# COMPASS Quality Management System vs Cascade Comparison | | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 50 | 248 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### COMPASS Quality Management System **Not enough data** ### Cascade Pros: - Ease of Use (27 reviews) - Customer Support (17 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (7 reviews) - Feature Issues (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (41 reviews) | 9.0 (184 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | 9.1 (185 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (147 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (128 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 9.6 (181 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 9.6 (128 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (40 reviews) | 9.7 (173 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### COMPASS Quality Management System #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Project and Portfolio Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | #### Portfolio Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Portfolio Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portfolio Mix** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Project Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Priorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lean Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Resource Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Definition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data & Analytics | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Data Consolidation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Objectives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visiblity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Strategic Planning and Execution | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | 9.1/10 | 108 | #### Prepare | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Strategy Map** | Not enough data | 9.0 (90 reviews) | | **Strategy Model** | Not enough data | 9.1 (90 reviews) | | **Rules** | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | | **Frameworks** | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) | #### Plan | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Vision Statement** | Not enough data | 9.1 (90 reviews) | | **Goals** | Not enough data | 9.2 (97 reviews) | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (95 reviews) | | **Cascade Planning** | Not enough data | 9.3 (100 reviews) | #### Optimize | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (102 reviews) | | **KPIs** | Not enough data | 9.0 (97 reviews) | | **OKR** | Not enough data | 8.9 (69 reviews) | #### Execute | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (45 reviews) | | **Communication** | Not enough data | 9.2 (47 reviews) | | **Alignment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (55 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | ### Objectives and Key Results (OKR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | 7.8/10 | 5 | #### Communication | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Confidence Levels** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Messaging Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Goal Creation | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Team OKR** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Individual OKR** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **Action Item Creation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR) | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | ### Quality Management (QMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | #### Nonconformance | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAPA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality system | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Assessments** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Supplier Evaluation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Inspection Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Standards & Regulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Permits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Professional Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | 9.0/10 | 12 | #### Financial Planning | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Extended Planning** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial Insight | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Budgeting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Planning** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | #### Data | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Data Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Reporting Templates** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | #### Status Communication | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Real-Time Data Updates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Scorecards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | ### Idea Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | #### Feedback | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Idea Sources | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **External Idea Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internal Idea Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Idea Collection | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Idea Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Suggestion Box** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Idea Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Strategic Portfolio Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | #### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **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 | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **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 | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **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 | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **COMPASS Quality Management System** | N/A | N/A | | **Cascade** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **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 COMPASS Quality Management System (3):** [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms), [Idea Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/idea-management), [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management) **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 | COMPASS Quality Management System | Cascade | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 10.9% | 35.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.3% | 41.4% | | **Enterprise** | 47.8% | 23.6% | ### By Industry #### COMPASS Quality Management System - **Hospital & Health Care:** 58.7% - **Medical Practice:** 6.5% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.5% - **Mental Health Care:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **Defense & Space:** 4.3% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.2% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.2% - **Media Production:** 2.2% - **Insurance:** 2.2% - **Other:** 6.5% #### Cascade - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.0% - **Higher Education:** 5.1% - **Financial Services:** 5.1% - **Government Administration:** 4.7% - **Education Management:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 3.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.0% - **Construction:** 3.0% - **Other:** 47.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to COMPASS Quality Management System - [Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1626 reviews) - [Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-reliance-etq-reliance/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (614 reviews) - [Greenlight Guru Quality Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/greenlight-guru-quality-management-system/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (410 reviews) - [MasterControl Quality Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercontrol-quality-management-system/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (521 reviews) - [Qualio](https://www.g2.com/products/qualio/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (741 reviews) - [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews) - [Hive](https://www.g2.com/products/hive-hive-hive/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (666 reviews) - [Planview AdaptiveWork](https://www.g2.com/products/planview-adaptivework/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (537 reviews) - [Oracle Primavera](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-primavera/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (385 reviews) - [SAP ECC](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (941 reviews) ### 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) - [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13630 reviews) - [Envisio](https://www.g2.com/products/envisio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (14 reviews) - [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12357 reviews) - [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4529 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### COMPASS Quality Management System - Title: [How do I get a remote demonstration of COMPASS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/product-demonstration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You may request a demonstration of COMPASS through G2crowd or by emailing your request to info@creato.com. A 5-minute overview of COMPASS that showcases all..." - Title: [What types of alerts does COMPASS manage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/alerts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "COMPASS will issue a range of alerts to users: when their idea gets attention from others, when management provides feedback on ideas, and when projects are..." - Title: [How customizable is the product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/customization-0d17d114-eda3-4f66-b94f-b1bdb999dbf0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Nearly every field title and drop down menu in COMPASS is configured to the specifications of the customer. This includes ideation criteria, facilities and..." - Title: [What level of training is necessary to benefit from the application?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/user-training) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Initial training on COMPASS requires approximately one-half day. Beyond this initial investment of time, COMPASS will actually offer just-in-time training..." - Title: [Security](https://www.g2.com/discussions/security-046b42c0-0e57-4eee-b7aa-ebc2fd84eba3) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "User permissions are controlled by an Administrator role established by each licensee. Administrators can set permissions for each user which includes..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/compass-quality-management-system-vs-cascade-strategy-cascade)