali-Attar

Analyst at Equifax Inc.

Mindshare comparison

Business Performance Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Planning Analytics	4.0%
Anaplan	5.8%
Workday Adaptive Planning	5.6%
Other	84.6%

Business Performance Management

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
MicroStrategy	1.2%
Microsoft Power BI	7.1%
Tableau Enterprise	5.8%
Other	85.9%

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle OBIEE	1.8%
Microsoft Power BI	7.1%
Tableau Enterprise	5.8%
Other	85.3%

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

Featured Reviews

Data-driven planning has transformed financial decisions and now saves major reporting time

Key Account Manager at DHL

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.

Reporting has improved with strong administration tools but performance and memory still need work

Principal Architect & Software Engineering Department Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Compared to the new tools, MicroStrategy is still on the old mechanism, the attributes and metric creations that are still a bit vague compared to other tools. They can actually improve on the go, having derived metrics or derived attributes in MicroStrategy. If they have something like that for the attributes as well, it will be good. A pain point is MicroStrategy memory fluctuations that we couldn't actually read that much. If they can improve that performance, that would be great. MicroStrategy struggles a bit with large data volumes, but they are coming up with new ideas. They have moved to Intelligent Cubes, which can actually handle better data handling. They are coming up with good measures to handle big data.

Unified semantic layer has driven informed credit risk decisions and real-time analytical insight

Abidali-Attar

Analyst at Equifax Inc.

Performance-related issues are a concern, as in multiple reports I have seen, some reports were poorly performing. We can focus on implementation of performance so that reports are delivered within seconds. The user interface and self-service experience can be improved through modernization of the UI, addressing self-service limitations, and integrating with mobile. Technical and administrative complexities can also be addressed. Complexities such as system configuration require attention. In the initial setup of Oracle OBIEE, there are multiple things starting from infrastructure provisioning, database schemas, and WebLogic server installations. However, the RPD, the semantic layer, is the steepest hurdle. Security integration, integrating with LDAP or Active Directory, is rarely plug and play and requires deep knowledge of WebLogic. Deep knowledge is necessary when starting with the initial setup of Oracle OBIEE. Other dependencies include Java middleware and client tools. Since Oracle OBIEE deals with huge data, report performance is the biggest concern. The out-of-the-box setup is rarely optimized, so we need to manually check configuration files, such as nqsconfig.ini file settings. For recommendations in Oracle OBIEE, from what I have seen, we work with star schemas in the RPD. I always aim for the star schema in the business model, even if the physical source is normalized. This approach will impact the performance, speed of the data, and accuracy. Oracle OBIEE could improve to allow other schemas as well. Performance is a major area for improvement, and they should work on aggregating the persistence and improve the persistence wizard where we implement aggregations. Caching features have been given, including event polling tables where we can do purging and seeding, but the main focus should be with respect to schema designs.

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Comparison Review

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Senior Manager - BI Head with 5,001-10,000 employees

Feb 4, 2015

Comparison of SAP BO, Tableau, QlikView, Cognos, Microsoft, OBIEE and Pentaho

1. SAP BO/BI Enterprise scalability Security Ease of use Semantic layer 2. Tableau Visualization Data discovery Turnaround time 3. IBM Cognos Enterprise scalability Security In-memory feature 4. MS BI - Flexibility 5. Pentaho - Open source but still enterprise grade 6. QlikView Data…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Retailer

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Construction Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Financial Services Firm

16%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	102

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	105

Questions from the Community

Regarding pricing, the cost is high compared to the competitors of IBM Planning Analytics, but given that we as an or...

What needs improvement with IBM Planning Analytics?

I have found that IBM Planning Analytics is flexible in the sense that you can customize the platform, customize calc...

What is your primary use case for IBM Planning Analytics?

We rely on IBM Planning Analytics for our monthly forecast because it is modular, making it essential for tracking an...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MicroStrategy?

I would say on a scale of 1 to 10, I have only a four when it comes to pricing and setup cost because in my earlier c...

What needs improvement with MicroStrategy?

Compared to the new tools, MicroStrategy is still on the old mechanism, the attributes and metric creations that are ...

What is your primary use case for MicroStrategy?

MicroStrategy is basically a reporting tool, and I take care of the administration side, so I handle complete mainten...

How does Oracle OBIEE compare with Microsoft BI?

Oracle OBIEE is great in allowing design and creativity per the individual needs of the organization. Dashboards are ...

Which Oracle product is better - OBIEE or Analytics Cloud?

Oracle OBIEE is designed to be relatively easy to set up and has a helpful customer support staff at the ready to ass...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle OBIEE?

Oracle OBIEE is quite expensive, especially when compared to Microsoft's solutions.

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos TM1

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OBIEE, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Oracle BI, Oracle BI EE 11g

Overview

IBM Planning Analytics offers a robust planning, budgeting, and forecasting platform powered by TM1 technologies, integrating with Excel while offering real-time calculations, data governance, and security.

Supporting flexible scenario modeling and forecasting, IBM Planning Analytics enhances planning processes via machine learning, real-time data calculations, and meaningful collaboration. In-memory processing and data slicing boost automation, reduces errors, and increase performance, while the centralized database facilitates secure and governed data management. Sandbox environments assist users in testing scenarios, and integration with Excel is crucial for financial planning and resource allocation.

What are the key features of IBM Planning Analytics?

TM1 Perspective Client: Integrated Excel-like interface for a familiar user experience.
Centralized Database: Provides robust and secure data management capabilities.
Sandbox Environments: Enables scenario testing without impacting live data.
Real-Time Calculations: Offers immediate data processing and analysis.
Excel Integration: Provides seamless transition and collaboration for planning tasks.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Collaboration: Enhances teamwork in decision-making processes.
Automation: Streamlines processes, reduces errors, and accelerates tasks.
Data Governance: Ensures data security and compliance.
Performance: Faster processing through in-memory technology.
Scenario Modeling: Allows comprehensive comparisons for effective planning.

In multiple industries, IBM Planning Analytics is key in supporting budgeting, planning, and forecasting efforts. Financial services use it for cash flow modeling and resource allocation, while manufacturing sectors benefit from its dashboard-driven data visualization capabilities. Businesses utilize its robust reporting and real-time analysis functionalities to manage resources and assess future risks effectively.

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MicroStrategy is known for its scalability and stability. It supports complex analytics and seamless mobile integration. With features like geo-spatial mapping and easy dossier creation, it's compatible with Teradata, offering robust metadata management and customizations through its SDK.

MicroStrategy provides enterprise-class business intelligence with streamlined data governance and efficiently handles diverse data sources. Its platform offers ad-hoc reporting, self-service features, and interactive visualizations. The active user community and customization options ensure adaptability, while enhancements are needed in data modeling and visual capabilities. The administration tools, schema creation, and dashboard development can be complex, and licensing costs are significant. Improvements in cloud integration, multi-device support, community support, and training are necessary for wider adoption.

What are the features of MicroStrategy?

Easy Dossier Creation: Allows for creating intuitive data reports.
Geo-Spatial Mapping: Integrates geographic data for insightful mapping.
Compatibility with Teradata: Ensures smooth data interaction.
Mobile Integration: Supports mobile app compatibility for enhanced accessibility.
Robust Metadata Management: Provides comprehensive data management capabilities.
SDK Customization: Offers software development kits for tailored solutions.

What benefits do users find in MicroStrategy?

Enterprise-Class BI: Offers a stable and scalable BI platform.
Streamlined Data Governance: Efficiently manages data policies and procedures.
Interactive Visualizations: Delivers engaging data presentations and dashboards.
Ad-Hoc Reporting: Supports flexible and immediate report generation for data analysis.
Active Community Support: Enhances adaptability and provides ongoing assistance.

MicroStrategy is implemented for reporting and analytics in industries like finance and operations. Corporations utilize it for creating dashboards, financial reporting, and operational data analysis. It's effective for management reporting, tracking sales, inventory, and providing real-time insights. Integrations with CRM applications enhance its utility in producing interactive digital formats, replacing traditional reporting methods.

Oracle OBIEE offers interactive dashboards, robust reporting, and seamless integration with diverse data sources. It provides powerful visualizations and enterprise-level security, making it ideal for large-scale data handling and insightful analysis.

Oracle OBIEE is a comprehensive business intelligence and analytics platform, valued for its ability to integrate seamlessly with multiple data sources and deliver powerful visualizations, including map-based options. Users appreciate its flexible custom report creation, centralized metadata management, and enterprise-level security. This platform facilitates self-service analytics, minimizing IT dependency. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, such as simplifying navigation to ease report creation and data visualization. Performance issues with large datasets and integration challenges with external applications are noted. Enhancements in documentation, support, and the modernization of visualizations could make it even more effective. Licensing costs are high, suggesting a need for architectural simplification and advanced analytics features.

What are the key features of Oracle OBIEE?

Interactive Dashboards: Enables dynamic data exploration and real-time updates.
Ad Hoc Analysis: Supports quick, custom report creation without IT intervention.
Centralized Metadata Management: Ensures consistency and accuracy across data sources.
Enterprise-Level Security: Protects sensitive data and complies with industry standards.
Map-Based Visualizations: Offers geographical data representation for better insights.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Data Integration: Seamless connection with diverse data sources enhances flexibility.
Analytical Flexibility: Self-service capability reduces IT dependency.
Scalability: Efficient data modeling supports large-scale enterprise needs.
Insightful Analysis: Robust reporting tools enable data-driven decision-making.

Oracle OBIEE is utilized across industries for data reporting, business intelligence, and analytics. Companies create dashboards for sales performance monitoring, financial product analysis, and operational and financial reports generation. It supports departments like finance, marketing, and HR, facilitating enterprise-wide reporting and enhancing business intelligence capabilities.

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Sample Customers

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

Allstate Insurance, Barneys New York, Boston Children's Hospital, Buenos Aires Department of the Treasury, Campbell Soup Company, DHL, eBay, eHarmony, Facebook, Four Seasons Hotels Inc., Godiva, Hard Rock International, LinkedIn, Netflix, Pfizer, SECO (Swiss Government Unemployment Agency), Starbucks, Texas A&M University, Thomson Reuters Markets, US House of Representatives, and the US Postal Service.

Banca Transilvania, BeckmanCoulter, Hong Kong Housing Society, HealthShare, Ivanhoe Cambridge Unifies, and Home Credit, and Finance Bank.

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