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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (72.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$35.00 1 Organization Per Month
Datarails
Star Rating
(258)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (72.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DatarailsSpotlight Reporting
Star Rating
(24)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$35.00 1 Organization Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Datarails excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Spotlight Reporting. Users appreciate its ability to streamline financial reporting and analysis, making budget seasons smoother and more efficient.
- Users say that Spotlight Reporting shines in its ease of use and setup, with many highlighting its intuitive onboarding process. Reviewers have noted that it allows for quick consolidation and budget creation, making it a great choice for small businesses looking for straightforward solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Datarails has a robust market presence with a larger number of reviews, indicating a more established user base. This extensive feedback helps potential buyers gauge the software's reliability and effectiveness in real-world applications.
- Reviewers mention that both products offer strong customer support, but Spotlight Reporting stands out with its quick response times and helpful onboarding assistance. Users have praised the support team for ensuring they can utilize the software to its fullest potential.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Datarails serves as a centralized data warehouse, effectively integrating multiple data sources. This feature has been particularly beneficial for companies needing to connect various financial systems, enhancing overall data management.
- Users report that while both products meet user requirements well, Spotlight Reporting has received higher marks for its data visualization capabilities. Reviewers appreciate its ability to create visually appealing reports quickly, which is essential for effective financial communication.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Datarails
No pricing availableSpotlight Reporting
Business
$35.00
1 Organization Per Month
Built for owners and CFOs in business and not-for-profits.
- Reporting, Forecasting & Dashboards for your business.
- Access to a recorded suite of training webinars.
- Online support.
Free Trial
Datarails
No trial information availableSpotlight Reporting
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
229
8.7
21
Ease of Use
7.9
236
8.8
21
Ease of Setup
7.5
197
9.0
12
Ease of Admin
8.2
151
9.6
12
Quality of Support
9.3
226
9.3
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
150
10.0
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
234
9.4
20
Features by Category
Budget Creation
9.0
151
9.5
11
8.4
135
8.3
8
8.8
134
8.7
9
8.5
144
8.3
11
7.8
112
8.5
10
8.7
138
9.0
10
Budget Management
8.7
141
9.5
10
8.3
127
8.5
10
8.0
121
8.3
8
Forecasting
8.8
135
8.3
11
8.2
126
8.5
8
8.3
124
8.7
9
8.2
123
8.1
8
6.7
87
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
136
8.7
10
8.4
127
8.7
9
8.2
117
8.5
10
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
7.1
32
Not enough data
7.0
32
Not enough data
7.4
34
Not enough data
Data Management
9.0
161
9.1
17
9.0
163
9.3
16
8.5
157
Feature Not Available
Reporting Structure
8.5
139
8.8
12
8.1
145
8.8
16
8.4
147
8.6
16
Standard Analytics
8.3
134
8.3
14
8.3
144
9.0
16
8.6
149
8.8
14
8.9
155
Feature Not Available
Custom Analytics
8.4
151
8.7
13
8.4
133
9.0
13
8.8
148
9.2
17
8.2
147
Feature Not Available
8.6
100
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
7.2
27
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
5
8.7
5
9.3
7
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.8
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
Closing Process
7.6
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
5.9
11
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.0
78
|
Verified
8.3
6
8.8
86
|
Verified
8.8
10
8.7
86
|
Verified
9.1
11
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
6.7
27
Not enough data
7.0
27
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.2
92
|
Verified
8.7
14
8.0
92
|
Verified
8.6
14
8.0
91
|
Verified
8.6
12
Data
8.6
97
|
Verified
9.6
12
8.7
99
|
Verified
9.4
13
9.1
101
|
Verified
9.2
14
8.2
96
|
Verified
8.8
14
Status Communication
8.3
92
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
93
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
97
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
29
8.3
11
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Datarails and Spotlight Reporting are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Cash Flow Management
Unique Categories
Datarails is categorized as Financial Close and Financial Reconciliation
Spotlight Reporting has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Datarails
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spotlight Reporting
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Accounting
4.7%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Other
69.7%
Accounting
62.5%
Real Estate
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Media Production
4.2%
Management Consulting
4.2%
Other
12.5%
Discussions
Datarails has no discussions with answers
Spotlight Reporting has no discussions with answers
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