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At a Glance
Datarails
Datarails
Star Rating
(283)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Planful
Planful
Star Rating
(487)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Datarails excels in streamlining financial reporting and analysis, with users highlighting its straightforward setup and ease of use. This has made budget seasons smoother for many, as the platform effectively centralizes multiple data sources.
  • Users say that Planful offers a high degree of customization, allowing businesses to tailor the software to their unique needs. Reviewers appreciate its flexibility and scalability, particularly for handling complex planning formulas.
  • According to verified reviews, Datarails stands out for its quality of support, receiving high praise for its responsiveness and helpfulness. Users feel supported throughout their journey, which enhances their overall experience with the platform.
  • Reviewers mention that while Planful has a robust feature set, it sometimes struggles with configuration challenges that can hinder specific workflow needs. This has led to some users feeling that the software could be more intuitive in certain areas.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Planful shines in reporting capabilities, with users noting the ease of creating reports and making quick changes. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that require dynamic reporting solutions.
  • Users report that Datarails' ability to integrate various data sources seamlessly is a significant advantage, as it allows for a comprehensive view of financials. This integration capability has been a game-changer for companies looking to connect disparate systems effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Datarails
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Planful
No pricing available
Free Trial
Datarails
No trial information available
Planful
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
252
8.4
325
Ease of Use
8.0
259
8.1
366
Ease of Setup
7.5
219
7.3
257
Ease of Admin
8.3
165
8.0
216
Quality of Support
9.3
249
8.3
314
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
164
8.8
213
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
257
9.1
312
Features by Category
Budgeting and ForecastingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.2
177
7.5
110
Budget Creation
9.0
159
8.3
106
8.4
135
8.3
104
8.9
137
8.0
101
8.5
148
7.8
105
7.8
114
7.3
86
8.7
138
8.5
98
Budget Management
8.8
149
8.4
93
8.3
127
8.1
91
8.0
123
7.4
85
Forecasting
8.8
137
8.5
106
8.2
126
8.3
98
8.3
124
8.2
95
8.2
123
8.3
93
6.7
87
6.0
54
Analytics
8.4
137
8.3
100
8.4
127
8.4
99
8.2
117
7.9
90
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
7.1
32
4.9
15
7.0
32
4.8
15
7.4
34
5.1
15
8.4
178
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
162
Not enough data
9.0
167
Not enough data
8.5
157
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.5
139
Not enough data
8.1
146
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.3
144
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
8.4
154
Not enough data
8.4
134
Not enough data
8.8
150
Not enough data
8.2
147
Not enough data
8.6
101
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
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
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
86
7.2
78
Reconciliation
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.2
65
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.5
67
|
Verified
8.8
34
7.7
61
|
Verified
Reporting
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.9
76
|
Verified
8.1
78
|
Verified
8.6
73
|
Verified
8.4
76
|
Verified
8.9
73
|
Verified
Closing Process
7.6
61
|
Verified
7.7
60
|
Verified
7.0
60
|
Verified
7.3
58
|
Verified
7.8
63
|
Verified
8.1
67
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
6.1
11
4.6
9
6.4
11
5.6
9
6.2
11
4.8
9
6.3
10
5.6
9
5.9
11
6.2
10
FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.3
115
7.5
161
Financial Planning
8.0
78
|
Verified
7.8
55
|
Verified
8.8
86
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
8.6
87
|
Verified
8.1
63
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
6.7
27
4.6
14
7.0
27
5.2
14
Financial Insight
8.2
94
|
Verified
8.4
149
|
Verified
8.0
93
|
Verified
8.3
146
|
Verified
8.0
92
|
Verified
8.2
146
|
Verified
Data
8.6
99
|
Verified
6.7
125
|
Verified
8.8
101
|
Verified
7.6
135
|
Verified
9.1
105
|
Verified
8.1
150
|
Verified
8.2
97
|
Verified
7.7
141
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.3
93
|
Verified
7.2
106
|
Verified
9.1
94
|
Verified
8.2
116
|
Verified
9.0
98
|
Verified
8.0
112
|
Verified
8.1
30
6.6
82
|
Verified
Financial ReconciliationHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
9.2
6
Not enough data
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Resource ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Datarails
Datarails
Planful
Planful
Unique Categories
Planful
Planful is categorized as Marketing Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Datarails
Datarails
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
73.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.9%
Planful
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Datarails
Datarails
Financial Services
7.9%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Oil & Energy
4.7%
Construction
4.7%
Other
70.4%
Planful
Planful
Computer Software
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Other
73.5%
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Discussions
Datarails
Datarails Discussions
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Planful
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How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?
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Martin K.
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You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like...Read more
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