CloseCore vs IBM Planning Analytics
CloseCore
closecore.com
IBM Planning Analytics
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| Figure | CloseCore | IBM Planning Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $187.50/mo | $875/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Management Reporting Software | 8.8 (#2) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Excel add-in | The Excel add-in pulls ERP transactions into workbooks, refreshes data automatically, supports transaction drill-down and provides AI-assisted matching and sign-offs. | Planning Analytics for Excel provides governed planning, forecasting and analysis inside Microsoft Excel using TM1 technology. |
Plans
CloseCore
- Close Management$187.50 a month
- Enterprise Close AutomationPriced on request
IBM Planning Analytics
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Essentials$875 a month
- StandardPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
CloseCore
CloseCore provides financial close management software that centralizes accounting workflows and automates recurring month-end tasks. Teams can configure tasks and folders once, then recreate them monthly with working-day due dates and reassignment options. Reconciliation features connect reconciled balances to ERP balances, flag out-of-balance items, and export transaction reports to Excel. Close controls include sign-off records, folder locking, and restrictions on editing close materials after completion. Listed ERP integrations include NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Workday Financial Management, and Oracle Cloud; messaging and storage connections include Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box. The Close Management plan costs $187.50 a month, billed annually, and limits direct ERP integration to trial-balance data. Enterprise Close Automation has custom pricing and includes full ERP integration, an Excel add-in, AI workflows, and dedicated implementation, training, and support. A 14-day trial is listed. Platforms are web and extension.
IBM Planning Analytics
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