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Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (58.4% of reviews)
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Vena
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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Star Rating
(302)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Vena excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and seamless integration with Excel. Users appreciate how it simplifies data uploads and monitoring, making it easier to manage business transactions effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Workday Adaptive Planning is recognized for its flexibility and ability to manage data across multiple levels. Users highlight its capability to create detailed reports, allowing for comprehensive visibility into P&L across different business lines.
- Users say that Vena's cloud-based storage of data, while maintaining an Excel-like interface, provides a reassuring experience for stakeholders. This combination allows for the creation of tailored reports that meet specific needs, enhancing overall functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Workday Adaptive Planning offers a robust platform for workforce, financial, and operational planning, streamlining business operations. The ability to quickly generate forecasts and analyze performance is a significant advantage for users looking to make informed decisions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Vena's strong support and user community contribute to a positive experience, with many users noting the ease of implementation and ongoing feature updates that keep the software relevant and effective over time.
- According to recent feedback, while Workday Adaptive Planning has a solid user interface, some users find challenges in its setup process compared to Vena, which is often described as more straightforward and user-friendly, particularly for those less familiar with complex planning tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Workday Adaptive Planning
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Vena
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
265
8.4
262
Ease of Use
8.6
308
8.1
266
Ease of Setup
8.1
252
7.4
154
Ease of Admin
8.5
153
8.0
153
Quality of Support
9.0
261
8.1
238
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
152
8.5
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
254
8.8
262
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.8
161
8.4
21
9.0
162
8.3
20
8.8
162
9.1
20
8.8
154
7.9
21
8.4
134
7.7
21
9.0
159
8.8
21
Budget Management
9.1
145
8.1
21
8.9
143
7.8
20
8.8
148
7.4
19
Forecasting
9.1
154
8.1
19
8.9
149
8.2
19
8.9
146
8.2
19
8.9
148
8.3
19
6.6
70
6.2
18
Analytics
8.9
151
7.6
19
9.1
149
8.5
19
8.9
143
8.2
19
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
6.0
15
Not enough data
6.0
15
Not enough data
6.2
15
Not enough data
Data Management
8.9
97
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.9
97
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
6.1
16
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
Closing Process
8.8
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI - Financial Close
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
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.8
91
|
Verified
7.9
71
|
Verified
9.1
95
|
Verified
8.0
88
|
Verified
8.5
93
|
Verified
7.4
85
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Financial Insight
9.3
114
|
Verified
8.7
154
|
Verified
9.0
109
|
Verified
8.5
153
|
Verified
9.2
111
|
Verified
8.5
154
|
Verified
Data
8.3
104
|
Verified
7.6
115
|
Verified
8.3
109
|
Verified
7.8
128
|
Verified
9.0
112
|
Verified
8.0
145
|
Verified
8.8
105
|
Verified
7.6
129
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.5
105
|
Verified
8.0
131
|
Verified
9.0
110
|
Verified
8.6
146
|
Verified
8.9
103
|
Verified
8.3
136
|
Verified
8.4
89
|
Verified
7.4
88
|
Verified
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
7.3
12
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
6.9
8
Reporting
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Integration
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.5
8
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.6
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Reconciliation
7.9
8
Not enough data
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
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
Not enough data
Territory Management - Sales Planning
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
9.6
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Planning
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Not enough data
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Performance Management
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Incentives
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
Personalization
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
Administrative
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Vena and Workday Adaptive Planning are categorized as Sales Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Unique Categories
Vena is categorized as Financial Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Financial Close, Sales Performance Management, Compensation Management, and Compensation Planning
Workday Adaptive Planning is categorized as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting and Workforce Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Vena
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday Adaptive Planning
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
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%
Computer Software
15.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Financial Services
7.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Other
57.0%
Discussions
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'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
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
Does workday do workforce planning?
1 Comment
GS
Not to my knowledge, we use teleopti for workforce planningRead more
Workday Adaptive Planning has no more discussions with answers
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