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Extensiv vs IBM Cognos Analytics

Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Inventory

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IBM Cognos Analytics logo

IBM Cognos Analytics

Business Intelligence

AI-powered business intelligence

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system; IBM Cognos Analytics listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Extensiv and IBM Cognos Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Extensiv and IBM Cognos Analytics differ
AttributeExtensivIBM Cognos Analytics
Starting priceOn request$15/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
CategoryInventoryBusiness Intelligence
Founded20061911

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Extensiv

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

Only in IBM Cognos Analytics

  • AI Assistant
  • Natural Language Queries
  • Automated Insights
  • Story Telling
  • Mobile Analytics
  • IBM Db2
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Extensiv

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

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Self-service analyticsnot Extensiv
  • Data explorationnot Extensiv
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Extensiv
  • Collaborative analysisnot Extensiv
  • Embedded analyticsnot Extensiv

Where each one falls short

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

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

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter

Pricing, plan by plan

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

IBM Cognos Analytics

$15/month
  • Standard$15/month
    • Dashboards
    • Reporting
    • AI Insights
  • Plus$35/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Planning
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Extensiv if

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

Choose IBM Cognos Analytics if

  • You need ai assistant.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
  • You also want natural language queries.
IBM Cognos Analytics review

Questions people ask

Is Extensiv or IBM Cognos Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Extensiv starts at On request and IBM Cognos Analytics at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Extensiv or IBM Cognos Analytics?
Extensiv starts at On request and IBM Cognos Analytics at $15/month.
Does Extensiv or IBM Cognos Analytics run on more platforms?
Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. IBM Cognos Analytics runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
What is Extensiv best used for?
Extensiv is most often used for warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider, billing warehouse clients for storage and handling, order and inventory sync across sales channels, small parcel rate shopping and label printing. Of those, warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider and billing warehouse clients for storage and handling are not what IBM Cognos Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Extensiv do that IBM Cognos Analytics cannot?
Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant, Natural Language Queries, Automated Insights, Story Telling. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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.

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