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Compare Causal and Vena 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
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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
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Star Rating
(366)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% 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 user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Causal. Users appreciate its Excel integration, which allows for familiar workflows while securely storing data in the cloud, making it easier to build tailored reports.
- According to verified reviews, Vena's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding, which simplifies the transition for teams. Users highlight the user-friendly interface that facilitates data uploads and monitoring, enhancing day-to-day usability.
- Reviewers mention that Causal shines in its simplicity and quick setup, making it an attractive option for small businesses. Users enjoy its logical UI and the ability to create forecasts collaboratively, which empowers smaller teams to operate like larger organizations.
- Users say that while Vena has a robust feature set, including strong reporting capabilities, it may require more time to fully leverage its advanced functionalities compared to Causal's straightforward approach. This can be a consideration for teams looking for immediate results.
- Reviewers highlight that Vena's support quality is notably high, with users rating it highly for responsiveness and helpfulness. In contrast, while Causal also receives good support ratings, Vena's commitment to customer service stands out, particularly for mid-market users.
- According to recent feedback, both products offer strong collaboration features, but Vena's extensive reporting options and data validation capabilities provide a more comprehensive solution for teams needing detailed insights, whereas Causal focuses on flexibility and ease of sharing.
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 (
Vena
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
Free Trial
Causal
Free Trial is available
Vena
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
181
8.8
265
Ease of Use
8.5
181
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
8.4
78
8.1
252
Ease of Admin
8.9
73
8.5
153
Quality of Support
9.3
164
9.0
261
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
70
9.1
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
150
9.2
254
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.7
89
8.8
161
8.4
78
9.0
162
8.4
92
8.8
162
8.9
106
8.8
154
9.1
88
8.4
134
9.1
89
9.0
159
Budget Management
8.8
67
9.1
145
8.8
71
8.9
143
Feature Not Available
8.8
148
Forecasting
8.8
92
9.1
154
9.0
81
8.9
149
9.2
80
8.9
146
9.2
78
8.9
148
5.0
16
6.6
70
Analytics
8.8
78
8.9
151
9.0
80
9.1
149
9.3
81
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
8.8
73
8.9
97
8.7
58
9.0
95
8.2
56
8.5
95
Reporting Structure
8.3
61
8.9
97
8.3
65
8.7
94
8.2
64
8.8
96
Standard Analytics
8.5
68
8.3
88
8.4
69
8.6
91
8.4
67
8.7
94
8.3
65
8.8
96
Custom Analytics
8.8
81
8.4
89
9.0
70
8.4
88
8.9
75
8.8
94
9.0
77
8.6
90
8.8
10
9.0
69
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
6.1
17
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
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
Not enough data
8.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
66
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
9.0
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.8
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
8.7
21
8.8
91
|
Verified
8.8
24
9.1
95
|
Verified
8.5
21
8.5
93
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Financial Insight
8.9
25
9.3
114
|
Verified
9.2
26
9.0
109
|
Verified
9.3
26
9.2
111
|
Verified
Data
8.8
26
8.3
104
|
Verified
8.8
25
8.3
109
|
Verified
8.8
26
9.0
112
|
Verified
8.6
25
8.8
105
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.0
22
8.5
105
|
Verified
8.0
22
9.0
110
|
Verified
8.9
22
8.9
103
|
Verified
8.3
20
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
Causal and Vena are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Financial Analysis
Unique Categories
Causal is categorized as Cash Flow Management
Vena is categorized as Financial Reconciliation, Sales Planning, Financial Close, Sales Performance Management, Compensation Management, and Compensation Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Causal
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Financial Services
7.6%
Accounting
7.3%
Computer Software
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
65.7%
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 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 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
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
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