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Board vs Oracle Hyperion comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
Organizations save time and reduce costs with Board's efficiency, enhancing ERP integration and streamlining municipal processes.
Sentiment score
6.3
Users had varied experiences with Oracle Hyperion, citing efficiency gains and accuracy improvements, but effectiveness depended on project management.
It's hard for me to gauge the monetary benefits, but the time saved in budgeting and forecasting processes indicates a definite bonus.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Board's customer service is praised for responsiveness and reliability, despite occasional communication issues, contributing to positive user experiences.
Sentiment score
5.5
Oracle Hyperion customer service is generally good, but technical support varies with delays and inefficiencies, especially for complex issues.
As long as I go through my account manager, I receive very good support.
Support is generally fast for Sev1 or Sev2 tickets but slower for lower-severity tickets.
The response time is not that good.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Board efficiently manages scaling, offering flexibility and robust data processing, though some face scalability issues with larger Windows client data.
Sentiment score
7.2
Oracle Hyperion is scalable, suited for large enterprises, but faces limitations in non-cloud environments and specific configurations.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Users generally find the platform stable, with occasional issues mostly due to user error or integration challenges.
Sentiment score
7.1
Oracle Hyperion is stable with occasional issues; proper setup ensures reliable performance, especially in large-scale environments.
Board's stability is excellent, with uptime around ninety-nine point nine percent, and I have not experienced any issues.
Cloud configurations have not exhibited issues like crashing or slowing down for significant data volumes.
We sometimes encounter bugs and need to connect with Oracle Support.
 

Room For Improvement

Board needs improvements in integration, user experience, data handling, and performance to optimize functionality and accessibility.
Oracle Hyperion requires improvements in integration, user interface, scalability, and security, with frequent patches and complex configurations causing concerns.
If the design isn't right, the flexibility of Board can negatively impact performance.
After moving to PBCS and EPBCS, the per-user license fees can be reduced, particularly for bulk users.
The pricing model could be more flexible as it's more expensive than its competitors.
 

Setup Cost

Board offers flexible pricing, valued for cost-benefit despite being pricier than competitors; partner support is essential during implementation.
Oracle Hyperion is costly with initial fees, annual support, and cloud subscriptions, but some find it reasonable compared to competitors.
The pricing model is on the higher side compared to its competitors.
 

Valuable Features

Board provides a comprehensive platform for customization, reporting, data analysis, security, and diverse functionalities with minimal IT involvement.
Oracle Hyperion is valued for scalability, user-friendly interface, financial integration, automation, and robust data-driven financial management capabilities.
Our budgeting and forecasting processes support around three hundred twenty users who would otherwise rely on Excel, making Board invaluable for saving time.
It enables me to input data directly based on my security and business lines, with an inbuilt calculation engine for data aggregation and reporting.
The feature that allows automation of the budgeting and forecasting process is extremely valuable, especially when compared to Excel.
 

Categories and Ranking

Board
Ranking in Business Performance Management
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (23rd), Reporting (20th)
Oracle Hyperion
Ranking in Business Performance Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Business Performance Management category, the mindshare of Board is 6.8%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Hyperion is 11.1%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Performance Management
 

Featured Reviews

Wiboon Thabsuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use and requires less time to learn or understand its features
I think the product is good in terms of ease of use. The interface looks really nice and very easy to use. Every command appears in the icon. It looks like you don't have to understand everything about the command. You do not necessarily have to know more, or I would say that there is less time for our study about the products. Functionality-wise, it is quite easy to use and requires less time to understand or learn about the product. I am a software vendor, so I do not use the tool myself. I use it for my clients. My clients mostly use it for budgeting and timing purposes. I would say that's really less maintenance at all because they can do everything by themselves. It is good in terms of ease of use.
Pranit Chhajed - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation of financial processes streamlines operations but pricing needs improvement
Our clients mostly use Hyperion for their financial requirements, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning The feature that allows automation of the budgeting and forecasting process is extremely valuable, especially when compared to Excel. The workflow management of planning and the…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Is Board better than Anaplan as a Business Intelligence (BI) solution?
We've had several FP&A departments include Anaplan in their analytics discussions, and while BI information IS generated, the focus is generally on compiling input from various sources and simu...
What do you like most about Board?
All the reports are prepared automatically.
What needs improvement with Board?
Some of my company's customers are interested to see the predictive analytics part of the tool. Some customers would like to leverage or prioritize predictive analytics as the main feature, but som...
What do you like most about Oracle Hyperion?
We can collect data from various sources, which is very useful for budgeting and planning.
What needs improvement with Oracle Hyperion?
Pricing is a significant concern. After moving to PBCS and EPBCS, the per-user license fees can be reduced, particularly for bulk users. For example, a company with fifty users versus five hundred ...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Hyperion?
I use Oracle Hyperion ( /products/oracle-hyperion-reviews ) for summarizing data from our ERP ( /categories/erp ) system to gain insights into company performance, such as revenue and profit for a ...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

Coca-Cola, Puma, Desigual, Ricoh, KPMG, H&M, Groupe SEB
ITNL, Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., Zaklady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma S.A., Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., Barco N.V., SITA, McGregor Fashion Group B.V., PCCW Ltd.
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