Compare LiveFlow and Vena 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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LiveFlow
Star Rating
(332)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(375)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Vena excels in maintaining the flexibility of Excel while providing centralized data management. Users appreciate features like version control and structured workflows, which enhance transparency and scalability as planning needs grow.
- Users say LiveFlow stands out for its real-time data synchronization, which significantly reduces the lag in financial reporting. Reviewers highlight how this feature saves time and improves organization, especially for teams that rely on Google Sheets for reporting and dashboards.
- According to verified reviews, Vena is praised for its ease of integration and implementation, making it a user-friendly option for financial planning and reporting. Users find it particularly beneficial for centralizing data and improving collaboration across teams.
- Reviewers mention that LiveFlow's simplicity and flexibility are major advantages, especially for small businesses. The automated data sync feature is noted as a game-changer, allowing teams to access up-to-date information without the hassle of manual updates.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Vena has a strong focus on budgeting and forecasting, it may not always meet specific workflow needs for all users, leading to some configuration challenges. However, its robust features for budget hierarchies and reporting are well-received.
- Users report that LiveFlow's quality of support is exceptional, with many noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This level of service is particularly valued by small businesses that may require more guidance during implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LiveFlow
No pricing availableVena
Professional Plan
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Professional Plan is the most flexible way to get started quickly and add as you grow. The plan includes: Vena Platform, Vena Copilot for FP&A, Customer Success Manager, Standard Support and Customer Portal.
- Full Microsoft Excel Integration
- Central Database
- Integrations
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LiveFlow
Free Trial is available
Vena
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
279
8.9
268
Ease of Use
9.2
284
8.6
311
Ease of Setup
9.1
207
8.2
255
Ease of Admin
9.4
102
8.5
154
Quality of Support
9.7
265
9.0
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
102
9.1
153
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
279
9.2
258
Features by Category
General Ledger
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Budgeting & 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
Revenue
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payroll
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Budget Creation
9.6
158
8.8
161
8.6
140
9.0
162
8.3
135
8.8
162
9.1
151
8.8
154
8.6
127
8.4
134
8.9
147
9.0
159
Budget Management
9.1
144
9.1
145
8.8
129
8.9
143
8.6
132
8.8
148
Forecasting
9.3
152
9.1
154
8.7
131
8.9
149
8.6
129
8.9
146
8.9
137
8.9
148
7.1
94
6.6
70
Analytics
9.1
141
8.9
151
8.9
139
9.1
149
9.0
132
8.9
143
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
6.0
15
Not enough data
6.0
15
Not enough data
6.2
15
Data Management
9.5
189
8.9
97
9.4
181
9.0
95
9.3
174
8.5
95
Reporting Structure
9.0
159
8.9
97
9.2
189
8.7
94
9.3
187
8.8
96
Standard Analytics
8.9
164
8.3
88
9.5
190
8.6
91
9.6
190
8.7
94
9.4
185
8.8
97
Custom Analytics
9.0
187
8.4
89
8.8
173
8.4
88
9.2
191
8.8
95
9.1
184
8.6
90
9.0
119
9.0
69
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
6.9
6
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.1
17
Accounting
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
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Back Office
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Front Office
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Production
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.5
30
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.4
27
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
9.5
35
Not enough data
9.3
33
Reconciliation
9.1
111
8.9
75
|
Verified
9.1
117
9.1
77
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
66
|
Verified
Reporting
9.5
122
9.0
81
|
Verified
9.5
118
8.6
75
|
Verified
9.3
120
8.9
81
|
Verified
Closing Process
Feature Not Available
8.8
67
|
Verified
7.9
101
8.6
59
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
70
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Financial Planning
Feature Not Available
8.8
91
|
Verified
9.2
58
9.1
95
|
Verified
9.4
55
8.6
96
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Financial Insight
8.8
61
9.3
115
|
Verified
8.8
60
9.0
110
|
Verified
8.9
60
9.2
112
|
Verified
Data
9.2
58
8.3
104
|
Verified
9.1
59
8.3
109
|
Verified
9.3
67
9.0
113
|
Verified
9.2
62
8.8
105
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.8
59
8.6
106
|
Verified
8.5
60
9.1
111
|
Verified
9.6
65
8.9
103
|
Verified
8.7
57
8.4
89
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
8.8
33
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.6
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.4
32
Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
7.9
8
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Territory Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.3
34
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.6
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Platform - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Incentives
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Personalization
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Administrative
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.1
33
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LiveFlow and Vena are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Financial Close, and Financial Analysis
Unique Categories
LiveFlow is categorized as ERP Systems and Accounting
Vena is categorized as Financial Reconciliation, Sales Planning, Sales Performance Management, Compensation Management, and Compensation Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LiveFlow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vena
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
Accounting
57.4%
Financial Services
8.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Computer Software
4.1%
Construction
2.8%
Other
22.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Financial Services
8.4%
Accounting
7.2%
Computer Software
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
65.2%
Discussions
LiveFlow has no discussions with answers
How long does it take for Vena to sync the files?
2 Comments
GC
The integration we are using is automated with Netsuite and for Vena to be updated with the most recent actuals from Netsuite takes a few minutes, but I'm...Read more
What's the best way to create a truly dynamic input template?
1 Comment
AH
You have to map the choose options as their own measures and in a separate block. They have to be able to return independently from the the dimensions their...Read more
What is the maximum time to wait for synchronization of the information?
1 Comment
RT
Data is saved or synchronized almost instantaneously and team members simply have to refresh the template on their side to see the updated forecast.Read more
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