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Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
EssentialsStarting at $875.00 USD · 16 GB RAM · 5 users · 512 GB storage · pre-built application · connected planning · core model building · self-service data import · Excel or web interface$875
StandardContact us · 32 GB RAM · 10 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control managementOn request
PremiumContact us · 64 GB RAM · 20 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control managementOn request

As ibm.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Facts from IBM Planning Analytics's own pages

Service controls
Standard and Premium include environments with Service Control Management. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
AI forecasting
AI demand forecasting is available inside IBM Planning Analytics. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
AI integration
watsonx Orchestrate can trigger planning tasks, run forecasts and update data through natural-language commands. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
API
The Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel API can automate refreshing or publishing content through VBA, VBS or command-line scripts. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Approval workflows
The page does not state approval workflows. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Budgeting
Yes · ibm.com, 22 Sept 2026
Industry recognition
IBM Planning Analytics was recognized as a Market Leader by BARC and a Leader by IDC. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Data backup
Standard and Premium include self-service data backup. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Deployment
IBM Planning Analytics is offered as fully managed SaaS, on IBM Cloud Pak for Data, or on premises with IBM Planning Analytics Local. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Excel add-in
Planning Analytics for Excel provides governed planning, forecasting and analysis inside Microsoft Excel using TM1 technology. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Excel interface
The Excel Add-in provides TM1-powered real-time data, analysis and collaboration inside Excel. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Financial consolidation
Yes · ibm.com, 22 Sept 2026
Forecasting
IBM Planning Analytics provides AI demand forecasting inside the product. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Founded
1911 · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
FP&A
The product supports budgeting and forecasting with real-time insights aligned across profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan
No · ibm.com, 22 Sept 2026
Free trial
A free trial is available. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Trial limits
The page does not state trial limits. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Armonk, New York, United States · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Local operating systems
Planning Analytics Local software components are installed on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Mobile limit
Planning Analytics Workspace can be accessed from an Apple iPad, while other mobile devices are not currently supported. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026
Starting price
$875.00 USD · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Planning engine
Powered by the IBM TM1 database and engine. · ibm.com, 27 Sept 2026
Purpose
IBM Planning Analytics is an AI-powered planning and analytics platform powered by the IBM TM1 database that unifies business planning in one governed platform. · ibm.com, 28 Sept 2026

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