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CIO COCKPIT

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Spec score 9.3 #1 of 22 in IT Financial Management Software

What it is

CIO COCKPIT provides IT budgeting, cost tracking, controlling, cloud cost management and financial planning. It combines capacity and cost planning for Business, IT, Finance, HR and Marketing, with role-based dashboards for CIOs, CFOs and business units. Users can configure multi-dimensional cost models with scenario planning, direct forecast entry, versioning and audit trails. ERP integration consolidates data from financial and project management systems. A web frontend and Data Collection Management system gather hardware and software usage and inventory information. Documented collectors cover Azure, Hyper-V, Veeam, Druva Insync, MSSQL and Windows hosts. Background services expose REST APIs documented with OpenAPI 3 and Swagger UI, using OAuth2 authentication and authorization. An integrated AI chatbot supports natural-language interaction with COCKPIT data. The product supports API, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows deployments. A free trial plan lists one module and one user. Paid plans are listed at €799 a year for a five-year contract, €899 a year for three years, and €999 a year for one year. CIO COCKPIT is headquartered in Essen, Germany, and was founded in 1995.

Spec sheet

What it does
CIO COCKPIT is an IT financial-management platform for planning, tracking and controlling IT budgets, costs, projects and resources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Purpose
COCKPIT provides IT budgeting, cost tracking, controlling, cloud cost management and financial planning for IT departments.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
API
Background services expose REST APIs documented with OpenAPI 3 and Swagger UI, using OAuth2 authentication and authorization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Integrations
Documentation lists collectors for systems including AWS, Azure, Jira, VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam, Rubrik, NetApp, MSSQL and Windows hosts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Security
CIO Cockpit users can configure multi-factor authentication with arbitrary OTP applications.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Headquarters
Essen, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Founded
Gartner lists DextraData's founding year as 1995.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Account security
The account console supports password changes, arbitrary OTP authenticator applications and registered-device/application review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
AI chatbot
An integrated chatbot allows natural-language questions against CIO COCKPIT data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Allocation and governance
Business-tree structures, proportional allocations, tagging and auditability trace cost origins, allocation logic and model changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
API authentication
OAuth2 is used for API authorization and tokens are requested through the vendor service desk.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Budget planning
The product lets departments plan capacity and costs in one shared system instead of circulating Excel files for approval.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Business-value mapping
IT costs can be linked to business indicators such as revenue contribution and innovation rate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Company headquarters
DextraData GmbH lists Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany as headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · de.linkedin.com
Company size
DextraData is listed as a private company with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Cost models
Users can customize multi-dimensional cost models, maintain versions and keep audit trails without outside support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Credential handling
Data collector usernames and passwords are encrypted and stored only locally, without reconciliation with the cloud backend.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Dashboards
Role-based reporting views provide tailored dashboards for CIOs, CFOs and business units.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Data collection
The product uses a web frontend and Data Collection Management system to collect and display hardware and software usage and inventory data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Data collection architecture
The product uses a web frontend plus a Data Collection Management component that configures collectors through system interfaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Documentation and support
Public documentation includes tutorials, FAQs, release notes, downloads and numerous collector information sheets; support is offered by [email protected].Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Enterprise deployment
The Enterprise plan includes on-premise installation, SSO, SLA, whitelabeling and individual workflows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
ERP integration
ERP integration consolidates data across financial and project management systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Financial functions
The platform covers IT budgeting, cost tracking, controlling, cloud-cost management, financial planning and project costing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
FinOps
The vendor positions CIO COCKPIT as FinOps-ready and says it imports cloud and SaaS costs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Hosting
The pricing page identifies the software as made and hosted in Germany and displays an ISO 27001 certified badge.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Import and export
Assets can be maintained manually, through the collection wizard or with semicolon-delimited CSV import and export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Legal maker
The product footer identifies DextraData GRC Technologies GmbH as the company powering CIO COCKPIT.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Licence
The public product and documentation pages reviewed do not state an open-source licence or publish source-code licensing terms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Limit: G2 reviewers
Reported limitations include few collaborative features, documentation gaps, missing minor functions, cryptic objects and expensive on-premise installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Gartner reviewers
A Gartner review title says the dashboard is intuitive but information can be scattered, making items harder to locate quickly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
News: Forrester mention
A January 16, 2026 release says DextraData was included in Forrester's Q4 2025 IT Financial Management Platforms Landscape.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
News: Gartner sample vendor
A vendor announcement says DextraData was cited as a sample vendor in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Strategic Cost Optimization 2025, dated August 12, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Planning
The software provides capacity and cost planning in one solution for Business, IT, Finance, HR and Marketing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Praise: G2 reviewers
Reviewers praise fast implementation, simplicity, clear dashboards, performance, support responsiveness and value for money.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Gartner reviewers
Gartner review text highlights centralized financial and operational transparency, flexible allocation, data normalization, aggregation, scenario analysis and reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Public API
REST services expose OpenAPI 3 specifications and browser-based Swagger UIs for core, reporting, history and collection services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Rating on G2
4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Role-based views
Role-specific dashboards are provided for CIOs, CFOs and business units.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Scenario planning
Scenario planning and direct forecast entry support ad-hoc projections and strategic analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Security certification
The pricing page displays an ISO 27001 certification claim and says the software is made and hosted in Germany.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Self-hosting
An OVA Data Collection VM can be deployed in VMware vCenter, while enterprise plans offer full on-premise installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net
Support contact
The maker lists phone support at +49 201 959750 and email support at [email protected].Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
System requirements
The documented collection VM requires VMware vSphere, 4 vCPUs, 6 GB RAM and 25 GB storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.ciocockpit.net

Plans and prices

Free Trial Free 1 module · 1 user Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
5 year contract €799 a month monthly 1 user included · additional full user €35 Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
5 year contract €799 a year €799 per month 1 User included · Full user €35 Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
3 year contract €899 a year €899 per month 1 User included · Full user €35 Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
3 year contract €899 a month monthly 1 user included · additional full user €35 Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
1 year contract €999 a year €999 per month 1 User included · Full user €35 Read 1 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
1 year contract €999 a month monthly 1 user included · additional full user €35 Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net
Enterprise Priced on request SLA · on-premise installation · whitelabeling · SSO · individual workflows Read 15 Oct 2026 · ciocockpit.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Role-based dashboards for CIOs, CFOs and business units.
  • Cost models include scenarios, versioning and audit trails.
  • REST APIs use OAuth2 authentication and authorization.
  • Supports self-hosted deployment.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • The free trial plan lists one module and one user.
  • Listed contract options run for one, three or five years.

Who it suits

It suits IT departments and finance or business teams that need to plan capacity and costs or consolidate financial and project data. Enterprise deployment includes on-premise installation, SSO, SLA, whitelabeling and individual workflows.

CIO COCKPIT in depth

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CIO COCKPIT is an IT financial management system for organizations that need to connect cost planning with operational data. It suits cross-functional teams with established budgeting processes; smaller teams may find the contract and per-user charges hard to justify.

Its strongest case is the combination of configurable financial models, ERP integration and data collection. The trade-off is a long-term contract structure and just one included user on standard plans.

Overview

COCKPIT brings IT budgeting, cost tracking, controlling, cloud cost management and financial planning into one system. Business, IT, Finance, HR and Marketing can plan capacity and costs together, with separate reporting views for CIOs, CFOs and business units. That breadth is useful when IT spend needs to be coordinated across departments, but it is more involved than a basic expense tracker.

ERP integration consolidates information from financial and project management systems. A web frontend and Data Collection Management system gather hardware and software usage and inventory data, helping connect the inputs used for planning with the resulting cost picture.

Key features

Custom multidimensional cost models support scenario planning, direct forecast entry, versioning and audit trails. Those controls are valuable for teams that need to compare assumptions and retain a record of changes. An integrated AI chatbot provides natural-language interaction with COCKPIT data, while role-based dashboards tailor reporting to different business roles.

Official collector documentation covers Azure, Hyper-V, Veeam, Druva Insync, MSSQL and Windows hosts. Background services expose REST APIs documented with OpenAPI 3 and Swagger UI, with OAuth2 authentication and authorization. Users can configure multi-factor authentication with OTP applications. Collector credentials are encrypted and stored locally rather than reconciled with the cloud backend, a useful boundary for organizations evaluating credential handling.

Pricing

The Free Trial costs nothing and includes one module and one user. It offers a constrained way to assess the product, not a free operating tier.

The standard contracts include one user, with each additional full user priced at €35. The 5 year contract is €799 per year (billed €799 per month); it is the lowest listed monthly rate but demands the longest commitment. The 3 year contract is €899 per year (billed €899 per month), while the 1 year contract is €999 per year (billed €999 per month), giving buyers a shorter commitment at a higher rate. With only one included user on each, teams should account for added-seat costs before choosing a term.

Enterprise has custom pricing and includes SLA, on-premise installation, whitelabeling, SSO and individual workflows. It is the relevant option for organizations requiring those deployment and operating provisions; buyers seeking a published price or a shorter, lower-commitment entry point should compare the standard contracts carefully.

Platforms

COCKPIT supports API, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows. Its Enterprise plan adds on-premise installation, which may suit organizations that require that deployment approach.

Who it's for

COCKPIT is a strong fit for IT finance teams and organizations coordinating budgets, forecasts and capacity across several departments, particularly when ERP and infrastructure data need to inform the same planning process. It is less compelling for a small team with a single-user need and limited planning requirements, given the contract terms and paid additional seats.

Pros and cons

Pros: Cost models combine scenarios, direct forecast entry, versioning and audit trails, supporting controlled planning rather than one-off estimates.

Pros: ERP integration, documented collectors and REST APIs provide several routes for connecting financial and operational inputs.

Pros: Enterprise includes SSO and on-premise installation alongside SLA and workflow customization.

Cons: Standard contracts include only one user; each additional full user costs €35.

Cons: The lowest listed rate is tied to a five-year contract, while the free trial is limited to one module and one user.

Alternatives

IT Financial Management Software is the broader category to browse when comparing products for this work. Consider Serviceware Performance if you want a paid option with a free trial and API, self-hosted and web platforms. Planview AdaptiveWork is another paid alternative, with Android, iOS, API and web platforms and pricing by contacting an account executive.

CostLens AI offers a paid web-based option with a free trial and no free plan. CostPerform is worth considering for a paid cloud-and-AI SaaS product whose pricing is tied to organizational cloud spend and available on request. Flexera One IT Asset Management has web and self-hosted platforms and a free plan; its paid pricing requires a demo.

KP-One is a paid web alternative. MagicOrange is a paid option with API and web platforms. Upland ComSci is a paid web alternative.

Verdict

Choose CIO COCKPIT if your organization needs coordinated IT cost and capacity planning grounded in ERP and collected usage data, with scenarios and audit trails for financial control. Look elsewhere if you need several standard-plan seats without added charges or cannot commit to a multi-year contract.

Verdict

CIO COCKPIT combines IT cost planning with data collection, ERP integration and reporting. Review the contract terms and included-user details alongside deployment needs before selecting a plan.

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