# Top 10 BlackLight Alternatives & Competitors
Explore the best alternatives to BlackLight for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to BlackLight include reliability and ease of use. The best overall BlackLight alternative is Openlink. Other similar apps like BlackLight are Molecule, Xceler.ai, MX.3, and CommodityPro. BlackLight alternatives can be found in [Commodity/Energy Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM/ETRM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm) but may also be in [Market Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-intelligence).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to BlackLight
  - [Openlink](https://www.g2.com/products/openlink/reviews)
  - [Molecule](https://www.g2.com/products/molecule/reviews)
  - [Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/xceler-ai/reviews)
  - [MX.3](https://www.g2.com/products/mx-3/reviews)
  - [CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/products/commoditypro/reviews)
  - [Vesper](https://www.g2.com/products/vesper/reviews)
  - [CXL](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl/reviews)
  - [DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/products/dycotrade/reviews)
  - [FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/products/fis-commodities/reviews)
  - [Expana](https://www.g2.com/products/expana/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to BlackLight Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how BlackLight stacks up to the competition and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Openlink](https://www.g2.com/products/openlink/reviews)
By Openlink
**Average Rating:** 3.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 20
Openlink provides a consolidated, enterprise-wide view of commodities, treasury and risk on a single, consolidated platform.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-openlink)
**Compare Openlink with other alternatives:**
- [Openlink vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/openlink-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Openlink vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/openlink-vs-vesper)
- [Openlink vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-openlink)
- [Openlink vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-openlink)

  ### 2. [Molecule](https://www.g2.com/products/molecule/reviews)
By Molecule Software
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 18
Molecule is the modern ETRM/CTRM platform, designed for electricity, natural gas, crude, liquids, metals, ags, softs, crypto, renewables, and FX options/futures. In 2012, we set out to build a better trade risk management solution and put an end to monolithic software with multi-year implementations and ridiculous price tags. With Molecule, you'll benefit from a modern, reliable, and cloud-native ETRM/CTRM platform with an intuitive UX, 30+ integrations, regular and automated updates, and fixed-fee implementation. It's everything an ETRM/CTRM should be.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-molecule)
**Compare Molecule with other alternatives:**
- [Molecule vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-openlink)
- [Molecule vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Molecule vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-molecule)
- [Molecule vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-molecule)
- [Molecule vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-vesper)
- [Molecule vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-molecule)
- [Molecule vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-molecule)
- [Molecule vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-molecule)
- [Molecule vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-molecule)

  ### 3. [Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/xceler-ai/reviews)
By Xceler.ai
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 10
Xceler.ai is a Singapore-based SaaS platform dedicated to transforming supply chain trading and risk management through seamless, intelligent, and real-time solutions. By integrating advanced technologies and industry expertise, Xceler.ai offers a unified yet modular system that enhances operational efficiency, mitigates risks, and provides comprehensive visibility across the entire supply chain. Its scalable infrastructure and intuitive design empower businesses to navigate the complexities of global trade with confidence and agility. Key Features and Functionality: - Trading and Risk Management: A comprehensive system for contract capture, planning, execution, and settlement, coupled with unified and intelligent risk controls. - Treasury Management: An integrated enterprise treasury management system for cash and liquidity management, including cash flow forecasting, hedging, and risk control. - Advanced Risk Analytics: Risk analytics across all asset classes, transforming enterprise-wide data into meaningful insights. - Scalable SaaS Infrastructure: Build your SaaS infrastructure to expand and optimize for multi-tenant load requirements as your business grows. - Smart Contract & Robotic Process Automation (RPA: Digitize complex trading operations with a smart contract management system and minimize human intervention and errors through RPA. - Controls & Risk Management: Capture commodity futures, options, and OTC trades, and simulate financial risk through a customized dashboard. - Advanced Analytics: Apply advanced analytics to discover significant data insights and develop new strategies and development prospects based on your business data. - Inventory & Logistic Management: Enhance warehouse and logistics operations while cutting costs and saving time through a variety of options available at Xceler. - Price & Volatility Curve Management: Control standard deviation using a risk-neutral approach that helps redefine strategies and automatically rebalance portfolios using AI. Primary Value and Solutions: Xceler.ai addresses the challenges of traditional supply chain operations, which are often hindered by manual processes, limited transparency, and disconnected systems. By offering a seamless and interconnected digital ecosystem, Xceler.ai enables organizations to: - Enhance Operational Efficiency: Automate and streamline complex trading and risk management processes, reducing manual errors and increasing productivity. - Improve Risk Management: Utilize advanced analytics and real-time data to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively. - Achieve Scalability: Leverage a modular and scalable platform that grows with the business, accommodating evolving needs and expanding operations. - Gain Comprehensive Visibility: Attain real-time insights into supply chain activities, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning. By digitalizing the supply chain with seamless, innovative, and smart solutions, Xceler.ai empowers businesses to scale efficiently and navigate the complexities of global trade with confidence.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-xceler-ai)
**Compare Xceler.ai with other alternatives:**
- [Xceler.ai vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/openlink-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/vesper-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Xceler.ai vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-xceler-ai)

  ### 4. [MX.3](https://www.g2.com/products/mx-3/reviews)
By Murex
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 5
Capital markets platform that integrates treasury, risk management, investment management, and collateral management solutions.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-mx-3)
**Compare MX.3 with other alternatives:**
- [MX.3 vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-openlink)
- [MX.3 vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-molecule)
- [MX.3 vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-xceler-ai)
- [MX.3 vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-mx-3)
- [MX.3 vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-vesper)
- [MX.3 vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-mx-3)
- [MX.3 vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-mx-3)
- [MX.3 vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-mx-3)
- [MX.3 vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-mx-3)

  ### 5. [CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/products/commoditypro/reviews)
By Technogen
**Average Rating:** 3.9/5
**Total Reviews:** 4
Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-commoditypro)
**Compare CommodityPro with other alternatives:**
- [CommodityPro vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-openlink)
- [CommodityPro vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-molecule)
- [CommodityPro vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-xceler-ai)
- [CommodityPro vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-mx-3)
- [CommodityPro vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-vesper)
- [CommodityPro vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-commoditypro)
- [CommodityPro vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-dycotrade)
- [CommodityPro vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-fis-commodities)
- [CommodityPro vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-expana)

  ### 6. [Vesper](https://www.g2.com/products/vesper/reviews)
By Vesper
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 5
We are an independent commodity intelligence platform that helps buyers, traders, and sellers create smarter trade. Save time, strengthen your negotiation power, and choose the right buying strategy with Vesper's easy-to-digest intelligence and actionable insights.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-vesper)
**Compare Vesper with other alternatives:**
- [Vesper vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/openlink-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/molecule-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/vesper-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Vesper vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/mx-3-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-vesper)
- [Vesper vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-vesper)

  ### 7. [CXL](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl/reviews)
By Triple Point Technology
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
The CXL suite of solutions from Triple Point Technology is the only commodity trading and risk management system that works across multiple commodities, in real time from the front- through the back-office.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-cxl)
**Compare CXL with other alternatives:**
- [CXL vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-openlink)
- [CXL vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-molecule)
- [CXL vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-xceler-ai)
- [CXL vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-mx-3)
- [CXL vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-commoditypro)
- [CXL vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-vesper)
- [CXL vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-dycotrade)
- [CXL vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-fis-commodities)
- [CXL vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-expana)

  ### 8. [DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/products/dycotrade/reviews)
By DycoTrade
DycoTrade is a comprehensive Commodity Trading and Risk Management software solution built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. It is designed to meet the complex needs of commodity trading companies across various sectors, including metals, grains, dairy, coffee, and agricultural products. By integrating trading, logistics, and financial operations, DycoTrade provides an end-to-end solution that enhances operational efficiency and risk management. Key Features and Functionality: - Advanced Contract Management: Gain full control over complex contracts from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance and efficiency. - Multiple Premiums and Discounts: Accurately price products and contracts using surveyed elements, accommodating various market conditions. - Back-to-Back Transactions: Execute closed-loop transactions with minimal exposure to price volatility, safeguarding profit margins. - Blending and Formulation: Integrate product transformation processes into your CTRM system, facilitating efficient blending and formulation. - Carbon Emission Offset Management: Track and offset your carbon footprint, aligning with sustainability goals. - Content-Based Pricing: Value goods and contracts based on sampled contents, ensuring fair and transparent pricing. - CRM for Commodity Traders: Access comprehensive customer data for fast, data-driven communication and relationship management. - Forex and Futures Hedging: Implement advanced strategies to minimize financial risks associated with currency and commodity price fluctuations. - Supply Chain Visibility: Maintain real-time oversight of containers and shipments worldwide, enhancing logistics management. - Quality Assurance and Cupping: Ensure product quality through thorough sampling and cupping processes. - Provisional and Final Invoicing: Manage the entire invoicing process from provisional to final settlement, streamlining financial operations. - Position and Mark-to-Market Reporting: Generate precise reports for positions and mark-to-market calculations, aiding in risk assessment. - LME Integration: Seamlessly integrate London Metal Exchange data for advanced market insights. - Value at Risk Reporting: Measure and control risk exposure with comprehensive Value at Risk reporting. - Tolling Management: Effectively manage quantities that are not officially your stock yet, optimizing inventory control. - Multi-Leg Transportation: Coordinate multiple transportation steps with various modes, ensuring efficient logistics. - Multi-Company/Intercompany Support: Handle advanced company structures within the same tenant, facilitating complex organizational needs. - Elevator Management: Improve elevator operations with efficient management tools, enhancing logistical efficiency. - Washout and Circles: Settle differences in quantities and pricing without hassle, simplifying financial reconciliations. - Wet and Dry Contract Types: Manage various contract types with weight and size conversions, accommodating diverse trading scenarios. By offering these features, DycoTrade empowers commodity trading companies to streamline their operations, enhance traceability, and manage risks efficiently. The platform's integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ensures a robust and scalable solution that supports businesses in navigating the complexities of global commodity markets.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-dycotrade)
**Compare DycoTrade with other alternatives:**
- [DycoTrade vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-openlink)
- [DycoTrade vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-molecule)
- [DycoTrade vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-xceler-ai)
- [DycoTrade vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-mx-3)
- [DycoTrade vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-dycotrade)
- [DycoTrade vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-vesper)
- [DycoTrade vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-dycotrade)
- [DycoTrade vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-fis-commodities)
- [DycoTrade vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-expana)

  ### 9. [FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/products/fis-commodities/reviews)
By FIS Global
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
Energy & Commodity trading solutions for a global market. FIS™ Commodity Manager is a commodity procurement and risk management solution that can streamline operations, create efficiencies, integrate with legacy systems and do a better job at managing exposures & volatility in raw materials. Working off a single source of the truth, procurement can manage coverage, margins and key KPI’s allowing treasury to make better hedging decisions. Scenario planning, extensive valuation, stress testing, risk, credit, accounting, direct spend analysis and analytical reporting provides you with actionable results that you can rely on. Only FIS offers a comprehensive energy and commodity trading and risk management (ETRM/CTRM) system and energy trading software for credit risk management, market data, accounting and treasury that can help you succeed in this complex market.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-fis-commodities)
**Compare FIS Commodities with other alternatives:**
- [FIS Commodities vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-openlink)
- [FIS Commodities vs Molecule](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-molecule)
- [FIS Commodities vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-xceler-ai)
- [FIS Commodities vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-mx-3)
- [FIS Commodities vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-fis-commodities)
- [FIS Commodities vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/fis-commodities-vs-vesper)
- [FIS Commodities vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-fis-commodities)
- [FIS Commodities vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-fis-commodities)
- [FIS Commodities vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-fis-commodities)

  ### 10. [Expana](https://www.g2.com/products/expana/reviews)
By Expana
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
Your market intelligence partner, guiding the decisions that feed our world. Expana is the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency and global information provider. We provide businesses with full visibility of international markets so you can manage volatility and improve margins. We combine proprietary data with comprehensive commodity intelligence to give you the richest insight. Stay ahead of the competition with unparalleled market intelligence. Our comprehensive insights are crucial for buying, selling, and investing with confidence. Gain access to the world’s largest pricing database, along with forecasts, analysis, supply and demand fundamentals, news, cost modeling, weather insights, and much more. We provide essential data, insights, and forecasts for the industry. Our data-driven analysis and insights empower you to grow, adapt, and future-proof your business.


Categories in common with BlackLight: [Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/commodity-trading-transaction-and-risk-management-ctrm)

**Compare:** [BlackLight vs Expana](https://www.g2.com/compare/blacklight-vs-expana)
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- [Expana vs Openlink](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-openlink)
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- [Expana vs Xceler.ai](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-xceler-ai)
- [Expana vs MX.3](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-mx-3)
- [Expana vs CommodityPro](https://www.g2.com/compare/commoditypro-vs-expana)
- [Expana vs Vesper](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-vesper)
- [Expana vs CXL](https://www.g2.com/compare/cxl-vs-expana)
- [Expana vs DycoTrade](https://www.g2.com/compare/dycotrade-vs-expana)
- [Expana vs FIS Commodities](https://www.g2.com/compare/expana-vs-fis-commodities)


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