Webinar series with Christian Wattig: FP&A intelligence, one industry at a time
Webinar series with Christian Wattig: FP&A intelligence, one industry at a time
Webinar series with Christian Wattig: FP&A intelligence, one industry at a time

A modern alternative to Workday Adaptive

Adaptive is robust, but hard to operate day to day. Abacum is AI-native and self-serve, built for modern FP&A teams who need flexibility and control.

A modern alternative to Workday Adaptive

Adaptive is robust, but hard to operate day to day. Abacum is AI-native and self-serve, built for modern FP&A teams who need flexibility and control.

A modern alternative to Workday Adaptive

Adaptive is robust, but hard to operate day to day. Abacum is AI-native and self-serve, built for modern FP&A teams who need flexibility and control.

Why teams choose Abacum over Workday Adaptive

Same power. Less friction.

Abacum delivers the same multi-dimensional planning power with a simpler, more intuitive experience that finance teams can actually run independantly.

Changes without consultants

Update models, assumptions, and scenarios quickly without relying on a dedicated admin or external consultants. FP&A teams stay in control as the business evolves.

Collaboration beyond comments

Workday Adaptive makes planning feel isolated. Abacum brings finance and stakeholders together: leave feedback on individual cells, assign tasks, and track inputs.

Why teams choose Abacum over Workday Adaptive

Same power. Less friction.

Abacum delivers the same multi-dimensional planning power with a simpler, more intuitive experience that finance teams can actually run independantly.

Changes without consultants

Update models, assumptions, and scenarios quickly without relying on a dedicated admin or external consultants. FP&A teams stay in control as the business evolves.

Collaboration beyond comments

Time to value matters – our team will have you fully up and running before your Datarails implementation even starts.

Why teams choose Abacum over Workday Adaptive

Same power. Less friction.

Abacum delivers the same multi-dimensional planning power with a simpler, more intuitive experience that finance teams can actually run independantly.

Changes without consultants

Update models, assumptions, and scenarios quickly without relying on a dedicated admin or external consultants. FP&A teams stay in control as the business evolves.

Collaboration beyond comments

Workday Adaptive makes planning feel isolated. Abacum brings finance and stakeholders together: leave feedback on individual cells, assign tasks, and track inputs.

The winning difference is in the details

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

Quality of Support

100%

80%

Ease of Setup

85%

70%

Integrations

90%

70%

Data Visualization

90%

75%

Extended Planning

90%

80%

Product Direction (%positive)

100%

90%

The winning difference is in the details

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

Quality of Support

100%

80%

Ease of Setup

85%

70%

Integrations

90%

70%

Data Visualization

90%

75%

Extended Planning

90%

80%

Product Direction (%positive)

100%

90%

The winning difference is in the details

Quality of Support

100%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

80%

Ease of Setup

85%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

70%

Integrations

90%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

70%

Data Visualization

90%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

75%

Extended Planning

90%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

80%

Product Direction (%positive)

100%

Abacum

Workday Adaptive

90%

What teams unlock with Abacum

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Scenarios you can actually use

Create and compare scenarios without duplicating models or breaking logic. Keep versions connected so teams can explore tradeoffs and align quickly when plans change.

What teams unlock with Abacum

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Scenarios you can actually use

Create and compare scenarios without duplicating models or breaking logic. Keep versions connected so teams can explore tradeoffs and align quickly when plans change.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Truly collaborative planning

Collect inputs, track progress, and manage approvals across teams with structured workflows. Everyone sees what’s needed, who owns it, and where things stand—without chasing updates.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Truly collaborative planning

Collect inputs, track progress, and manage approvals across teams with structured workflows. Everyone sees what’s needed, who owns it, and where things stand—without chasing updates.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Connect your data without the workarounds

Bring financial and operational data together through native integrations. Keep actuals fresh and planning grounded in reality—without CSV chains or manual reconciliation.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Connect your data without the workarounds

Bring financial and operational data together through native integrations. Keep actuals fresh and planning grounded in reality—without CSV chains or manual reconciliation.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Built for how FP&A actually works

Abacum is designed for continuous planning, not static cycles. Models, actuals, and assumptions live in one place, so updates flow through forecasts, scenarios, and reports automatically.

Dashboard showing the planning capabilities of Abacum

Built for how FP&A actually works

Abacum is designed for continuous planning, not static cycles. Models, actuals, and assumptions live in one place, so updates flow through forecasts, scenarios, and reports automatically.

Customers love us

  • The setup was straightforward. We were up and running quickly without the usual complexities of an enterprise tool. Abacum’s team made the whole process seamless.

    Mikkel Lauridsen

    Strategic Finance at Creative Force

  • Looking back at it now, it's easy to say how much better our processes would have been over the past few years had we moved to Abacum sooner.

    Brandon Hibbard

    Finance Analyst at Elevation Church

  • I think with AI and tools like Abacum, the finance team of the future will be leaner. We’re able to focus on what matters—insights and strategy—not manual tasks. Monthly closing is shorter, so we’re actually spending time making the business better.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

  • Right now, we’re just scratching the surface. Once we integrate forecasting and budgeting into Abacum, it’s going to be a game-changer.

    Chris Jelinski

    Director of Business Ops at Soundtrack

  • We finally have a tool that covers all our needs—dashboarding, team collaboration, and connectivity. It’s the complete package we were looking for.

    Ryan Shon

    Strategic Finance at Flipside Crypto

  • Your implementation team is incredibly strong. They help challenge your thinking, work with you on how to set up reporting, and make sure the structure aligns with your strategic needs. That added value is rare.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

Top Rated FP&A Platform on G2

g2-badge-spring-2025
Badge for "High Performer" in the Mid-Market category, dated Spring 2025, with a red and yellow design.
Logo featuring "Easiest To Use" for mid-market, with the text "Spring 2025" at the top.

Recognized as a leader by G2

Customers love us

  • The setup was straightforward. We were up and running quickly without the usual complexities of an enterprise tool. Abacum’s team made the whole process seamless.

    Mikkel Lauridsen

    Strategic Finance at Creative Force

  • Looking back at it now, it's easy to say how much better our processes would have been over the past few years had we moved to Abacum sooner.

    Brandon Hibbard

    Finance Analyst at Elevation Church

  • I think with AI and tools like Abacum, the finance team of the future will be leaner. We’re able to focus on what matters—insights and strategy—not manual tasks. Monthly closing is shorter, so we’re actually spending time making the business better.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

  • Right now, we’re just scratching the surface. Once we integrate forecasting and budgeting into Abacum, it’s going to be a game-changer.

    Chris Jelinski

    Director of Business Ops at Soundtrack

  • We finally have a tool that covers all our needs—dashboarding, team collaboration, and connectivity. It’s the complete package we were looking for.

    Ryan Shon

    Strategic Finance at Flipside Crypto

  • Your implementation team is incredibly strong. They help challenge your thinking, work with you on how to set up reporting, and make sure the structure aligns with your strategic needs. That added value is rare.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

Top Rated FP&A Platform on G2

g2-badge-spring-2025
Badge for "High Performer" in the Mid-Market category, dated Spring 2025, with a red and yellow design.
Logo featuring "Easiest To Use" for mid-market, with the text "Spring 2025" at the top.

Recognized as a leader by G2

Customers love us

  • The setup was straightforward. We were up and running quickly without the usual complexities of an enterprise tool. Abacum’s team made the whole process seamless.

    Mikkel Lauridsen

    Strategic Finance at Creative Force

  • Looking back at it now, it's easy to say how much better our processes would have been over the past few years had we moved to Abacum sooner.

    Brandon Hibbard

    Finance Analyst at Elevation Church

  • I think with AI and tools like Abacum, the finance team of the future will be leaner. We’re able to focus on what matters—insights and strategy—not manual tasks. Monthly closing is shorter, so we’re actually spending time making the business better.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

  • Right now, we’re just scratching the surface. Once we integrate forecasting and budgeting into Abacum, it’s going to be a game-changer.

    Chris Jelinski

    Director of Business Ops at Soundtrack

  • We finally have a tool that covers all our needs—dashboarding, team collaboration, and connectivity. It’s the complete package we were looking for.

    Ryan Shon

    Strategic Finance at Flipside Crypto

  • Your implementation team is incredibly strong. They help challenge your thinking, work with you on how to set up reporting, and make sure the structure aligns with your strategic needs. That added value is rare.

    Vicky Van Asbroeck

    CFO at Clark

Top Rated FP&A Platform on G2

g2-badge-spring-2025
Badge for "High Performer" in the Mid-Market category, dated Spring 2025, with a red and yellow design.
Logo featuring "Easiest To Use" for mid-market, with the text "Spring 2025" at the top.

Recognized as a leader by G2

Abacum vs. Adaptive Planning FAQs

Answers about migration, onboarding, modeling flexibility, governance, and integrations.

How does migration to Abacum work?

What does onboarding involve?

How flexible is financial modeling?

How does Abacum support governance?

Can Abacum connect with other systems?

See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action

See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action

See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action