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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.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Deployment
IBM Planning Analytics is offered as fully managed SaaS, on IBM Cloud Pak for Data, or on premises with IBM Planning Analytics Local.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
API
The Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel API can automate refreshing or publishing content through VBA, VBS or command-line scripts.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Support
IBM Support provides cases, fixes, technical documentation and known issues for Planning Analytics products, and requires an IBM Customer Number and site-administrator approval.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Headquarters
Armonk, New York, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Founded
1911Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
AI forecasting
AI demand forecasting is available inside IBM Planning Analytics.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
AI integration
watsonx Orchestrate can trigger planning tasks, run forecasts and update data through natural-language commands.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Approval workflows
The page does not state approval workflows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Budgeting
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Data backup
Standard and Premium include self-service data backup.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Encrypted connections
SAP integration supports multiple encrypted connections without persisting data.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Excel add-in
Planning Analytics for Excel provides governed planning, forecasting and analysis inside Microsoft Excel using TM1 technology.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Excel interface
The Excel Add-in provides TM1-powered real-time data, analysis and collaboration inside Excel.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Financial consolidation
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Forecasting
IBM Planning Analytics provides AI demand forecasting inside the product.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
FP&A
The product supports budgeting and forecasting with real-time insights aligned across profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Free trial
A free trial is available.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Industry recognition
IBM Planning Analytics was recognized as a Market Leader by BARC and a Leader by IDC.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Local operating systems
Planning Analytics Local software components are installed on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Mobile limit
Planning Analytics Workspace can be accessed from an Apple iPad, while other mobile devices are not currently supported.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Planning engine
Powered by the IBM TM1 database and engine.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
SAP integration
The Planning Analytics Connector for SAP provides encrypted bidirectional data transfer with SAP BW, S/4HANA and HANA Cloud through OData gateways without persisting data.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Scenario capacity
Supply chain planning supports unlimited scenarios.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Scenario modeling
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Security compliance
IBM Planning Analytics as a Service is SOC 2 compliant and has an IRAP assessment at the PROTECTED level, with validation across security, availability and confidentiality.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Service controls
Standard and Premium include environments with Service Control Management.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Starting price
$875.00 USDRead 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Support resources
Resources include documentation, partners, community and training.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Team collaboration
The platform is designed to support collaboration and unified business planning.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Trial limits
The page does not state trial limits.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Use cases
IBM lists financial planning, supply chain, ESG and sustainability, sales, workforce, IT budgeting and marketing performance as use cases.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Variance analysis
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Web interface
Plans include access to Excel or web interfaces, or both depending on the plan.Read 27 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Workforce planning
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Workspace
Planning Analytics Workspace automates data collection, consolidation and analysis for real-time performance insights.Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Plans and prices

Essentials Priced on request 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 Designed for small teams. Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Essentials $875 a month Starting at $875.00 USD 16 GB RAM · 5 users · 512 GB storage Read 22 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Standard Priced on request Contact us 32 GB RAM · 10 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control management Enhanced performance with high availability, increased memory and access to key features in Planning Analytics. Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com
Premium Priced on request Contact us 64 GB RAM · 20 users · 512 GB storage · Excel and web interfaces · self-service data backup · environments with service control management Ideal for complex planning projects requiring multiple users, enhanced infrastructure and and an extensive range of features of functionality. Read 28 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

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