# AchieveIt, Elate vs Rhythm Comparison

| | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 199 | 13 | 408 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (43.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | Contact Us Per Year | Contact Us Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AchieveIt

Pros:
- Ease of Use (25 reviews)
- Tracking (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)
- Dashboard Issues (4 reviews)

### Elate

**Not enough data**

### Rhythm

Pros:
- Ease of Use (31 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (27 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (8 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (7 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (350 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (119 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (283 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (337 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AchieveIt

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core

Price: Contact Us

Description: For teams or small organizations, with 20 users or more, looking to improve planning &amp; execution

Key Features:
- Unlimited Plans &amp; Projects
- Access to core platform features
- Implementation Planning Calls

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/achieveit/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Elate

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Elate&#39;s Strategy Execution Platform

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Key Features:
- Real-time Progress Tracking
- AI-Powered Status Update Workflows
- Automated Reminders and Update Requests

[Learn more about Elate](https://www.g2.com/products/elate/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Rhythm

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Rhythm Premium

Price: Contact Us Per Month

Description: Focus, Alignment, &amp; Accountability for Your Executive Team and Beyond

Key Features:
- AI Enhanced Annual &amp; Quarter Planning
- Connect Your Strategy to Daily Execution
- AI Powered Plan Reviews

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/rhythm-systems-rhythm/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Strategic Planning and Execution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AchieveIt** | 8.7/10 | 98 |
| **Elate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhythm** | 8.5/10 | 238 |

#### Prepare

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Strategy Map** | 8.5 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (190 reviews) | 
| **Strategy Model** | 8.7 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (185 reviews) | 
| **Rules** | 8.3 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (177 reviews) | 
| **Frameworks** | 8.3 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (178 reviews) | 

#### Plan 

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vision Statement** | 8.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (206 reviews) | 
| **Goals** | 9.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (229 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | 8.9 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (214 reviews) | 
| **Cascade Planning** | 8.5 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (202 reviews) | 

#### Optimize

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Progress Tracking** | 9.3 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (226 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | 8.7 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (215 reviews) | 
| **OKR** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (180 reviews) | 

#### Execute

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (123 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | 8.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (123 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 9.1 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (122 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (123 reviews) | 

### Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AchieveIt** | 8.3/10 | 79 |
| **Elate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhythm** | 8.0/10 | 222 |

#### Communication

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 8.8 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (188 reviews) | 
| **Confidence Levels** | 8.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | 
| **Messaging Integrations** | 7.9 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (150 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | 8.4 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (166 reviews) | 

#### Goal Creation

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Team OKR** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (191 reviews) | 
| **Individual OKR** | 8.3 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (186 reviews) | 
| **Mind Mapping** | 7.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (140 reviews) | 
| **Action Item Creation** | 8.6 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (187 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (9 reviews) | 

### FP&amp;A (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AchieveIt** | 8.5/10 | 45 |
| **Elate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhythm** | 7.4/10 | 58 |

#### Financial Planning

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extended Planning** | 8.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.7 (54 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 8.4 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.7 (52 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - FP&amp;A (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis) 

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Financial Insight

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting** | 7.5 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Forecasting** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **Planning** | 8.7 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.5 (53 reviews) | 
| **Data Analysis** | 8.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.0 (51 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reporting** | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.6 (52 reviews) | 
| **Reporting Templates** | 8.3 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.6 (53 reviews) | 

#### Status Communication

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | 8.9 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (56 reviews) | 
| **Version Control** | 8.4 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.1 (51 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data Updates** | 9.4 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.6 (52 reviews) | 
| **Scorecards** | 8.8 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 

### Strategic Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AchieveIt** | 8.2/10 | 5 |
| **Elate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhythm** | N/A | N/A |

#### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objectives** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roadmaps** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Demand management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Planning** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visiblity** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategy Model** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Frameworks** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ESG Impact** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Performance** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Intelligence** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Insights** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Agents** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting &amp; Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AchieveIt** | N/A | N/A |
| **Elate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rhythm** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting &amp; Finance

| Feature | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/objectives-and-key-results-okr), [Strategic Planning and Execution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-planning-and-execution)

**Unique to AchieveIt (2):** [FP&amp;A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis), [Strategic Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-portfolio-management)


**Unique to Rhythm (1):** [FP&amp;A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AchieveIt | Elate | Rhythm | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.7% | 57.1% | 28.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.0% | 42.9% | 57.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.3% | 0% | 14.4% | 

### By Industry

#### AchieveIt

- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 23.8%
- **Government Administration:** 11.4%
- **Higher Education:** 9.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.2%
- **Government Relations:** 3.6%
- **Chemicals:** 2.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.1%
- **Banking:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 21.8%

#### Elate

- **Computer Software:** 50.0%
- **Venture Capital &amp; Private Equity:** 25.0%
- **Fund-Raising:** 25.0%

#### Rhythm

- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 10.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Human Resources:** 4.0%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.5%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 51.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AchieveIt

- [Cascade](https://www.g2.com/products/cascade-strategy-cascade/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (249 reviews)
- [ClearPoint Strategy](https://www.g2.com/products/clearpoint-strategy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
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- [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1221 reviews)
- [Workiva](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2145 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Elate

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- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Rhythm

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- [ClearPoint Strategy](https://www.g2.com/products/clearpoint-strategy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [Perdoo](https://www.g2.com/products/perdoo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (536 reviews)
- [Profit.co](https://www.g2.com/products/profit-co/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (490 reviews)
- [Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/lattice-lattice/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4096 reviews)
- [WorkBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/workboard/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1904 reviews)
- [Leapsome](https://www.g2.com/products/leapsome/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2412 reviews)
- [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13638 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12418 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AchieveIt

- Title: [What does the AchieveIt team do to help train my team and overcome the change management challenges that come with adoption?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/onboarding-implementation) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Your AchieveIt Execution Expert team will come onsite to train your team not only on the software itself, but also discuss best practices and processes for..."
- Title: [Does AchieveIt integrate with other software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integrations-edc03528-ff75-4e4d-9752-973b1d797891) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The AchieveIt implementation team will work with you to customize an API connector for most tools. Please ask your AchieveIt Execution Expert about specific..."
- Title: [Do you have customer support to help with the processes outside of the software, like plan execution and change management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/included-services) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "AchieveIt provides software AND services. We know that transformation can&#39;t be successful without approaching execution from both sides of the process and..."
- Title: [What are the major differences between AchieveIt and project management tools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/achieveit-vs-project-management) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- AchieveIt is higher level: Project management platforms are designed to measure activity, tactics, and lower-level tasks. AchieveIt is purpose-built to..."
- Title: [What are the major differences between AchieveIt and online/multi-access spreadsheets (like Smartsheet and Sharepoint)?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/achieveit-vs-dynamic-spreadsheets) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- Fast, automated reporting: AchieveIt&#39;s reporting process is automated, so it doesn&#39;t require the manual hours of data-chasing, compilation, and prepping..."

### Elate

No discussions available for this product.

### Rhythm

- Title: [What is Rhythm used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rhythm-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Strategic planning software that maintains team focus on team goals and company priorities."
- Title: [Do you use any data warehouses to sync with Rhythm?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33427-do-you-use-any-data-warehouses-to-sync-with-rhythm) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!

Thanks for the question.  Our API should be able to handle the upload of your data directly into Rhythm.  Drop us a line to discuss the details to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/achieveit-vs-elate-vs-rhythm-systems-rhythm)

