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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Causal
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansPlanful
Star Rating
(478)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PlanfulSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Planful excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Causal. Users appreciate its flexibility and scalability, noting features like the ability to create reports easily and make quick changes tailored to their unique business needs.
- According to verified reviews, Planful has a robust presence in the mid-market segment, which is reflected in its higher total number of reviews. This suggests a more established user base, leading to a wealth of feedback that highlights its comprehensive planning capabilities and dynamic planning features.
- Users say that Causal shines in its user-friendly interface and quick implementation process. Reviewers highlight its logical UI and syntax, making it easy to achieve desired results, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to produce forecasts collaboratively.
- Reviewers mention that while Causal offers strong features for small businesses, such as the ability to forecast with uncertainty bands, it lacks the extensive customization options that Planful provides. Users of Planful appreciate the system's adaptability to various industry requirements, which can be a game-changer for complex planning needs.
- According to recent user feedback, Planful's quality of support is highly rated, with users noting the helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Causal users report a slightly lower satisfaction with support, indicating that while it is effective, there may be room for improvement in this area.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Causal's data visualization capabilities are impressive, with beautiful charts and seamless blending of actual and forecasted values. However, Planful users express a desire for enhanced data visualization features, suggesting that while both products have strengths, Causal may have the edge in this specific area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Causal
Modelling
$250.00
Per Month
Ideal for CEOs, founders, and finance teams at 10 to 25-person companies.
- 2 Members (add additional members for $49/month)
- Unlimited models + 1M Cell Limit
- 1 Standard Data Integration (
Planful
No pricing availableFree Trial
Causal
Free Trial is available
Planful
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
181
8.4
323
Ease of Use
8.5
181
8.1
364
Ease of Setup
8.4
78
7.3
255
Ease of Admin
8.9
73
8.0
214
Quality of Support
9.3
164
8.3
312
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
70
8.8
211
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
150
9.1
310
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.7
89
8.3
105
8.4
78
8.3
103
8.4
92
8.0
100
8.9
106
7.8
103
9.1
88
7.3
86
9.1
89
8.5
98
Budget Management
8.8
67
8.4
91
8.8
71
8.1
91
Feature Not Available
7.4
85
Forecasting
8.8
92
8.5
106
9.0
81
8.3
98
9.2
80
8.2
95
9.2
78
8.3
93
5.0
16
6.0
54
Analytics
8.8
78
8.3
100
9.0
80
8.4
99
9.3
81
7.9
90
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
4.9
15
Not enough data
4.8
15
Not enough data
5.1
15
Data Management
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.2
56
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
8.8
81
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
7.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
Not enough data
8.2
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
61
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
7.7
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
67
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
4.6
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
4.8
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Financial Planning
8.7
21
7.8
55
|
Verified
8.8
24
8.7
62
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.0
62
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
4.6
14
Not enough data
5.2
14
Financial Insight
8.9
25
8.4
148
|
Verified
9.2
26
8.3
145
|
Verified
9.3
26
8.2
145
|
Verified
Data
8.8
26
6.7
124
|
Verified
8.8
25
7.6
134
|
Verified
8.8
26
8.1
149
|
Verified
8.6
25
7.7
140
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.0
22
7.2
105
|
Verified
8.0
22
8.2
115
|
Verified
8.9
22
8.0
112
|
Verified
8.3
20
6.6
82
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Causal and Planful are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Causal is categorized as Financial Analysis and Cash Flow Management
Planful is categorized as Financial Close and Marketing Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Causal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planful
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
Computer Software
21.1%
Financial Services
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Internet
2.8%
Other
47.8%
Computer Software
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Other
73.4%
Discussions
Are they thinking on lines of coming up with domain-centric solutions to reduce time redundancies for Excel users to help them make the switch?
1 Comment
LK
Hi Animesh,
Causal is currently mainly used for operational finance models. However, there are also lots of random other use-cases: ROI sales calculators,...Read more
Causal has no more discussions with answers
How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?
2 Comments
MK
You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like...Read more
Planful has no more discussions with answers
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