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At a Glance
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller
Star Rating
(36)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Star Rating
(111)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SAP BPC excels in its Budget Hierarchies feature, scoring a remarkable 9.2, which allows for complex budget structures that are essential for large enterprises. In contrast, IBM Cognos Controller, while still effective, does not match this level of functionality.
  • Reviewers mention that SAP BPC's Consolidation capabilities are top-notch, achieving a score of 9.5, which is crucial for organizations needing to manage multiple entities. IBM Cognos Controller, with a score of 9.0, offers solid consolidation features but lacks the depth that BPC provides.
  • G2 users highlight the superior Forecasting capabilities of IBM Cognos Controller, which scored 9.0, particularly praising its Rolling Forecasts feature. Users say that this allows for more agile financial planning compared to SAP BPC's score of 9.0, which, while competitive, does not have the same level of user satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 report that SAP BPC's Data Import functionality is rated at 9.0, making it easier to integrate data from various sources. In comparison, IBM Cognos Controller's data import features are effective but do not receive the same level of acclaim.
  • Reviewers mention that SAP BPC's Quality of Support is rated at 8.1, which is higher than IBM Cognos Controller's 7.3. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of SAP's support team, which can be a deciding factor for businesses needing reliable assistance.
  • Users say that the Product Direction for IBM Cognos Controller is viewed positively at 8.6, indicating a strong roadmap and future enhancements. In contrast, SAP BPC's score of 7.2 suggests some uncertainty among users regarding its future development, which could impact long-term investment decisions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Cognos Controller
No pricing available
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Cognos Controller
No trial information available
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
17
8.5
64
Ease of Use
8.1
18
7.8
67
Ease of Setup
8.1
7
7.8
27
Ease of Admin
7.9
7
7.9
25
Quality of Support
7.2
15
8.1
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
7
8.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
18
7.2
62
Features by Category
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Budget Creation
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
30
Budget Management
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
32
Forecasting
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.9
28
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.5
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
21
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
23
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
23
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.8
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
22
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
Not enough data
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.2
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
20
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.8
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
26
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.6
26
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.2
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
23
|
Verified
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
IBM Cognos Controller and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) are categorized as Financial Close
Unique Categories
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller has no unique categories
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Budgeting and Forecasting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
72.7%
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.4%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller
Financial Services
33.3%
Defense & Space
9.1%
Accounting
9.1%
Real Estate
6.1%
Insurance
6.1%
Other
36.4%
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
7.1%
Pharmaceuticals
6.0%
Accounting
6.0%
Oil & Energy
3.6%
Other
65.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Accounting
GA
Verified User in Accounting

The software let’s you create financial and management reports, and provide the CFO with an enterprise view of key ratios and metrics.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I wish IBM would recognize the strategic importance of this product in its analytics portfolio. PLease give us a cloud version of the product.

SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

Integrated solution, relatively consistent UI across different modules, open to customization

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Chemicals

Still I haven't use much BPC so can't tell the dislike as of now

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IBM Cognos Controller
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SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) Alternatives
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Discussions
IBM Cognos Controller
IBM Cognos Controller Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
IBM Cognos Controller has no discussions with answers
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) Discussions
How should I implement it on a larger scale?
1 comment
AK
On a larger scale, the On prem solution would be more advisableRead more
1. How to handle cross company elimination for TDS within group companies. 2. Asset sold at profit within group. How to eliminate such profit.
1 comment
AK
forecasting & predictive analysis will definetly help companies to eliminate such profits Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) has no more discussions with answers