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Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
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Planful
Star Rating
(478)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(407)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Planful excels in its ability to create reports and make quick changes, highlighting its flexibility and scalability for complex planning needs. Users appreciate the wide range of customization options that allow businesses to tailor the software to their unique requirements.
- Users say Spendesk stands out for its user-friendly interface, which is described as clean and intuitive. Reviewers mention that the clear process for managing expenses and the ability to create online cards for purchases make it a convenient choice for day-to-day financial management.
- According to verified reviews, Planful receives high marks for its overall quality, with a significant number of users praising its dynamic planning capabilities. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses that require complex forecasting and budgeting solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Spendesk's ease of use is a major advantage, with many finding the onboarding process straightforward. Users appreciate how the app guides them through each step, making it accessible even for those who may not be tech-savvy.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Planful has a robust set of features for budgeting and forecasting, some users have noted challenges with setup and configuration, which can impact the initial user experience.
- Users report that Spendesk, while strong in user experience, may not offer the same depth of features as Planful for complex financial planning, which could be a consideration for businesses with more intricate budgeting needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planful
No pricing availableSpendesk
Essentials Plan
Contact Us
Per Month
For SMBs looking to streamline their spend management process, all in one place.
- Unlimited virtual and physical cards
- Automated & customizable bookkeeping
- End to end invoice management
Free Trial
Planful
No trial information availableSpendesk
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
323
9.2
346
Ease of Use
8.1
364
9.4
348
Ease of Setup
7.3
255
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.0
214
8.6
76
Quality of Support
8.3
312
9.0
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
211
8.9
75
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
310
8.5
333
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
163
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
8.2
69
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
8.3
77
Mobile
Not enough data
9.1
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
50
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
141
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
100
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
156
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Budget Creation
8.3
105
8.3
12
8.3
103
8.6
14
8.0
100
9.0
12
7.8
103
8.3
12
7.3
86
8.2
11
8.5
98
8.4
15
Budget Management
8.4
91
8.6
11
8.1
91
8.9
11
7.4
85
8.9
11
Forecasting
8.5
106
8.8
14
8.3
98
8.8
12
8.2
95
8.6
12
8.3
93
8.2
12
6.0
54
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
100
8.6
13
8.4
99
8.5
12
7.9
90
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
4.9
15
Not enough data
4.8
15
Not enough data
5.1
15
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.4
56
Reporting
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.3
45
Payments
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
7.7
33
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.7
52
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
34
|
Verified
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
14
Risk
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Recovery
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Audit
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Fraud
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
29
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.8
42
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
39
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
9.1
66
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.2
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
Closing Process
7.7
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
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
Not enough data
Financial Planning
7.8
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
4.6
14
Not enough data
5.2
14
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.4
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data
6.7
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
149
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
Status Communication
7.2
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Planful and Spendesk are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Planful is categorized as Financial Close, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Marketing Resource Management
Spendesk is categorized as Spend Management, AP Automation, Invoice Management, Expense Management, and Procure to Pay
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spendesk
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
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Other
73.4%
Computer Software
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Financial Services
4.7%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Internet
3.7%
Other
57.6%
Discussions
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
If you're looking for people for user test I'd like to participate :)
1 Comment
CL
Hi Francis GG, so nice of you to offer! We will then! :) Read more
How do I reimburse via Spendesk?
1 Comment
CL
Hi Gabriela, there are different options to reimburse employees, all of them enables you to reimburse in bulk:
1. Export an XML Sepa file if you have a...Read more
Spendesk has no more discussions with answers
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