# Cascade vs Strategy Designer Comparison | | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 247 | 3 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | $149 per year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cascade Pros: - Ease of Use (27 reviews) - Customer Support (17 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (7 reviews) - Feature Issues (3 reviews) ### Strategy Designer **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### Cascade #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Team Price: Free Description: Get started, for free, TODAY. No commitments, no time limits. Try out Cascade's core strategy execution features, including up to 4 users, unlimited plans, unlimited metrics, and more! Key Features: - Up to 4 users - Unlimited Plans - Unlimited Goals [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cascade-strategy-cascade/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Strategy Designer #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Up to 5 Plan Docs Price: $149 per year [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/strategy-designer/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Strategic Planning and Execution | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cascade** | 9.1/10 | 107 | | **Strategy Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Prepare | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Strategy Map** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Strategy Model** | 9.1 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rules** | 8.6 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Frameworks** | 8.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Plan | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Vision Statement** | 9.1 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goals** | 9.2 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | 9.2 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cascade Planning** | 9.3 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Optimize | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Progress Tracking** | 9.2 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | | **KPIs** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | | **OKR** | 8.9 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Execute | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Performance** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication** | 9.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Alignment** | 9.1 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Objectives and Key Results (OKR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cascade** | 7.8/10 | 5 | | **Strategy Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Communication | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Feedback** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Confidence Levels** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Messaging Integrations** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Onboarding** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Goal Creation | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Team OKR** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Individual OKR** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mind Mapping** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Action Item Creation** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR) | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cascade** | 9.0/10 | 12 | | **Strategy Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Financial Planning | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Extended Planning** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial Insight | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Budgeting** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Forecasting** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Planning** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Analysis** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom Reporting** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting Templates** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Status Communication | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Data Updates** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Scorecards** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Strategic Portfolio Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | | **Strategy Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Objectives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roadmaps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Demand management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Visiblity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Strategy Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **ESG Impact** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Process Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virtual Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | | **Strategy Designer** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Strategic Planning and Execution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-planning-and-execution) **Unique to Cascade (3):** [FP&A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis), [Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/objectives-and-key-results-okr), [Strategic Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-portfolio-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cascade | Strategy Designer | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 35.2% | 0% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.1% | 100.0% | | **Enterprise** | 23.7% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Cascade - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.0% - **Higher Education:** 5.2% - **Financial Services:** 5.2% - **Government Administration:** 4.7% - **Education Management:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 3.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.0% - **Construction:** 3.0% - **Other:** 47.6% #### Strategy Designer - **Education Management:** 100.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cascade - [AchieveIt](https://www.g2.com/products/achieveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (199 reviews) - [ClearPoint Strategy](https://www.g2.com/products/clearpoint-strategy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Rhythm](https://www.g2.com/products/rhythm-systems-rhythm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (408 reviews) - [WorkBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/workboard/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (103 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) - 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[PSOHUB.](https://www.g2.com/products/psohub/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (215 reviews) - [Quantive StrategyAI](https://www.g2.com/products/quantive-strategyai/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (203 reviews) - [ClearPoint Strategy](https://www.g2.com/products/clearpoint-strategy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (177 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cascade - Title: [Is Cascade a Project Management tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/project-management-bd5de5e4-7fd3-41d5-ab5f-cf1d984c13e2) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. It has some functionality – such as task tracking and simple gantt charts with visual dependencies – of a PM tool, but it isn’t trying to be a full..." - Title: [What is cascade strategy?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cascade-strategy) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It is the belief that strategy should be dynamic and alive in the day to day of those aspiring to deliver it. Cascade strategy is a platform of tools and..." - Title: [Does the pricing above include everything I need to start?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/starting-cascade) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "There are no hidden costs when using Cascade. Our Enterprise plan includes basic training for your administrators, whilst our Enterprise PLUS plan includes a..." - Title: [Do I need a credit card for the free trial?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/billing-d00d5d7d-e656-4524-82ee-7bf4157003f7) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Absolutely not – our free trial is available with no payment details, instantly. Simply click here to get started right away." - Title: [How does billing work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/billing-81283ba0-8885-4cd1-8718-4b696138f9a9) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You’ll be billed annually in advance. For full flexibility, we also offer our Pro plan on a month-to-month basis, for around 20% more than the discounted..." ### Strategy Designer No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cascade-strategy-cascade-vs-strategy-designer)