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IBM Planning Analytics

Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Starting 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 |
| Standard | Contact us · 32 GB RAM · 10 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control management | On request |
| Premium | Contact us · 64 GB RAM · 20 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control management | On 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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