Anaplan
The AI-driven platform for scenario planning, analysis, and reporting
Overview
Anaplan is a cloud-based business planning software company that provides a platform for decision-making purposes. It is used for corporate performance management, providing enterprise-grade collaborative business planning and business intelligence. By connecting planning and analytics, the software is often useful to improve operational performance.
✨ Key Features
- In-memory processing
- Scenario planning
- Forecasting
- Multi-dimensional analysis
- Predictive analytics
- Sales and marketing planning
- Supply chain planning
- Workforce planning
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unified platform for planning across the entire business (finance, sales, supply chain, HR).
- Extreme flexibility to model any business logic.
- Patented in-memory calculation engine (Hyperblock) for real-time modeling.
Unique Value: Enables businesses to connect their sales compensation strategy to overall corporate objectives in a single, flexible planning environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enterprise-wide financial planning
- Sales quota and territory planning
- Demand and supply planning
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses with simple planning needs
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike point solutions for commissions, Anaplan provides a holistic planning platform. This allows businesses not just to calculate commissions, but to model their impact on the P&L, align quotas with top-down goals, and adapt plans in real-time.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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