# IBM Planning Analytics: how AI models rank it, September 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 13 judge labels across 3 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/vendors/ibm-planning-analytics/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP&A platforms | 0% | 19 | 0% | 6 |
| Corporate performance management | 0% | 93 | 60% | 5 |
| Financial modeling and scenario planning | 0% | 96 | 50% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "A long-standing titan in the market known for its powerful calculation engine (TM1)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, FP&A platforms)

## And against it

- "Examples: IBM Cognos TM1 ... The Trap: Avoid these if you want your finance team to actually use the tool." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Corporate performance ma)
- "Legacy On-Premise EPMs (Avoid Entirely)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Corporate performance ma)
- "Older technology; requires significant expertise; Excel-dependent workflows can be limiting" (Kimi K2, Corporate performance ma)
- "Anaplan, Workday, IBM Planning Analytics, SAP. Powerful but heavier to staff" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Financial modeling)

## Record

- Method: https://finance-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://finance-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, finance-ai-index.com.