Compare BlackLine Financial Close Management and Workiva

At a Glance
BlackLine Financial Close Management
BlackLine Financial Close Management
Star Rating
(1,056)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlackLine Financial Close Management
Workiva
Workiva
Star Rating
(1,855)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workiva
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Workiva excels in providing a seamless user experience, with features like custom dashboards that help teams track progress and pending tasks effectively. This level of visibility is particularly appreciated during the financial close process.
  • Users say that BlackLine Financial Close Management offers strong integration capabilities, particularly with SAP, allowing for efficient data fetching for reconciliations and reporting. This feature enhances collaboration and reduces manual work, which is a significant advantage for finance teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Workiva's comprehensive audit trail is a standout feature, making internal audits and external reviews straightforward. Users appreciate the transparency it provides, as every change, comment, and approval is meticulously tracked.
  • According to verified reviews, BlackLine shines in centralizing close activities and automating reconciliations, which improves visibility and strengthens controls. Users highlight that it reduces manual work and enhances accuracy, making it a reliable choice for financial teams.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both products have similar star ratings, Workiva's higher G2 Score reflects greater overall user satisfaction, likely due to its robust feature set and user-friendly interface that simplifies the financial close process.
  • Users express that BlackLine's document storage capabilities are beneficial, allowing teams to access all financial documents from anywhere in the world without the need for paper. This feature is particularly valuable for organizations looking to streamline their processes and improve accessibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlackLine Financial Close Management
No pricing available
Workiva
No pricing available
Free Trial
BlackLine Financial Close Management
No trial information available
Workiva
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
823
8.8
753
Ease of Use
8.6
846
8.7
1,495
Ease of Setup
7.7
471
8.2
1,074
Ease of Admin
8.0
441
8.6
186
Quality of Support
8.6
784
8.8
708
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
433
8.9
189
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
836
9.2
736
Features by Category
7.9
447
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
259
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
340
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
7.3
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
7.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
162
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.2
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
150
Not enough data
7.2
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
370
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.1
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
255
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
308
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
308
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
348
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
242
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
336
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
337
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
206
Not enough data
Cash Flow
7.5
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.8
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
150
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
7.7
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
Payroll
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
8.6
58
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.8
44
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.8
43
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
31
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
309
7.8
275
Reconciliation
8.2
226
|
Verified
8.3
204
|
Verified
8.5
251
|
Verified
8.5
215
|
Verified
8.6
256
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Reporting
8.1
255
|
Verified
8.7
245
|
Verified
8.4
246
|
Verified
8.6
234
8.1
239
|
Verified
8.5
219
|
Verified
Closing Process
8.5
250
|
Verified
8.2
202
|
Verified
8.2
214
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
188
|
Verified
8.4
199
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
6.6
32
6.1
33
7.0
34
6.7
33
7.3
34
6.4
33
6.8
33
Feature Not Available
6.4
34
6.4
32
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
8.8
79
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.4
59
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Financial Insight
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data
Not enough data
8.1
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Status Communication
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.2
65
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
8.2
55
Sustainability ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.9
53
Resource Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administrative
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
6.9
81
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
6.2
61
Reporting
Not enough data
6.6
61
Not enough data
7.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
62
Integration
Not enough data
7.1
59
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
6.8
61
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
6.7
51
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.7
49
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
6.4
48
Not enough data
6.4
50
Not enough data
6.0
49
Not enough data
6.9
51
Not enough data
6.7
40
Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
256
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
185
Not enough data
7.1
184
Workflows - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.5
158
Not enough data
7.6
152
Not enough data
8.3
157
Not enough data
7.3
149
Not enough data
7.3
144
Documentation - Audit Management
Not enough data
7.7
145
Not enough data
7.4
146
Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
7.9
148
Not enough data
7.9
148
Not enough data
6.6
30
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
24
Not enough data
6.9
25
Platform AI Features - Policy Management
Not enough data
6.3
16
Not enough data
5.9
15
Financial ReconciliationHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.0
104
Not enough data
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
8.4
101
Not enough data
8.0
96
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
7.4
83
Not enough data
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
8.2
86
Not enough data
7.3
77
Not enough data
7.8
82
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation
5.5
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
17
Emissions Tracking - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Decarbonization - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
12
Analytics - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Integration - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.1
13
Agentic AI - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.5
76
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.3
48
Business Continuity Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.6
54
Services
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
46
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
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BlackLine Financial Close Management and Workiva are categorized as Financial Close
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlackLine Financial Close Management
BlackLine Financial Close Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.8%
Workiva
Workiva
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.0%
Reviewers' Industry
BlackLine Financial Close Management
BlackLine Financial Close Management
Accounting
15.5%
Oil & Energy
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Financial Services
4.1%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
68.3%
Workiva
Workiva
Accounting
12.6%
Financial Services
9.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Insurance
5.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
60.9%
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Discussions
BlackLine Financial Close Management
BlackLine Financial Close Management Discussions
Does Blackline have a functionality that allows for non-leading ledger reconciliation to leverage on reconciliations already done under the leading ledger?
1 Comment
Claudia A.
CA
In BlackLine's Account Reconciliations there is an associated accounts template to reconcile GL to sub-ledgers. The template is part of the AR solution....Read more
What do you use Notebook for?
1 Comment
Claudia A.
CA
Hello Albert - BlackLine’s Notebook functionality provides a centralized repository for users in any role to create and track notes for their...Read more
I cannot formulate the question at the moment.
1 Comment
Claudia A.
CA
We are here to help whenever you are ready. Read more
Workiva
Workiva Discussions
Can i ise this for upload charts?
1 Comment
CH
The Workiva platform includes the ability to import files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We import charts in Word and PowerPoint files as images...Read more
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