# Limelight vs PlanGuru Comparison

| | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 37 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $1,399.00 5 Users Per Month | $99.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Limelight

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Ease of Implementation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### PlanGuru

Pros:
- Capabilities (1 reviews)
- Customer Experience (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Confusion (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Limelight

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter Plan

Price: Starting at $1,399.00 5 Users Per Month

Description: Get all Limelight features for up to 5 users—everything you need to automate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in one platform.

Key Features:
- Budgeting & Forecasting 
- Workforce Planning
- Reporting & Dashboards

[Learn more about Limelight](https://www.g2.com/products/limelight-2022-12-19/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### PlanGuru

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Single Entity

Price: $99.00 Per Month

Description: This cloud-based version is perfect for the SMB or Nonprofit that needs to budget/forecast for a single entity or for Advisors who work on behalf of their clients. 


Key Features:
- Unlimited # of Scenarios per Company
- Import directly from QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
- Excel Import for Financial & Non-Financial Data

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/planguru/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Budgeting and Forecasting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | 9.2/10 | 7 |
| **PlanGuru** | 8.7/10 | 30 |

#### Budget Creation

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Budget Hierarchies** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Formulas** | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **What-If** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **Budget Periods** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 

#### Budget Management

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Adjustments** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Forecasting

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Historical Data** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Reforecast** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Forecast Types** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Rolling Forecasts** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **AI** | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Variance Analysis** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Forecasts Comparison** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Forward Looking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Financial Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | 8.7/10 | 5 |
| **PlanGuru** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Validation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Reporting Structure

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting Hierarchy** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Report Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Report Types** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Standard Analytics

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standard KPIs** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Standard Reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Drill Down** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Custom Analytics

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom KPIs** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reports** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Self Service** | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Entities** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Financial Analysis

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cash Flow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | N/A | N/A |
| **PlanGuru** | 8.7/10 | 18 |

#### Cash Flow Management

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Track Cash Flow** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Cash Flow Forecasting

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Reforecast** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Forecast Types** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Rolling Forecasts** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **AI** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Variance Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Forecast Comparison** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Forward Looking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Financial Data Transfer

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transfer** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI -  Cash Flow Management

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Financial Close

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | N/A | N/A |
| **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reconciliation

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Report Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Closing Process

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Financial Close

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | N/A | N/A |
| **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A |

#### Financial Planning

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extended Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Financial Insight

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Status Communication

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scorecards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Limelight** | N/A | N/A |
| **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Budgeting and Forecasting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/budgeting-and-forecasting), [Financial Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-analysis)

**Unique to Limelight (2):** [FP&A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis), [Financial Close Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close)

**Unique to PlanGuru (1):** [Cash Flow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cash-flow-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Limelight | PlanGuru | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 13.3% | 62.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.7% | 37.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Limelight

- **Veterinary:** 13.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.3%
- **Events Services:** 13.3%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 13.3%
- **Automotive:** 13.3%
- **Sports:** 6.7%
- **Music:** 6.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Investment Management:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%

#### PlanGuru

- **Accounting:** 16.2%
- **Computer Software:** 10.8%
- **Construction:** 10.8%
- **Wholesale:** 5.4%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.7%
- **E-Learning:** 2.7%
- **Investment Management:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 37.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Limelight

- Title: [What is Limelight used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-limelight-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Limelight is a modern cloud FP&A platform designed for finance teams. It is used to help businesses budget, forecast, and report. Limelight integrates with..."

### PlanGuru

- Title: [What does Planguru do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-planguru-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows me as a layman to budget at a high level and create scenarios based upon the numbers to make solid strategic decisions. Proper projections of cash..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/limelight-2022-12-19-vs-planguru)