Compare Planful (Host Analytics) and EmployeeConnect - Mar 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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

Planful (Host Analytics) is more expensive to implement (TCO) than EmployeeConnect, and EmployeeConnect is rated higher (85/100) than Planful (Host Analytics) (84/100). Planful (Host Analytics) offers users more features (17) than EmployeeConnect (0).

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. EmployeeConnect

Host Analytics, Inc.: Host Analytics offers the corporate performance management (CPM) industry’s only complete application suite for finance and accounting in the cloud.Host Analytics was founded in 2000 with the mission to help businesses make better operational and financial decisions via the understanding of their past and present financial performance, along with w...

EmployeeConnect: Since 1997, EmployeeConnect is committed to deliver innovative HR solutions that challenge the traditional boundaries of HR. Our complete HR suite provides an integrated platform that transforms the way people are managed and engaged to result in improved performance outcomes.

Who is more expensive? Planful (Host Analytics) or EmployeeConnect?

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 EmployeeConnect.

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. EmployeeConnect price starts at $8 per employee/month , When comparing EmployeeConnect to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Budgeting & CPM software cost.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Planful (Host Analytics) Vs. EmployeeConnect 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.

EmployeeConnect: We are still working to collect the list of features for EmployeeConnect.

Target customer size

Planful Budgeting & CPM Software is used by businesses of all sizes across various industries. and EmployeeConnect's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.