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Finding the right FPM solution is harder than it should be. Most vendors make similar promises, and it’s hard to see where the real differences lie.
The BARC Score FPM DACH 2026 cuts through the confusion – with independent, data-backed evaluations of 14 leading vendors across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Lucanet has once again been named a Market Leader – for the ninth time in a row!
Read on for a summary of the key trends BARC identifies in the FPM market, what the results say about Lucanet, and how you can use these insights to find the right solution for your needs. Or, if you prefer to dive straight into the details, you can download the full report here.
If you’ve researched Financial Performance Management (FPM) vendors, then you know how difficult it can be to compare them.
That's where the BARC Score FPM comes in handy. Published by the independent research and advisory firm BARC, the score offers a structured comparison of top vendors in the DACH market. The score evaluates vendors on two axes: Portfolio Capabilities and Market Execution, to give finance leaders a comprehensive perspective.
The BARC Score FPM reflects what many finance teams are experiencing firsthand: geopolitical volatility, supply chain instability, inflationary pressures, and rapid market shifts. Responding to these developments requires faster and more frequent consolidation, shorter planning cycles, and greater transparency across the organization.
For most teams, it really comes down to three things:
Lucanet is identified as a Market Leader in the BARC Score FPM DACH 2026. The evaluation was based on the Lucanet CFO Solution Platform, focusing specifically on the Consolidation and Financial Planning and Extended Planning and Analysis solutions.
According to BARC, Lucanet’s leading position is established by some key strengths:
Lucanet is acknowledged as a Market Leader in the BARC Score (see the chart below), reflecting the solution's consistent performance across key areas for finance teams.
At the same time, the report highlights a broader pattern in the market. It shows that the platforms aiming to cover a wide range of business functions, while powerful, often come with longer implementation times and higher complexity.
Lucanet takes a different approach: it is a platform built specifically for finance and tax teams, with predefined business rules and top customer ratings. In BARC's evaluation, that translates into:
For many mid-sized and growing organizations, this approach provides a more direct and efficient path to value.
Want to dive deeper into the results? The full, data-backed BARC report breaks down how vendors perform across categories and provides additional context. Download it below.
Lucanet
Lucanet is a global software provider for financial consolidation, planning, and reporting. Our user-friendly CFO Solution Platform is designed to match the exact requirements of finance teams by providing accurate and consistent information effectively. For more than 20 years, 6,000+ customers in 50 countries have already trusted Lucanet.