Link copied to clipboard # LivePlan vs Planful Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/liveplan/planful/export.csv) LivePlanPlanful[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **LivePlan** [ 4.3/5(48) ](https://www.g2.com/products/liveplan/reviews#reviews) **Planful** [ 4.3/5(509) ](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews#reviews) Pricing **LivePlan** **$20.00** Per Month · Monthly | Standard **Planful** **Contact Us** 10 User license Per Year · Planful Pricing Packages **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **LivePlan** Not enough reviews yet **Planful** 5 months Based on 18 responses Return on Investment **LivePlan** Not enough reviews yet **Planful** 16 months Based on 6 responses Perceived Cost **LivePlan** $$$$$ **Planful** $$$$$ Average Discount **LivePlan** Not enough reviews yet **Planful** 22% ![LivePlan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70516b6d40b2a7a4dedec2b3243d9033/liveplan.svg "LivePlan") ![Planful](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16a6704a16942ceac536b5b6fd3f7514/planful.svg "Planful") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Budgeting and Forecasting Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 4.9(won by default) 15 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 4.8(won by default) 15 Decision Making Not enough data 5.1(won by default) 15 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 Business Plan[Hide 52 FeaturesShow 52 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.7 15 Not enough data Builder Templates 7.8(won by default) 9 Not enough data Drag & Drop 7.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Progress Tracking 8.1(won by default) 9 Not enough data Branding 7.9(won by default) 7 Not enough data Goal Setting/Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Business Plan Templates Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Goals Definition 8.0(won by default) 11 Not enough data Prioritize 7.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Alignment Not enough data Not enough data Financials Budgeting 6.5(won by default) 8 Not enough data Projections 7.0(won by default) 10 Not enough data Capital 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Agentic AI - Business Plan Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Scenario Planning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Investor Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Ad hoc Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Step-by-Step Wizard Not enough data Not enough data Financial Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Graphical Data Presentation Not enough data Not enough data Income & Balance Sheet Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Pitch Presentation Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data For Small Businesses Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Benchmarking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Competitive Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Gantt/Timeline View Not enough data Not enough data "What If" Scenarios Not enough data Not enough data Conditional Logic Not enough data Not enough data Financial Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Planning Tools Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial Modeling Not enough data Not enough data Financial Close[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.2 84 Reconciliation Consolidation Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 71 | Verified Management Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 69 | Verified Accounting Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 61 | Verified Built-in Accounting Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Tax Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management Not enough data Not enough data Financial Consolidation & Close Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Report Types Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 79 | Verified Standard Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 73 | Verified Custom Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 76 | Verified Closing Process Audit Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 61 | Verified Journal Entries Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 59 | Verified Distribution Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 68 | Verified AI - Financial Close Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 4.6(won by default) 9 Compliance Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 9 Reconciliation Not enough data 4.8(won by default) 9 Data Collection Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 9 Analysis Not enough data 6.5(won by default) 11 Additional Functionality Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Visual Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Income & Balance Sheet Not enough data Not enough data Profit/Loss Statement Not enough data Not enough data Financial Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Integration Not enough data Not enough data General Ledger Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Country Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Cost Database Not enough data Not enough data Financial Templates Not enough data Not enough data Checklists Not enough data Not enough data Receivables Ledger Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Projects Not enough data Not enough data Accounts Receivable Not enough data Not enough data Accounts Payable Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.5 167 Financial Planning Extended Planning Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 55 | Verified Reporting Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 65 | Verified Integration Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 64 | Verified Self-Service Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Proactive Assistance Not enough data 4.6(won by default) 14 Decision Making Not enough data 5.2(won by default) 14 Financial Insight Budgeting Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 155 | Verified Forecasting Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 151 | Verified Planning Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 152 | Verified Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Data Data Visualization Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 127 | Verified Data Analysis Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 138 | Verified Custom Reporting Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 154 | Verified Reporting Templates Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 145 | Verified Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Status Communication Collaboration Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 108 | Verified Version Control Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 118 | Verified Real-Time Data Updates Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 114 | Verified Scorecards Not enough data 6.6(won by default) 82 | Verified 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 Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data Financial Analysis[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Data Management Data Import Not enough data Not enough data Data Consolidation Not enough data Not enough data Data Validation Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Structure Reporting Hierarchy Not enough data Not enough data Report Templates Not enough data Not enough data Report Types Not enough data Not enough data Standard Analytics Standard KPIs Not enough data Not enough data Standard Reports Not enough data Not enough data Financial Statements Not enough data Not enough data Drill Down Not enough data Not enough data Custom Analytics Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Custom KPIs Not enough data Not enough data Custom Reports Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Entities Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Financial Analysis Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management File Exports Not enough data Not enough data Income and Expenses Not enough data Not enough data Track Cash Flow Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Forecasting Historical Data Not enough data Not enough data Reforecast Not enough data Not enough data Forecast Types Not enough data Not enough data Rolling Forecasts Not enough data Not enough data AI Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Variance Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Reports Not enough data Not enough data Forecast Comparison Not enough data Not enough data Forward Looking Not enough data Not enough data Financial Data Transfer Data Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Data Exchange Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Access Not enough data Not enough data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Resource Management[Hide 55 FeaturesShow 55 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Activity Planning Not enough data Not enough data Strategic Planning Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Planning Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality API Not enough data Not enough data Metadata Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Approval Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Brand Management Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Calendar Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Promotion Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Campaign Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Creation Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Templates Not enough data Not enough data ROI Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Digital Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Channel Marketing Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Expense Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough 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 [![LivePlan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70516b6d40b2a7a4dedec2b3243d9033/liveplan.svg "LivePlan")](https://www.g2.com/products/liveplan/reviews) LivePlan Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 86.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 6.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% [![Planful](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16a6704a16942ceac536b5b6fd3f7514/planful.svg "Planful")](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) Planful Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 6.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 48.8% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 44.9% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 86.7% 6.3% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6.7% 48.8% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% 44.9% Reviewers' Industry [![LivePlan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70516b6d40b2a7a4dedec2b3243d9033/liveplan.svg "LivePlan")](https://www.g2.com/products/liveplan/reviews) LivePlan Accounting 10.5% Health, Wellness and Fitness 10.5% Computer Software 7.9% Marketing and Advertising 7.9% Higher Education 5.3% Other 57.9% [![Planful](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16a6704a16942ceac536b5b6fd3f7514/planful.svg "Planful")](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) Planful Computer Software 8.2% Hospital & Health Care 5.5% Accounting 4.3% Insurance 4.3% Financial Services 4.1% Other 73.6% FAQs ## LivePlan vs Planful FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between Planful vs LivePlan? Planful and LivePlan both score 4.3/5 on G2, but Planful is favored by mid-market companies and is recognized for its robust reporting, while LivePlan is preferred by small businesses for its ease of setup and use. | [Planful](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) | [LivePlan](https://www.g2.com/products/liveplan/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.3/5 (508 reviews) | 4.3/5 (43 reviews) | | Mid-Market | Small-Business | | 7.3 | 9.2 | | 8.3 | 8.3 | | Reporting (29 all-time mentions) | Ease of Setup (recent reviews) | ### How do the pricing models of Planful and LivePlan compare? LivePlan is rated higher for value with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Planful. - **Planful:** Reviewers highlight robust features and automation, but some note higher complexity and implementation effort relative to value. - **LivePlan:** Reviewers consistently describe LivePlan as affordable and a strong value, especially for small businesses and startups. - **Switching reasons:** Recent LivePlan reviewers cite ease of use and lower cost as key reasons for choosing it over more complex or expensive platforms. ### What are the best alternatives to Planful and LivePlan? The top 3 alternatives to Planful and LivePlan are Fathom, Vena, and Anaplan. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Planful](https://www.g2.com/products/planful/reviews) | 4.3/5 (508) | Mid-Market | — | Reporting (29 all-time mentions) | | [LivePlan](https://www.g2.com/products/liveplan/reviews) | 4.3/5 (43) | Small-Business | Affordable, strong value for small businesses (recent reviews) | Ease of Setup (recent reviews) | | [Fathom](https://www.g2.com/products/fathom/reviews) | 4.7/5 (123) | Small-Business | — | Financial analysis and reporting (recent reviews) | | [Vena](https://www.g2.com/products/vena/reviews) | 4.5/5 (480) | Mid-Market | — | Excel integration and flexibility (recent reviews) | | [Anaplan](https://www.g2.com/products/anaplan/reviews) | 4.6/5 (463) | Enterprise | — | Scalability and advanced modeling (recent reviews) | ### Which Budgeting and Forecasting features should I prioritize when comparing Planful and LivePlan? Buyers comparing Planful and LivePlan should prioritize reporting, forecasting, ease of setup, integrations, and automation. - **Reporting:** Planful: 29 all-time mentions; LivePlan: frequently cited in recent reviews as a strength. - **Forecasting:** Planful: 15 all-time mentions; LivePlan: frequently cited in recent reviews as a core benefit. - **Ease of Setup:** Planful: 7.3; LivePlan: 9.2. - **Integrations:** Planful: 15 all-time mentions; LivePlan: QuickBooks and Xero integrations cited in recent reviews. - **Automation:** Planful: 20 all-time mentions; LivePlan: automation and AI features cited in recent reviews. ### What are the pros and cons of Planful vs LivePlan? Planful's headline strength is robust reporting and automation, while LivePlan's is ease of setup and affordability for small businesses. - **Planful strengths:** Reporting (29 all-time mentions), automation (20), forecasting efficiency (15), integrations (15), ease of use (48), time-saving (14). - **Planful trade-offs:** Learning curve (17), implementation effort, performance on large data sets, and some missing features (13). - **LivePlan strengths:** Ease of setup (recent reviews), affordability (recent reviews), intuitive interface, strong value for small businesses, QuickBooks integration, and AI-driven guidance. - **LivePlan trade-offs:** Limited customization for complex needs, less advanced forecasting flexibility, and some reviewers note pricing ramps up for long-term use. ### Is Planful or LivePlan better for small businesses? LivePlan is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment. - **Planful:** Largest segment is mid-market; reviewers highlight robust features but note a steeper learning curve and more complex implementation. - **LivePlan:** Largest segment is small-business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of setup, affordability, and suitability for startups and small companies. ### Which Budgeting and Forecasting platform has better integrations? Planful is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than LivePlan. - **Planful:** Integrations with Spotlight Reporting (7 all-time mentions) and NetSuite (6 all-time mentions) are frequently cited by reviewers. - **LivePlan:** Integrations with QuickBooks and Xero are mentioned in recent reviews, with reviewers appreciating the QuickBooks Online connection. ### How do Planful and LivePlan compare on customer support? Planful and LivePlan are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.3, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Planful:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences during implementation and ongoing use. - **LivePlan:** Reviewers mention prompt and professional support, with some highlighting quick resolution of issues and helpful onboarding assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, Planful or LivePlan? LivePlan is rated significantly higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.9-point advantage over Planful. - **Planful:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex and time-intensive, especially for larger organizations or those with advanced requirements. - **LivePlan:** Reviewers consistently praise its straightforward and easy setup process, with many describing it as quick and intuitive. ### Which product has better Forecasting? Planful is stronger on Forecasting, with more reviewer-cited mentions and robust feature coverage. - **Planful:** Forecasting efficiency (15 all-time mentions), advanced scenario planning, and rolling forecasts are frequently highlighted by reviewers. - **LivePlan:** Forecasting is cited as a core benefit in recent reviews, especially for small businesses, but reviewers note limitations in flexibility for complex scenarios. Alternatives **LivePlan Alternatives** ![Fathom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3fff920642b8169a2698317ef3df8812/fathom.png "Fathom") [ Fathom ](/products/fathom/reviews) ![Upmetrics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/49c327a589ffe9812b99e769ec62c3db/upmetrics.svg "Upmetrics") [ Upmetrics ](/products/upmetrics/reviews) ![Jirav](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bd455fe3769aa488ef5e45b6a9b448dc/jirav.svg "Jirav") [ Jirav ](/products/jirav/reviews) ![Vena](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1dfe2ea86a9d8b17089b0a950f659036/vena.svg "Vena") [ Vena ](/products/vena/reviews) **Planful Alternatives** ![Vena](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1dfe2ea86a9d8b17089b0a950f659036/vena.svg "Vena") [ Vena ](/products/vena/reviews) ![Anaplan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5cf128ff71aab2571ec196297196c5ca/anaplan.svg "Anaplan") [ Anaplan ](/products/anaplan/reviews) ![Datarails](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8bdd3486c6848acec3623fd0b3aee980/datarails.svg "Datarails") [ Datarails ](/products/datarails/reviews) ![Board](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d866bc055ab812483ef95f687a2f594f/board.jpg "Board") [ Board ](/products/board/reviews)