Mario C.
MC
Mario C.
Member of the Executive Board and Director of Management & Control
Dairy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Instant Enterprise Scenario Modeling Without Breaking Spreadsheets"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

This architecture allows finance teams to instantly calculate complex, high-dimensional scenarios across an entire enterprise without the risk of breaking traditional spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Steep learning curve,Fragmented administrative menus, Rigid dimensional architecture that resists quick, ad-hoc changes to the data structure. Limited flexibility for non-financial use cases like complex operational or supply chain modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Verified User in Telecommunications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined forecasting and robust what-if financial modeling"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

To be honest there are some few key areas which I genuinely like:

1.What stands out most is the flexibility in building complex financial models without relying on rigid, error-prone spreadsheets. The ability to run multiple 'what-if' scenarios in real time has dramatically sped up our forecasting cycles and made budget planning across departments significantly smoother.

2. I appreciate how well it consolidates data across our organization into a single source of truth. Integrating data directly from our ERP and HR systems eliminates manual data entry, making reporting far more accurate and allowing our FP&A team to focus on strategic analysis rather than fixing formula errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Some key findings that I have observed:

1.The learning curve for advanced modeling and formula syntax can be quite steep for non-technical users. While day-to-day data entry is straightforward, setting up custom rules and administration often requires specialized training or consulting support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Events Services
CE
Verified User in Events Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and Simple Planning tool"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

It makes budgeting and forecasting much easier than using spreadsheets. The interface is user-friendly, and it’s simple to create reports, update plans, and keep everything current without a lot of extra effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The biggest drawback for me is that parts of the interface can feel a bit confusing at first, and it takes some time to get comfortable with it. Setting up integrations and building more complex models isn’t always straightforward, and the platform can also feel slow when you’re working with large datasets. I’d also like to see more built-in AI features, along with a lower price point that’s more accessible for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
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Verified User
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Facilitates Team Planning, Needs Better Speed"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I use Workday Adaptive Planning to plan my work week, which helps me do my work efficiently. The keyword of prioritization is crucial for me, as it helps me prioritize tasks based on their importance and time sensitivity. The most intriguing feature for me is being able to know when teammates are on leave. This allows me to understand when my team might need more of my support, ensuring that releases and tasks are better coordinated when team members are available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I feel that there's a certain lag when you run any function in Workday Adaptive Planning. It's not just limited to this tool but happens with Workday in general. If the response time could be improved, it would lead to greater satisfaction for more users. Also, initially, the setup felt a bit complex, especially for someone who hasn't used a similar system before. The technology feels heavy at first, but over time, you get accustomed to it. However, the response time still feels itchy sometimes, taking too long to load, which could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Nikita n.
Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for Hiring Plans and Remuneration Tracking"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I have used it for hiring plans, tracking open roles as well as for remuneration areas where we used to calculate future salary and allowances buckets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

When this was intriduced in my organsation, major time went in understanding how this works as formulas embedded were very complex I think and eceryone in my team found it diffucult to grasp Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ishan P.
IP
Ishan P.
Strategy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Boosted Financial Planning with Ease and Predictability"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I like Workday Adaptive Planning for its easy-to-use platform that helped us budget and forecast at the store level for more than 1000 stores. The forecasting tool, which is based on past performance, gave us more predictability and helped us course correct in many cases to achieve our targets by providing enough resources to improve performance. Additionally, the initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Can have more AI based outputs in future, integration of intelligent input on the budgets and planning will help reduce the workload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vaishnavi S.
VS
Vaishnavi S.
HR Trainee
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient Planning with Robust Customizations"
5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I really like how Workday Adaptive Planning reduces the extra time-consuming manual work and provides good forecasts. It makes planning faster and more efficient, allowing me to stay prepared for future requirements. There are plenty of customizations and options that support our current needs. I also appreciate that we can integrate it with tools like MS Teams and Excel as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

We are slowly incorporating it into our daily operations to make work easier and plan ahead for the future. So there's nothing i would specifically pin point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"From Spreadsheet Chaos to Clarity"
5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

Dealing with numbers and budgets way less painful. Instead of juggling endless spreadsheets, everything is in one place, and you can update things quickly without worrying about breaking formulas. It’s basically like having a smarter spreadsheet that keeps everyone on the same page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The main issue is that it doesn’t feel “plug-and-play.” One need guidance or training to get the most out of it, and the interface can feel overwhelming at first. But over the time of usage, it is a powerful tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shrutika P.
SP
Shrutika P.
Junior Developer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Makes Budgeting Easier and Replaces Complex Spreadsheets"
4/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

I use Workday Adaptive Planning for budgeting and forecasting in our organisation. It has replaced complex spreadsheets and brought everything into a single system, which makes collaboration much easier. The UI/UX is generally clean, and it helps us move through budgets and reports without much effort.

From a performance standpoint, it handles most tasks well and updates data in real time, which helps improve accuracy. Its integration with other systems also supports keeping our financial data consistent.

In terms of pricing and ROI, it offers solid value by saving time and reducing manual errors. Onboarding and support helped get started, although there is a learning curve at the beginning. The built-in intelligence and reporting features also make it easier to analyse data and make better-informed decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

It was pretty difficult to understand and learn at first. Also, performance can also slow down the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
CE
Verified User in Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Centralized, Driver-Based Budgeting with Real-Time ERP Updates"
5/5
What do you like best about Workday Adaptive Planning?

What I value most about Workday Adaptive planning is its ability to centralize our budgeting process and eliminate the typical version control chaos associated with traditional spreadsheets. The platform allows us to create highly flexible , driver-based financial models that pull real time updates directly from our ERP and operational system. This drastically reduces the time spent on manual data entry and consolidation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Workday Adaptive Planning?

The tool’s robust nature is fantastic, but customizing the dashboards to fit unique workflows can feel surprisingly rigid and time-consuming. Having to manually update individual dashboard tiles with specific dates, rather than using a global date selector, creates unnecessary daily friction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.