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Latest Reports

Vendor Comparison

Oracle Cloud EPM vs OneStream: Complete Comparison

Fresh 2025 analysis weighing Oracle's full EPM suite against OneStream's unified platform, including AI roadmap, consolidation depth, and ideal fit.

9 min readNov 2025
Vendor Comparison

OneStream vs Anaplan: Complete EPM Platform Comparison

Ultra-expert level comparison of OneStream and Anaplan including platform DNA, architecture, modeling philosophy, and CFO shortlist verdict.

15 min readNov 2025
Vendor Comparison

Anaplan vs Planful: Connected Planning vs Finance-Grade Performance Management

Comprehensive analysis comparing Anaplan's enterprise planning network with Planful's Office of Finance engine for CFOs.

12 min readNov 2025
Vendor Comparison

Anaplan vs Pigment: Complete Comparison for Modern FP&A Teams

Which platform delivers better modelling, speed, usability, and value for scaling finance teams? Comprehensive comparison across key dimensions.

10 min readNov 2025
Vendor Comparison

Abacum vs Pigment: Which Modern FP&A Platform Wins for Mid-Market Finance Teams?

AI-native vs integrated planning powerhouse — what should your FP&A team bet on? Compare Abacum and Pigment across AI capabilities, integrations, UX, and ideal fit.

10 min readNov 2025
Buyer's Guide

FP&A & EPM Buyer's Guide: How to Run a Real Software Evaluation

Vendor-neutral evaluation framework for FP&A and EPM software. Seven-phase process covering architecture assessment, consolidation capabilities, modeling engines, TCO analysis, and vendor selection for mid-market finance teams.

25 min readNov 2025

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Accelerate your vendor evaluation process with structured frameworks, templates, scoring models, and implementation guides built from 1,000+ real-world software evaluations.

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Implementation & ROI Models

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