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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (89.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$250.00 Per Month
Abacum
Star Rating
(140)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (89.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AbacumCausal
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Abacum excels in customer support, with users highlighting the responsiveness and direct access to account management. This level of support is particularly beneficial for teams needing quick assistance, especially with the added advantage of a US office for timely responses.
- Users say that Causal offers a highly intuitive user interface, making it easy for small businesses to implement and use. Reviewers appreciate the logical design and syntax, which allows for quick integration with other data sources and effective collaboration on forecasts.
- According to verified reviews, Abacum's version management feature stands out, enabling finance teams to keep track of different scenarios and report versions seamlessly. This capability is praised for enhancing workflow efficiency and decision-making processes.
- Reviewers mention that Causal provides a robust solution for blending actual and forecasted values, with features like cross-tab references and visually appealing charts. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users looking to create detailed and informative financial reports.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Causal is well-suited for small businesses, Abacum's focus on mid-market companies allows it to cater to more complex financial needs, which can be a deciding factor for larger organizations seeking comprehensive financial planning tools.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Abacum generally receives higher ratings for ease of use and overall satisfaction. This is reflected in its higher G2 Score, indicating a more favorable reception among users who value a smooth and efficient experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Abacum
No pricing availableCausal
Modelling
$250.00
Per Month
Ideal for CEOs, founders, and finance teams at 10 to 25-person companies.
- 2 Members (add additional members for $49/month)
- Unlimited models + 1M Cell Limit
- 1 Standard Data Integration (
Free Trial
Abacum
Free Trial is available
Causal
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
124
8.8
181
Ease of Use
9.1
125
8.5
181
Ease of Setup
8.4
103
8.4
78
Ease of Admin
9.1
93
8.9
73
Quality of Support
9.8
120
9.3
164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
91
9.1
70
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
123
9.1
150
Features by Category
Reports
9.2
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
9.2
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
Reports
9.2
27
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
Visualization
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Data Updates
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
Data Updates
9.3
29
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
Budget Creation
9.4
87
8.7
89
9.2
81
8.4
78
9.2
80
8.4
92
9.1
82
8.9
106
8.5
77
9.1
88
9.4
83
9.1
89
Budget Management
9.4
78
8.8
67
9.3
78
8.8
71
8.9
80
Feature Not Available
Forecasting
9.5
85
8.8
92
9.1
74
9.0
81
9.0
72
9.2
80
9.3
79
9.2
78
8.3
14
5.0
16
Analytics
9.1
77
8.8
78
9.3
78
9.0
80
9.3
72
9.3
81
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
5.9
11
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
Data Management
9.4
90
8.8
73
9.4
89
8.7
58
9.2
88
8.2
56
Reporting Structure
9.5
85
8.3
61
9.1
86
8.3
65
9.1
90
8.2
64
Standard Analytics
9.3
88
8.5
68
9.1
86
8.4
69
9.5
87
8.4
67
9.4
90
8.3
65
Custom Analytics
9.4
91
8.8
81
9.4
88
9.0
70
9.3
88
8.9
75
9.2
88
9.0
77
9.1
50
8.8
10
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
5.7
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
40
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
4.8
8
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
38
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.8
46
8.7
21
9.4
59
8.8
24
8.9
59
8.5
21
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
5.5
11
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.2
54
8.9
25
9.1
54
9.2
26
9.0
57
9.3
26
Data
8.8
62
8.8
26
9.0
61
8.8
25
8.9
60
8.8
26
8.7
56
8.6
25
Status Communication
9.2
57
8.0
22
9.0
60
8.0
22
9.2
57
8.9
22
8.9
47
8.3
20
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
8.5
12
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Abacum and Causal are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Budgeting and Forecasting, and Financial Analysis
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Abacum
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Causal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Financial Services
13.8%
Consumer Services
5.1%
Human Resources
4.3%
Other
37.7%
Computer Software
21.1%
Financial Services
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Internet
2.8%
Other
47.8%
Discussions
Abacum has no discussions with answers
Are they thinking on lines of coming up with domain-centric solutions to reduce time redundancies for Excel users to help them make the switch?
1 Comment
LK
Hi Animesh,
Causal is currently mainly used for operational finance models. However, there are also lots of random other use-cases: ROI sales calculators,...Read more
Causal has no more discussions with answers
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