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Anaplan vs Extensiv

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Anaplan

Business Intelligence

Connected planning platform with an in-memory calculation engine for large multidimensional models

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Extensiv

Inventory

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Anaplan workspace is licensed by memory consumed, so a model that grows as the business adds SKUs, regions or scenarios generates a bill increase without a single new user being added, and teams end up optimising models for licence cost rather than clarity.; Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • They diverge on capability: Anaplan covers Hyperblock calculation engine, Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anaplan and Extensiv actually diverge.

Attributes where Anaplan and Extensiv differ
AttributeAnaplanExtensiv
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOSWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceInventory
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Anaplan

  • Hyperblock calculation engine
  • Connected planning
  • Scenario and versioning
  • Model builder
  • Anaplan PlanIQ
  • Workflow and approvals
  • Application lifecycle management
  • Data integration

Only in Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Anaplan

  • Sales territory and quota planning across thousands of reps where a change to segmentation must reflow quota immediatelynot Extensiv
  • Demand and supply planning at SKU and location level for a manufacturer with tens of thousands of itemsnot Extensiv
  • Workforce planning that ties headcount, cost and capacity to a revenue plan across dozens of business unitsnot Extensiv
  • Replacing a spreadsheet estate where the master planning model has become too large and too fragile for Excel to open reliablynot Extensiv

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot Anaplan
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot Anaplan
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot Anaplan
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot Anaplan
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot Anaplan

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Anaplan

  • Workspace is licensed by memory consumed, so a model that grows as the business adds SKUs, regions or scenarios generates a bill increase without a single new user being added, and teams end up optimising models for licence cost rather than clarity.
  • Model building requires certified Anaplan modellers using a proprietary formula language, and the labour market for that skill is small, so most customers stay dependent on a systems integrator long after go-live.
  • Thoma Bravo took the company private in 2022 in a $10.7bn deal, and customers have since reported firmer renewal terms; a private-equity owner optimising for cash flow is a real factor in a multi-year planning contract.
  • Native reporting and visualisation are weak for anything beyond planning grids, so most customers push data out to Power BI or Tableau for executive reporting, adding another tool and another latency point.
  • Implementations are long. A connected planning programme across finance and supply chain routinely runs six to eighteen months before the first production plan, which is difficult to justify when the business wants a forecast this quarter.

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Anaplan

On request
  • Anaplan$undefined/year
    • Licensed by user tier and by workspace capacity
    • Workspace charged on memory consumed by models, independent of user count
    • Multi-year enterprise agreements are the norm

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Anaplan if

  • You need hyperblock calculation engine.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want connected planning.
Anaplan review

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Extensiv review

Questions people ask

Is Anaplan or Extensiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Anaplan starts at On request and Extensiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anaplan or Extensiv?
Anaplan starts at On request and Extensiv at On request.
Does Anaplan or Extensiv run on more platforms?
Anaplan runs on Web, iOS. Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
What is Anaplan best used for?
Anaplan is most often used for sales territory and quota planning across thousands of reps where a change to segmentation must reflow quota immediately, demand and supply planning at sku and location level for a manufacturer with tens of thousands of items, workforce planning that ties headcount, cost and capacity to a revenue plan across dozens of business units, replacing a spreadsheet estate where the master planning model has become too large and too fragile for excel to open reliably. Of those, sales territory and quota planning across thousands of reps where a change to segmentation must reflow quota immediately and demand and supply planning at sku and location level for a manufacturer with tens of thousands of items are not what Extensiv is typically brought in for.
What can Anaplan do that Extensiv cannot?
Anaplan covers Hyperblock calculation engine, Connected planning, Scenario and versioning, Model builder. Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Anaplan: Why is Anaplan expensive even when user counts are low?

Because workspace is licensed on the memory your models consume as well as on users. Large models cost money regardless of how many people log in.

Extensiv: Does Extensiv publish its pricing publicly?

No. Extensiv does not disclose pricing information on its website. Customers must request a demo or contact the company at 888-375-2368 to obtain pricing details.

Source
Anaplan: Do we need a systems integrator?

Almost always for the first implementation. The proprietary modelling language and the scale of typical models make an experienced partner or an internal certified team effectively mandatory.

Extensiv: Does Extensiv offer any free products?

Yes. Extensiv's Integration Manager tool is available to get started for free at https://app.cartrover.com/signup.php, but main products require contacting sales for pricing.

Source
Anaplan: Who owns Anaplan?

Thoma Bravo, which took it private in 2022 for $10.7bn.

Anaplan: Can it replace our BI tool?

No. It is a planning and calculation platform; most customers still export to Power BI or Tableau for reporting and dashboards.

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