Compare Planful (Host Analytics) and ILOG JRules - Mar 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Planful (Host Analytics) or ILOG JRules?

Planful (Host Analytics) is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ILOG JRules, and ILOG JRules is rated with the same score (84/100) as Planful (Host Analytics) (84/100). Planful (Host Analytics) offers users more features (17) than ILOG JRules (3).

Looking for the right Budgeting & CPM solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Host Analytics, Inc. Vs. IBM

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IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Who is more expensive? Planful (Host Analytics) or ILOG JRules?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Budgeting & CPM software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Planful (Host Analytics) and ILOG JRules.

Planful (Host Analytics) accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Planful is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Budgeting & CPM software. ILOG JRules price starts at $3,324 per license , When comparing ILOG JRules to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Budgeting & CPM software cost.

Bottom line: Planful (Host Analytics) is more expensive than ILOG JRules.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Planful (Host Analytics) Vs. ILOG JRules based on some of the most important and required Budgeting & CPM features.

Planful (Host Analytics): this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Customizable Features, Dashboarding, Forecasting & Budgeting, Graphic Benchmark.

ILOG JRules: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Planful Budgeting & CPM Software is used by businesses of all sizes across various industries. and ILOG JRules's target customer size include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business.