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Pricing

**Fathom**
Free Trial

**$59.00** Per Month · Starter

**Spotlight Reporting**
Free Trial

**$35.00** 1 Organization Per Month · Business

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Fathom**
1 month

Based on 19 responses

**Spotlight Reporting**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Fathom**
4 months

Based on 18 responses

**Spotlight Reporting**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Fathom**
$$$$$

**Spotlight Reporting**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Fathom**
6%

**Spotlight Reporting**
Not enough reviews yet

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**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Fathom**
[
Features (14)
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Ease of Use (12)
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Missing Features (6)
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Upload Issues (5)
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**Spotlight Reporting**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Fathom**
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**Spotlight Reporting**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Fathom**
 ![Fathom screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/89259/Fathom---KPIs.png)

**Spotlight Reporting**
 ![Spotlight Reporting screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1245018/-1.jpg)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Fathom**

8.7

8.7113

**Spotlight Reporting**

8.7

8.721

Ease of Use

**Fathom**

8.6

8.6119

**Spotlight Reporting**

8.8

8.821

Ease of Setup

**Fathom**

8.8

8.8102

**Spotlight Reporting**

9.0

9.012

Ease of Admin

**Fathom**

9.1

9.146

**Spotlight Reporting**

9.6

9.612

Quality of Support

**Fathom**

9.5

9.5112

**Spotlight Reporting**

9.3

9.321

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Fathom**

9.3

9.347

**Spotlight Reporting**

10.0

10.012

Product Direction (% positive)

**Fathom**

8.8

8.8100

**Spotlight Reporting**

9.4

9.420

**Features**
ratings from reviews

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

41

8.9

14

Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) 

Proactive Assistance

6.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Decision Making

5.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Financial Planning

Extended Planning

7.5

12

8.3(won by 0.8)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reporting

8.6

14

8.8(won by 0.2)

10

Integration

8.1

17

9.1(won by 1.0)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Self-Service Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Insight

Budgeting

8.9(won by 0.2)

22

8.7

14

Forecasting

8.7(won by 0.1)

26

8.6

14

Planning

9.0(won by 0.4)

18

8.6

12

Budgeting/Forecasting

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data

Data Visualization

9.6(tied score)

25

9.6(tied score)

12

Data Analysis

9.6(won by 0.2)

19

9.4

13

Custom Reporting

8.8

30

9.2(won by 0.4)

14

Reporting Templates

8.8(tied score)

21

8.8(tied score)

14

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Communication

Scorecards

9.0(won by 0.7)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

11

Collaboration

6.9(won by default)

12

Feature Not Available

Version Control

7.8(won by default)

13

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Data Updates

9.1(won by default)

15

Feature Not Available

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Currency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Investment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Consolidation/Roll-Up

Not enough data

Not enough data

General Ledger

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revenue Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

"What If" Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Company

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Investors & Traders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profit/Loss Statement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Income & Balance Sheet

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Flow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting and Forecasting[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

30

8.6

11

Budget Creation

Data Import

9.1

27

9.5(won by 0.4)

11

Budget Hierarchies

7.8

18

8.3(won by 0.5)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Versioning

7.7

17

8.7(won by 1.0)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Formulas

8.5(won by 0.2)

20

8.3

11

What-If

8.5(tied score)

21

8.5(tied score)

10

Budget Periods

8.5

21

9.0(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Consolidation

8.4

21

9.5(won by 1.1)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Adjustments

8.7(won by 0.2)

18

8.5

10

Workflows

7.8

17

8.3(won by 0.5)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Forecasting

Historical Data

9.5(won by 1.2)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

11

Reforecast

8.9(won by 0.4)

17

8.5

8

Forecast Types

9.0(won by 0.3)

21

8.7

9

Rolling Forecasts

9.0(won by 0.9)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

8

AI

6.9(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Variance Analysis

8.6

22

8.7(won by 0.1)

10

Forecasts Comparison

8.8(won by 0.1)

20

8.7

9

Forward Looking

8.8(won by 0.3)

20

8.5

10

Financial Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting

Natural Language Interaction

5.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

6.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Decision Making

6.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Company

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profit/Loss Statement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Service Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

"What If" Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

General Ledger

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Consolidation/Roll-Up

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Income & Balance Sheet

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chart of Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Flow Management[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

12

9.3

8

Cash Flow Management

File Exports

8.5

11

9.4(won by 0.9)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Income and Expenses

8.0

11

9.3(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Track Cash Flow

7.9(won by default)

11

Feature Not Available

Cash Flow Forecasting

Historical Data

8.7

10

9.0(won by 0.3)

7

Forecast Types

9.4

11

9.7(won by 0.3)

5

Rolling Forecasts

8.8

10

9.0(won by 0.2)

5

Reforecast

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

AI

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Analytics

Variance Analysis

8.9

11

9.5(won by 0.6)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reports

8.5

11

9.5(won by 1.0)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Forecast Comparison

8.7

10

9.3(won by 0.6)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Forward Looking

8.7

10

9.3(won by 0.6)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Financial Data Transfer

Data Exchange

6.7

11

9.7(won by 3.0)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reporting

8.2

10

9.5(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Access

9.0(tied score)

10

9.0(tied score)

5

Integration

7.6

12

9.3(won by 1.7)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Transfer

6.3(won by default)

10

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Analysis[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

98

8.9

17

Data Management

Data Import

8.4

34

9.1(won by 0.7)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Consolidation

9.1

34

9.3(won by 0.2)

16

Data Validation

8.6(won by default)

25

Feature Not Available

Reporting Structure

Reporting Hierarchy

8.9(won by 0.1)

22

8.8

12

Report Templates

9.0(won by 0.2)

34

8.8

16

Report Types

8.9(won by 0.3)

32

8.6

16

Standard Analytics

Standard KPIs

8.8(won by 0.5)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

14

Standard Reports

9.1(won by 0.1)

29

9.0

16

Financial Statements

9.0(won by 0.2)

28

8.8

14

Drill Down

7.7(won by default)

21

Feature Not Available

Custom Analytics

Dashboards

8.4

28

8.7(won by 0.3)

13

Custom KPIs

8.8

27

9.0(won by 0.2)

13

Custom Reports

8.7

52

9.2(won by 0.5)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Self Service

8.2(won by default)

22

Feature Not Available

Multiple Entities

9.1(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Financial Analysis

Cross-system Integration

7.6(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Decision Making

5.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Accounting & Finance[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Fathom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3fff920642b8169a2698317ef3df8812/fathom.png "Fathom")](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom/reviews)

Fathom

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

64.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.8%

[![Spotlight Reporting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b58f8cf49c7d232d6c40533edd47dabf/spotlight-reporting.png "Spotlight Reporting")](https://www.g2.com/products/spotlight-reporting/reviews)

Spotlight Reporting

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

64.8%

62.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

30.3%

20.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

4.8%

16.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Fathom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3fff920642b8169a2698317ef3df8812/fathom.png "Fathom")](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom/reviews)
Fathom

Accounting

41.0%

Information Technology and Services

8.2%

Retail

4.9%

Computer Software

4.9%

Consulting

4.1%

Other

36.9%

[![Spotlight Reporting](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b58f8cf49c7d232d6c40533edd47dabf/spotlight-reporting.png "Spotlight Reporting")](https://www.g2.com/products/spotlight-reporting/reviews)
Spotlight Reporting

Accounting

62.5%

Real Estate

8.3%

Financial Services

8.3%

Media Production

4.2%

Management Consulting

4.2%

Other

12.5%

FAQs

## Fathom vs Spotlight Reporting FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Fathom vs Spotlight Reporting?

Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are both highly rated for financial analysis, but Fathom stands out for its data validation and drill down features, while Spotlight Reporting is noted for its ease of administration and business relationships.

| [Fathom](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom/reviews) | [Spotlight Reporting](https://www.g2.com/products/spotlight-reporting/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (123 reviews) | 4.7/5 (24 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 9.0 |
| 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Data Validation, Drill Down | Ease of Admin, Business Relationships |

### How do the pricing models of Fathom and Spotlight Reporting compare?

Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are rated at parity for value, with no material difference in reviewer satisfaction on price or cost.

- **Fathom:** In recent reviews, many users describe Fathom as competitively priced and a strong value for the features provided, though some note it can feel expensive when scaling across many clients.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Reviewers appreciate Spotlight Reporting's value, but small firms mention the upfront requirement to pay for 20 organizations as a drawback for scaling gradually.

### What are the best alternatives to Fathom and Spotlight Reporting?

The top 3 alternatives to Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are Jirav, Syft, and Reach Reporting.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Fathom](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom/reviews) | 4.7/5 (123) | Small-Business | Competitive pricing, strong value for features | Data validation, drill down, customizable reporting |
| [Spotlight Reporting](https://www.g2.com/products/spotlight-reporting/reviews) | 4.7/5 (24) | Small-Business | Upfront payment for 20 orgs required, noted by small firms | Ease of admin, business relationships, consolidated reporting |
| [Jirav](https://www.g2.com/products/jirav/reviews) | 4.7/5 (194) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Syft](https://www.g2.com/products/syft-analytics-syft/reviews) | 4.8/5 (76) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Reach Reporting](https://www.g2.com/products/reach-reporting/reviews) | 4.8/5 (62) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Financial Analysis features should I prioritize when comparing Fathom and Spotlight Reporting?

Buyers should prioritize Reporting, Integrations, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, and Customization when comparing Fathom and Spotlight Reporting.

- **Reporting:** Fathom and Spotlight Reporting both score 4.7/5 overall, with Fathom offering data validation and drill down features.
- **Integrations:** Fathom is frequently cited for integrations with Xero (9 all-time mentions), QBO (4), and QuickBooks Online (4); Spotlight Reporting is noted for Xero and QuickBooks Online integrations in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** Fathom scores 8.8, Spotlight Reporting 9.0, indicating both are highly rated but Spotlight Reporting has a slight edge.
- **Quality of Support:** Fathom scores 9.4, Spotlight Reporting 9.3, both with strong reviewer sentiment for responsive and knowledgeable support.
- **Customization:** Fathom is praised for customizable report templates and flexible KPI tracking; Spotlight Reporting is noted for customizable and visual reports, though some reviewers desire more customization options.

### What are the pros and cons of Fathom vs Spotlight Reporting?

Fathom's headline strength is its customizable reporting and integrations, while Spotlight Reporting excels in ease of administration and consolidated reporting.

- **Fathom strengths:** Customizable report templates, robust financial reporting engine, flexible KPI tracking, strong integrations with Xero and QuickBooks Online, highly rated customer support (9.4/10).
- **Fathom trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve, desire for more integrations, and limitations in deep-tier customizations and cash flow forecasting.
- **Spotlight Reporting strengths:** Ease of administration (9.6/10), consolidated reporting across multiple entities, strong onboarding and support, visual and customizable reports, integration with Xero and QuickBooks Online.
- **Spotlight Reporting trade-offs:** Upfront payment for 20 organizations required for small firms, some limitations in report customization and balance sheet mapping, and occasional challenges with large group consolidations.

### Is Fathom or Spotlight Reporting better for small businesses?

Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are both well-suited for small businesses, with both products' largest reviewer segment being Small-Business and strong positive sentiment in recent reviews.

- **Fathom:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting ease of use, strong integrations, and impactful reporting for small business needs.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers citing ease of setup, consolidated reporting, and time savings for small business financial management.

### Which Financial Analysis platform has better integrations?

Fathom is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of accounting software connections.

- **Fathom:** Integrations with Xero (9 all-time mentions), QBO (4), and QuickBooks Online (4) are frequently cited by reviewers as valuable for streamlining reporting and data sync.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Reviewers mention integrations with Xero and QuickBooks Online, with positive sentiment for ease of implementation and data import.

### How do Fathom and Spotlight Reporting compare on customer support?

Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with Fathom at 9.4 and Spotlight Reporting at 9.3, both reflecting strong reviewer satisfaction.

- **Fathom:** Reviewers consistently praise Fathom's responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful support team, with many citing quick answers and effective onboarding assistance.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Reviewers highlight Spotlight Reporting's supportive onboarding process, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and effective customer success and support teams.

### Which is easier to implement, Fathom or Spotlight Reporting?

Spotlight Reporting has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.0 versus Fathom's 8.8, with both products highly rated for implementation experiences.

- **Fathom:** Reviewers describe setup as quick and straightforward, though some note a learning curve and initial complexity, especially for consolidations and customizations.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Reviewers report easy onboarding, a supportive setup process, and efficient initial configuration, with some noting that setup is a one-time process that streamlines future reporting.

### Which product has better Reporting?

Fathom and Spotlight Reporting are both highly rated for Reporting, with Fathom offering additional data validation and drill down features.

- **Fathom:** Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature, with reviewers praising customizable templates, visual reporting, and robust KPI tracking; Fathom offers data validation and drill down capabilities.
- **Spotlight Reporting:** Reporting is also the top feature, with reviewers highlighting consolidated and visual reports, ease of use, and customizable layouts for management accounts.

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