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Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 737 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Anaplan holds a narrow lead over Vena Solutions, with both frequently recommended for complex enterprise modeling and collaborative planning. For SaaS CFOs and cohort modeling, however, Pigment is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large enterprise deployments requiring complex, multidimensional strategic scenarios | large enterprise deployments requiring complex, multidimensional strategic scenarios | 45% |
| 2 | collaborative budgeting that preserves existing Excel workflows with enterprise controls | collaborative budgeting that preserves existing Excel workflows with enterprise controls | 43% |
| 3 | driver-based planning and corporate performance management across multi-department enterprises | driver-based planning and corporate performance management across multi-department enterprises | 39% |
| 4 | finance-led performance management and structured mid-to-large organization budgeting | finance-led performance management and structured mid-to-large organization budgeting | 36% |
| 5 | high-growth SaaS companies modeling cohort metrics and granular scenarios | high-growth SaaS companies modeling cohort metrics and granular scenarios | 35% |
| 6 | fast-growing companies integrating ERP data directly with Excel and Google Sheets | fast-growing companies integrating ERP data directly with Excel and Google Sheets | 27% |
| 7 | spreadsheet-heavy finance teams automating consolidations without abandoning Excel | spreadsheet-heavy finance teams automating consolidations without abandoning Excel | 26% |
| 8 | unified financial consolidation, compliance, and operational planning for controllers | unified financial consolidation, compliance, and operational planning for controllers | 25% |
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | mid-market software companies tracking operational SaaS metrics and rolling forecasts | mid-market software companies tracking operational SaaS metrics and rolling forecasts | 16% |
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | cross-functional enterprise planning connecting finance with supply chain and HR | cross-functional enterprise planning connecting finance with supply chain and HR | 11% |
| 15 | 10% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Pigmentrising has become the usual answer for collaborative budgeting models. Kantatarising is now among the three most named tools for utilization-based scenario planning, while Planfulrising and Prophixrising have become regular recommendations for controller consolidation.
Weeks of Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Anaplan, 61% on ChatGPT Search and 42% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaplan | 61% | 42% | |
| Vena Solutions | 43% | 47% | |
| Workday Adaptive Planning | 50% | 33% | |
| Planful | 50% | 32% | |
| Pigment | 48% | 34% | |
| Cube Software | 27% | 36% | |
| Datarails | 22% | 38% | |
| OneStream | 37% | 21% | |
| Float | 9% | 8% | |
| Abacum | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 31% |
36% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. gartner.com, reddit.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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