PromoQuery vs. the alternatives
AI-powered TPM, comparedwith legacy software and spreadsheets
Same core capabilities as the enterprise platforms, a fraction of the time to go live, and none of the spreadsheet risk.
PromoQuery vs. legacy TPM
PromoQuery vs. Blacksmith, UpClear, Vistex & Exceedra
Same core TPM capabilities. Different pricing, different timeline, different experience. See exactly how PromoQuery stacks up against the leading enterprise TPM software.
| Feature | PromoQuery | Legacy TPM | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan promotions by customer / product / period | |||
| Automated deduction-to-plan matching | |||
| Gross-to-net retailer P&L | Often add-on | ||
| Baseline + promotion lift forecasting | |||
| Built by CPG CPAs with 25+ years experience | |||
| Time to go live | 5–10 days | 3–9 months | Immediate, but limited |
| Price | $0 | $2K–10K / mo | Free (but risky) |
| Dedicated IT resources required | No | Yes | No |
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Three ways to run trade promotions
Which one fits your brand
AI-powered TPM
PromoQuery
Best for: CPG brands that have outgrown spreadsheets and do not want an enterprise rollout.
- Complimentary core platform
- Live in 5 to 10 business days
- Built by CPG finance experts
- No IT project needed
- Newer than the enterprise vendors
- Deep integrations are paid add-ons
Blacksmith, UpClear, Vistex, Exceedra
Legacy enterprise TPM
Best for: Very large brands with IT teams and complex global requirements.
- Very broad feature sets
- Mature integrations
- Built for global scale
- $2K to $10K per month
- 3 to 9 months to implement
- Needs dedicated IT resources
Excel and shared workbooks
Spreadsheets
Best for: A handful of promotions and one person who owns the file.
- Immediate and familiar
- No new software to buy
- No claim-to-plan matching
- Versions drift between teams
- Reporting is rebuilt by hand
Making the move
Switching is a checklist, not a project
Switching from legacy TPM
- 1Export your product, retailer and deduction masters
- 2List the reports finance actually uses today
- 3Run PromoQuery next to the old system for one close
- 4Retire the old contract at renewal
Your TPM expert walks you through it
Switching from spreadsheets
- 1Pick the planner workbook that is closest to the truth
- 2Load it through the Excel templates
- 3Match last quarter’s deductions to see what slipped through
- 4Move every team to the one shared plan
Your TPM expert walks you through it
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