Cast
7.2#6 in financial modeling softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planWeb
VisitCast vs IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics
8.7#1 in scenario planning softwareiOSWebAPIExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cast | IBM Planning Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Forecasting | Forecasts are created by supplying a starting value and a rule for subsequent periods. | IBM Planning Analytics provides AI demand forecasting inside the product. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco | Armonk, New York, United States |
| Purpose | Cast is a modeling tool for private equity, credit, FP&A, and other finance teams. | IBM Planning Analytics is an AI-powered planning and analytics platform powered by the IBM TM1 database that unifies business planning in one governed platform. |
Cast plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$15 a month
- Teams$40 a month
IBM Planning Analytics plans
- EssentialsPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
Pick Cast if…
Cast suits finance teams that need valuation models, covenant checks, scenario analysis, or accounting-data imports. Its desktop-only access may matter to teams choosing where to work.
Pick IBM Planning Analytics if…
Finance and operations teams sharing governed plans; Organizations needing consolidation, SAP links or deployment choice; Teams that work in Excel and need real-time planning