New Guide: Lessons from the Trenches for Scaling Companies in 2026
New Guide: Lessons from the Trenches for Scaling Companies in 2026
New Guide: Lessons from the Trenches for Scaling Companies in 2026
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Highest G2 rating for the mid-market
Recognized as a leader by G2
Customers love us
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Highest G2 rating for the mid-market
Recognized as a leader by G2
Customers love us
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Highest G2 rating for the mid-market
Recognized as a leader by G2
See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action
See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action
See the modern Workday Adaptive alternative in action
AI-native FP&A that drives business performance
Use cases
AI-native FP&A that drives business performance
Use cases
AI-native FP&A that drives business performance
Use cases