GAINS vs e2open Connected Planning

GGAINS8.8Visit e2open Connected Planning7.6Visit

Higher score G GAINS #5 in Supply Chain Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GAINS

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e2open Connected Planning #19 in Supply Chain Management Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit e2open

• GAINS fits best

  Complex, optimization-heavy supply chains

• e2open Connected Planning fits best

  Multi-tier supply chain planning

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Side by side

Feature	GGAINS 8.8/10 Visit ↗	e2open Connected Planning 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#5 in Supply Chain Management Software	#19 in Supply Chain Management Software
Best for	Complex, optimization-heavy supply chains	Multi-tier supply chain planning
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Features GAINS 5/5 · e2open Connected Planning 5/5
Demand planning	✓	✓
Supplier management	✓	✓
Logistics planning	✓	✓
Fulfillment management	✓	✓
Scenario planning	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment options	Both	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Machine-learning demand sensing uses external signals for demand prediction Combines inventory, transportation, network, and order-planning workflows Supports SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, ERP, and CRM integrations	Plans demand, supply, production, distribution, and transportation Models what-if scenarios against constraints and synchronized plans Supports collaboration across suppliers and contract manufacturers
Cons	Broad functionality may be more than smaller supply chains require Pricing requires contact with the vendor Deployment and orchestration choices may require careful planning	Pricing requires contact with sales Cloud deployment may not suit organizations requiring other deployment options Broad enterprise scope may exceed the needs of narrow planning teams
Our verdict	GAINS is a supply chain planning and optimization platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service-intensive organizations. It is designed for complex, inventory-intensive operations that need coordinated decisions across… Read the review →	e2open Connected Planning is a cloud-based enterprise supply chain planning platform for organizations coordinating complex, multi-enterprise networks. It connects demand, supply, inventory, logistics, suppliers, contract manufacturers,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GAINS — where it wins

  • Machine-learning demand sensing uses external signals for demand prediction
  • Combines inventory, transportation, network, and order-planning workflows
  • Supports SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, ERP, and CRM integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad functionality may be more than smaller supply chains require
  • Pricing requires contact with the vendor
  • Deployment and orchestration choices may require careful planning

• e2open Connected Planning — where it wins

  • Plans demand, supply, production, distribution, and transportation
  • Models what-if scenarios against constraints and synchronized plans
  • Supports collaboration across suppliers and contract manufacturers

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Cloud deployment may not suit organizations requiring other deployment options
  • Broad enterprise scope may exceed the needs of narrow planning teams

• GGAINS8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  GAINS combines machine learning, optimization, and orchestration for complex supply chains.

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• e2open Connected Planning7.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud platform for planning and coordinating complex, multi-tier supply networks.

  Visit e2openFull verdict →