Compare Board and Planful 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Board
Star Rating
(308)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(436)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Board excels in its forecasting capabilities, particularly in Supply Chain Planning, with a score of 9.3, while Planful's similar feature scores slightly lower at 8.7. Reviewers mention that Board's forecasting tools are intuitive and provide accurate predictions, making it a preferred choice for businesses focused on supply chain efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Planful shines in custom reporting, achieving a score of 8.8 compared to Board's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate the flexibility and ease of creating tailored reports in Planful, which allows for better alignment with specific business needs.
- G2 users highlight Board's superior data visualization features, scoring 8.7, while Planful lags behind at 6.7. Users say that Board's dashboards are visually appealing and user-friendly, facilitating better data interpretation and decision-making.
- Users report that both products perform well in budget management, but Planful edges out with a higher score of 8.4 in consolidation compared to Board's 8.0. Reviewers mention that Planful's consolidation features streamline the budgeting process, making it easier for finance teams to manage multiple budgets.
- Reviewers mention that Board's collaboration features are robust, scoring 8.6, while Planful's collaboration tools received a lower score of 7.2. Users say that Board facilitates better teamwork through its integrated communication tools, enhancing project management and workflow efficiency.
- Users on G2 report that Planful's ease of setup is a significant advantage, scoring 7.3 compared to Board's 7.9. Reviewers mention that Planful's onboarding process is straightforward, allowing teams to get up and running quickly without extensive training.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Board
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Meets Requirements
8.8
261
8.4
296
Ease of Use
8.5
260
8.1
323
Ease of Setup
7.8
116
7.2
221
Ease of Admin
8.1
112
8.0
198
Quality of Support
8.6
254
8.3
285
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
112
8.7
196
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
257
9.1
284
Features by Category
Reports
8.7
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.5
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Self Service
8.5
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.8
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.2
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Warehouse Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Collaborate
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Logistics
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Budget Creation
8.4
41
8.4
80
8.2
40
8.5
79
8.2
39
8.0
77
8.0
40
8.0
80
7.8
36
7.6
62
8.5
41
8.7
74
Budget Management
8.0
40
8.4
66
8.4
40
8.2
67
8.2
40
7.6
60
Forecasting
8.1
42
8.6
82
8.2
37
8.4
74
8.0
36
8.5
71
8.0
38
8.6
69
4.7
26
6.8
30
Analytics
7.9
41
8.5
76
7.9
39
8.8
75
7.7
38
8.4
66
Reconciliation
8.2
25
8.3
47
|
Verified
8.3
25
8.4
49
|
Verified
7.5
26
8.4
44
|
Verified
Reporting
7.9
26
8.9
57
|
Verified
7.4
26
8.6
54
|
Verified
8.4
26
8.8
53
|
Verified
Closing Process
7.2
25
7.5
42
|
Verified
7.6
24
7.3
38
|
Verified
8.2
25
8.0
48
|
Verified
Financial Planning
8.7
41
|
Verified
7.9
33
|
Verified
8.5
45
|
Verified
8.9
38
|
Verified
8.3
43
|
Verified
8.2
38
|
Verified
Financial Insight
8.7
126
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
8.6
123
|
Verified
8.4
120
|
Verified
8.7
125
|
Verified
8.3
120
|
Verified
Data
8.6
125
|
Verified
6.7
99
|
Verified
8.5
125
|
Verified
7.5
110
|
Verified
8.6
126
|
Verified
8.0
124
|
Verified
8.5
123
|
Verified
7.7
115
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.6
104
|
Verified
7.2
82
|
Verified
8.6
120
|
Verified
8.2
91
|
Verified
8.6
104
|
Verified
7.9
88
|
Verified
8.5
112
|
Verified
6.6
58
|
Verified
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.7
113
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.7
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Incentives
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Personalization
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Administrative
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Board and Planful are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Close, and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Board is categorized as Sales Planning, Sales & Ops Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, Sales Performance Management, and Workforce Management
Planful is categorized as Marketing Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Board
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Computer Software
7.6%
Retail
5.2%
Financial Services
4.2%
Chemicals
4.2%
Other
69.9%
Computer Software
8.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Insurance
4.7%
Financial Services
4.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Other
73.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Board
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
the ease of being able to pull financial information that has been loaded in to Board, minimizing the use of SQL. Also the ease of being able to show key personnel around the business the various reports we have again substituting excel.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sally P.
Verified User in Accounting
vaguley used, does not have any advance techniques
Planful
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Host has been much easier to use, has more flexibility, and we are constantly trying to build on our current knowledge and use Host to streamline our monthly activities as much as possible. We use Host for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We are...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
It is slow to load reports, and not aesthetically appealing. It has a Excel look and feel, which makes it easier to learn.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
the ease of being able to pull financial information that has been loaded in to Board, minimizing the use of SQL. Also the ease of being able to show key personnel around the business the various reports we have again substituting excel.
Verified User in Management Consulting
Host has been much easier to use, has more flexibility, and we are constantly trying to build on our current knowledge and use Host to streamline our monthly activities as much as possible. We use Host for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We are...
Sally P.
Verified User in Accounting
vaguley used, does not have any advance techniques
Verified User in Computer Software
It is slow to load reports, and not aesthetically appealing. It has a Excel look and feel, which makes it easier to learn.
Discussions
Board has no discussions with answers
How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?
2 comments
MK
You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like...Read more
Planful has no more discussions with answers
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