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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
6.0
Users report varying ROI with Oracle Hyperion, highlighting process improvements, accuracy, reduced task time, and enhanced decision-making.
It's hard for me to gauge the monetary benefits, but the time saved in budgeting and forecasting processes indicates a definite bonus.
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

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
5.4
Oracle's customer service feedback is mixed, citing delays and coordination issues, though high-priority issues get faster responses.
As long as I go through my account manager, I receive very good support.
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I rate Oracle's technical support as very good, giving it a score of 8 to 9 out of 10.
Product Support Engineer at JSW
Support is generally fast for Sev1 or Sev2 tickets but slower for lower-severity tickets.
Associate Consultant at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
They can improve their process.
Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

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
7.0
Oracle Hyperion is scalable and suitable for large organizations, though some users face performance challenges during expansion.
I rate the scalability of Oracle Hyperion as an 8 out of 10 because it remains a top choice in the market.
Product Support Engineer at JSW
 

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
7.0
Oracle Hyperion is stable with occasional bugs, reliable performance on-premises, and robust cloud versions when best practices are followed.
Board's stability is excellent, with uptime around ninety-nine point nine percent, and I have not experienced any issues.
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Cloud configurations have not exhibited issues like crashing or slowing down for significant data volumes.
Associate Consultant at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
We sometimes encounter bugs and need to connect with Oracle Support.
Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Board needs improvements in integration, user experience, data handling, and performance to optimize functionality and accessibility.
Oracle Hyperion requires user interface, reporting, integration, documentation, pricing, and support improvements for enhanced usability and advanced functionality.
If the design isn't right, the flexibility of Board can negatively impact performance.
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
For example, a company with fifty users versus five hundred users should see better pricing.
Associate Consultant at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
It is user-friendly and offers several advantages in financial reporting and consolidation.
Product Support Engineer at JSW
The pricing model could be more flexible as it's more expensive than its competitors.
Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Board offers flexible pricing, valued for cost-benefit despite being pricier than competitors; partner support is essential during implementation.
Oracle Hyperion's pricing includes high setup costs and complex licensing, challenging for medium-sized firms due to user-based expenses.
The pricing model is on the higher side compared to its competitors.
Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Board provides a comprehensive platform for customization, reporting, data analysis, security, and diverse functionalities with minimal IT involvement.
Oracle Hyperion offers intuitive interfaces, data security, and efficient planning, streamlining global finance management with comprehensive insights.
Our budgeting and forecasting processes support around three hundred twenty users who would otherwise rely on Excel, making Board invaluable for saving time.
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It enables me to input data directly based on my security and business lines, with an inbuilt calculation engine for data aggregation and reporting.
Associate Consultant at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
Anaplan allows for quick module changes, where adjustments in one module reflect throughout the user experience.
Product Support Engineer at JSW
This issue has been resolved, and Oracle Hyperion data can now be updated, with data loads completed in 30 minutes.
Divisional Head Operational & Reputational Risk at Allied Bank Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Board
Ranking in Business Performance Management
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (22nd), Reporting (17th)
Oracle Hyperion
Ranking in Business Performance Management
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Business Performance Management category, the mindshare of Board is 4.9%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Hyperion is 5.5%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Performance Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Hyperion5.5%
Board4.9%
Other89.6%
Business Performance Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2645016 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Software Delivery at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Offers flexibility in design and saves time in budgeting and forecasting processes
I find Board to be simple and easy to use. It offers significant flexibility in designing solutions. The system overall is very useful, with many capabilities that provide flexibility. Our budgeting and forecasting processes support around three hundred twenty users who would otherwise rely on Excel, making Board invaluable for saving time.
SC
Product Support Engineer at JSW
Empower financial planning with user-friendly and robust features
The best features of Oracle Hyperion revolve around their cloud-based technology, which is gradually moving to cloud solutions such as EPMCSG, while Anaplan uses two engines for calculations, the classic engine and the Essbase engine. Anaplan allows for quick module changes, where adjustments in one module reflect throughout the user experience. In contrast, Oracle Hyperion relies on Essbase as a database with calculation scripts and business rules, and it incorporates Smart View technology for Excel connections, providing a familiar interface for users. Oracle Hyperion is fundamentally a good technology and does not require significant improvements compared to other technologies because it is user-friendly and offers several advantages in financial reporting and consolidation. However, I have observed that Anaplan has built-in UX pages for report preparation, unlike Oracle Hyperion, which often relies on third-party tools such as Hyperion Financial Reporting and Power BI for reporting.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise38
 

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?
Board's integration could be a bit more robust, but what we have works. If the design isn't right, the flexibility of Board can negatively impact performance.
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?
We are going to re-implement the Oracle Hyperion system due to changes in our chart of account process and some other factors. We were analyzing whether to move to a cloud system, EPM Cloud. We hav...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Hyperion?
We are using Oracle Financials and Oracle Hyperion. Oracle Hyperion is used for budget and MIS reporting, while Financials is used for financial accounting, payables, receivables, and general ledge...
 

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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