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Compare PlanGuru and Vena 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
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PlanGuru
Star Rating
(37)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(366)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% 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 Vena excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to PlanGuru. 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 user-friendly interface is frequently highlighted, with many users noting the ease of uploading and reviewing data. This feature simplifies monitoring business transactions, a crucial aspect for daily operations.
- Users say that PlanGuru shines in customer support, with many praising the availability of real people who provide in-depth assistance. This is particularly beneficial for small business owners who may lack extensive financial planning experience, as noted by users who found the setup support invaluable.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar ease of setup ratings, Vena's overall implementation process is often described as more intuitive, allowing teams to gradually adopt new features over time, which can enhance long-term usability.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Vena has a much larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and up-to-date feedback. This contrasts with PlanGuru, which has not received recent reviews, potentially raising questions about its current relevance in the market.
- Users report that while PlanGuru offers strong budgeting features, Vena's capabilities in areas like budget hierarchies and data consolidation are often seen as superior, providing a more comprehensive solution for mid-market companies looking for robust financial analysis tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PlanGuru
Single Entity
$99.00
Per Month
This cloud-based version is perfect for the SMB or Nonprofit that needs to budget/forecast for a single entity or for Advisors who work on behalf of their clients.
- Unlimited # of Scenarios per Company
- Import directly from QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel
- Excel Import for Financial & Non-Financial Data
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
PlanGuru
Free Trial is available
Vena
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
32
8.8
265
Ease of Use
8.5
33
8.6
308
Ease of Setup
8.1
14
8.1
252
Ease of Admin
8.3
13
8.5
153
Quality of Support
9.4
30
9.0
261
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
13
9.1
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
32
9.2
254
Features by Category
Budget Creation
9.0
28
8.8
161
8.8
28
9.0
162
Feature Not Available
8.8
162
9.3
28
8.8
154
9.0
24
8.4
134
8.8
27
9.0
159
Budget Management
8.9
22
9.1
145
8.6
26
8.9
143
Feature Not Available
8.8
148
Forecasting
9.0
27
9.1
154
8.7
24
8.9
149
8.8
25
8.9
146
8.6
23
8.9
148
6.7
11
6.6
70
Analytics
8.6
23
8.9
151
8.5
24
9.1
149
8.8
28
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
9.2
15
8.9
97
9.2
13
9.0
95
Feature Not Available
8.5
95
Reporting Structure
8.9
14
8.9
97
8.7
14
8.7
94
8.9
15
8.8
96
Standard Analytics
9.2
13
8.3
88
8.7
14
8.6
91
9.4
16
8.7
94
Feature Not Available
8.8
96
Custom Analytics
Feature Not Available
8.4
89
9.4
13
8.4
88
8.8
14
8.8
94
9.3
14
8.6
90
8.6
6
9.0
69
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
6.1
17
Cash Flow Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
8.8
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
9.3
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
111
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.3
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.5
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
PlanGuru and Vena are categorized as Financial Analysis and Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
PlanGuru is categorized as Cash Flow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PlanGuru
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
16.2%
Construction
10.8%
Computer Software
10.8%
Wholesale
5.4%
Environmental Services
5.4%
Other
51.4%
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
What does Planguru do?
1 Comment
SF
Allows me as a layman to budget at a high level and create scenarios based upon the numbers to make solid strategic decisions. Proper projections of cash...Read more
PlanGuru 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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