What does AI recommend for financial planning and analysis software?

Anaplan has risen to the top, now the most frequently cited brand in AI responses for FP&A software. This shift comes as newer platforms, particularly Pigment, are rapidly gaining traction and challenging established leaders.

Which financial planning and analysis software brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 4,570 AI responses, Anaplan is mentioned most, named in 49% of them, followed by Vena Solutions (36%) and Planful (34%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 4,570 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best financial planning and analysis software, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 4,570 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Financial Planning and Analysis Software

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Best Financial Planning and Analysis Software, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	AnaplanNow leading the niche, praised for complex, enterprise-scale connected planning.	Now leading the niche, praised for complex, enterprise-scale connected planning.	49%
2	Vena SolutionsA consistent top pick for teams wanting an Excel-native interface with enterprise controls.	A consistent top pick for teams wanting an Excel-native interface with enterprise controls.	36%
3	PlanfulA former leader, now recommended for mid-market continuous planning and automation.	A former leader, now recommended for mid-market continuous planning and automation.	34%
4	OracleA major enterprise player, often suggested for financial consolidation and integrated EPM.	A major enterprise player, often suggested for financial consolidation and integrated EPM.	31%
5	DatarailsRecommended for SMBs seeking to enhance Excel workflows with FP&A automation.	Recommended for SMBs seeking to enhance Excel workflows with FP&A automation.	30%
6	Cube SoftwareA frequently cited spreadsheet-native platform, though its overall rank has slipped.	A frequently cited spreadsheet-native platform, though its overall rank has slipped.	26%
7	ProphixGaining visibility as a balanced mid-market solution for budgeting and automation.	Gaining visibility as a balanced mid-market solution for budgeting and automation.	25%
8	OneStreamA rising EPM platform, frequently named for financial consolidation and reporting.	A rising EPM platform, frequently named for financial consolidation and reporting.	24%
9	PigmentA rapidly rising newcomer, noted for its modern, visual scenario modeling capabilities.	A rapidly rising newcomer, noted for its modern, visual scenario modeling capabilities.	21%
10	AbacumSurging in recommendations, especially for SaaS collaboration and mid-market teams.	Surging in recommendations, especially for SaaS collaboration and mid-market teams.	19%
11	Jedox		18%
12	Microsoft		15%
13	Jirav		13%
14	SAP		13%
15	Intuit		11%
16	Workday		10%
17	Centage		10%
18	Xero		8%
19	Mosaic		8%
20	Fathom HQ		7%
21	IBM		7%
22	Gravity Software		7%
23	BambooHR		6%
24	Wolters Kluwer		6%
25	Tableau		6%
26	Causal		6%
27	Salesforce		5%
28	Visier		5%
29	Mosaic		5%
30	Joiin		5%
31	Alphabet		5%
32	Vena		5%
33	HiBob		4%
34	Runway		4%
35	Sage		4%
36	Drivetrain.ai		4%
37	Rippling		4%
38	FYIsoft		4%
39	Cube		4%
40	Farseer		4%
41	Kepion		3%
42	Zoho		3%
43	ADP		3%
44	Limelight HQ		3%
45	Workiva		3%
46	Aleph		3%
47	Board		3%
48	Crunchr		3%
49	LucaNet		3%
50	Stripe		3%
51	Cube		3%
52	Gusto		3%
53	Acumatica		2%
54	LiveFlow		2%
55	Finmark		2%
56	BlackLine		2%
57	Lattice		2%
58	Runn		2%
59	DualEntry		2%
60	Paycor		2%
61	Productive		2%
62	Synario		2%
63	HubSpot		2%
64	ThoughtSpot		2%
65	Syft Analytics		2%
66	Chargebee		2%
67	SoftLedger		1%
68	HighRadius		1%
69	Accounting Seed		1%
70	Deel		1%
71	Personio		1%
72	Qvinci		1%
73	Mixpanel		1%
74	Amplitude		1%
75	ChartMogul		1%
76	Tipalti		1%
77	ChartHop		1%
78	Paylocity		1%
79	Fathom		<1%
80	Employee Cycle		<1%
81	Insightsoftware		<1%
82	Float		<1%
83	SaaSGrid		<1%
84	UKG		<1%
85	Maxio		<1%
86	Budgyt		<1%
87	One Model		<1%
88	Heap		<1%
89	Kantata		<1%
90	CUBE Global		<1%
91	Epicflow		<1%
92	Infor		<1%
93	Spotlight Reporting		<1%
94	FirstOfficer		<1%
95	FloQast		<1%
96	Fuel Finance		<1%
97	Smartsheet		<1%
98	Vena		<1%
99	Coefficient		<1%
100	Drivepoint		<1%