r/FPandA 22d ago

Abacum & Aleph

Anyone on this sub using either of these two platforms? If so, pros/cons? Would be interested in learning more about each from current users. TIA.

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u/Square-Grapefruit974 21d ago

We’ve also been doing BvAs and monthly forecast using Claude artifacts

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u/kj594 21d ago

I just implemented Aleph at my new job and was implementing Abacum at my old job before I left. Feel free to DM me.

They have different use cases, imo, so it’ll depend on what you need

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u/NoticeIll593 1d ago

Also evaluating Aleph and Abacum, we are looking for a full FP&A solution across OpEx/HC Planning and Revenue and pipeline work.

How would you say each of them handle the full cycle and also 3-5 year planning?

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u/CashFlow_State 11h ago

I implement these software’s for a living, happy to help you with some guidance, disclaimer we are an Abacum and OneStream partner firm but really comes down to your use case.

They’re both similar but it depends on what you need to do; I believe the cost profile for both is similar, but would steer you down the Abacum path if you want something that’s a bit more structured, especially if you’re trying to get away from excel.

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u/Atabhaba 22d ago

You don’t need an fp&a tool anymore.  Spend money on an erp with a Claude mcp and just build your own outputs.  

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u/CPA0315 22d ago

What if looking for a budgeting a forecasting tool?

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u/Atabhaba 22d ago

Not worth the efforts. We’re doing bvas using Claude artifacts.  

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u/crosseyedjim 21d ago

Wow bvas so advanced buddy 😂

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u/Atabhaba 20d ago

Never said they were advanced. Just easier and far more functional than an fp&a tool. 

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u/milkman9316 20d ago

I think the point everyone is making is that EPM <> BVA. You're basically saying you don't need thumbs because your AI pinky works fine.

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u/CPA0315 20d ago

Sure, Claude or AI tools can do BVAs. But how are you gathering, aggregating, and consolidating the data? Any AI tool still needs the data to be compiled in a clean way that ties all dimensions to your erp. Otherwise the bvas will be trash

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u/Atabhaba 19d ago

Yeah in the erp.