Solver Reviews & Product Details

I like the data warehouse and the different ways you can integrate different software's. We implement several of our custom systems as well as BC, and excel files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the exact details aren't clear for certain error messages and make it difficult to figure out what the exact problem is, especially on input templates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What is most helpful about Solver is they will resolve and answer your concerns promptly. Solver is a power tool that can help plan and report. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solver does and does not function like an excel. I wish it can filter and find function in the planning and report setting instead of export to Report Designer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like you can use excel formulas together with Solver commands. For the most part that makes the reporting super easy and very flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is not always user friendly and if there is an issue it can be hard to figure out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

*I can rely on Solver as a tool to get financial reporting done.

*The API to powerBI has worked flawlessly so far.

*User's ability to load their forecasts and budgets directly into the scenario.

*Security is easy to implement

*Security settings staying constant throughout all the different modules e.g., reporting archive, input template, etc.

*I like the role that was created in Solver for more technical customer support without having to escalate questions/needs e.g., Steve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

*Data Explorer's load time is slow. I'd like the initial view limited to 100 records to speed it up.

*Unable to control the report archive for my users. I want to be able to delete reports in their archive, similar to being an admin in a workspace.

*Parameter naming is inflexible. I had an issue where a previous report creator was using 'periods' and I was using 'period'. This created a confusing extra period filter in the report archive for users. To fix this, I had to delete the old parameter out of every report and setup a new paramter. Then I had to publish the report to the report archive and now my users have 2x the report because I can't control their archive space.

*Default LID entry in input templates. My users think it's clunky and they constantly make mistakes while using it e.g., leaving the last column cell blank & somehow breaking it by putting a value in the main line (even though I thought that wasn't supposed to be possible... they found a way to break it). I then have to clear out everything, save, and re-enter in the LID section.

*Solver is very slow sometimes or has issues fetching drill-down data or it fails. I'd like to have an indication of when Solver is experiencing a slowdown or issues.

*Customizing a drill-down in a report is cumbersome.

*No way to 'view as' a role. In many programs I admin, I can 'view as' a role so I can interact with the program the way the user is enabled to.

*Auto-save feature for input templates. I had 2 users enter their budgets and not his save this cycle.

*Overhaul the look and UI experience of input templates. I had some users complain that it wasn't "slick looking"... I get that it's Excel, so maybe at least Learning Academy courses on beautifying a report template and best practices for the user experience.

*Maybe I missed this option, but there is no way (?) to get a summary of my publisher jobs for the day so I can see what ran or did not run easily.

*Lack of user community. With many other software programs, users can respond and try to help others, and then an official representative of the software responds occasionally. The Solver community forum is a borderline ghost town.

*Need the ability to lock roles in the planning security section instead of having to lock the entire scenario down

*Metrics on how often reports are viewed and by what users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that this syncs to our accounting software daily and we are able to pull and create reports for all our communities in one report/file that would otherwise take us several hours to create. I also appreciate that once we have taken time to create a report, we can pull that for every month, community, etc. that we need! We are in Solver daily to pull the items that we need. This is also a huge component for our budget. The ease of use for budgeting is terrific! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The linking of spreadsheets can be difficut sometimes due to the nature of how solver works. We are usually able to figure it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really love the new additions of connectors for Solver that allows us to connect to our lakehouse in fabric Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like the consumption of data to be faster for integrations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to receive user input data, without a big ERP system behind is very helpful for our organization. Great integration with Excel, allows for automated formatting that is operations team friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Having to make changes to historical data after adding a new dimension can be a bit tricky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We can create almost any report, no matter how users prefer to slice and dice the data. Integrates easily with many of our systems including Business Central. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Takes some time to setup and get right, but works great once ready. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solver’s user-friendly interface and customizable reporting features are the most helpful aspects for me. The ability to easily create, modify, and distribute reports allows for more efficient data analysis and decision-making. Additionally, Solver’s integration with various data sources streamlines the process, making it easier to consolidate information and gain insights quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the least helpful aspects of Solver is its occasional complexity in setup and configuration. While it offers powerful features, getting everything optimized and customized to fit specific business needs can sometimes be time-consuming, especially for users without technical expertise. Additionally, some of the advanced features require a steeper learning curve to fully utilize.

The main downsides of using Solver include the initial implementation effort and the occasional difficulty in troubleshooting issues. Integrations with other systems, while valuable, can sometimes lead to compatibility challenges or slowdowns. Additionally, depending on the version or package, certain advanced features might come with higher costs, which could limit accessibility for smaller teams or organizations with tighter budgets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is straightforward and easy to use. No issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only improvement would be the ability for more excel formulas and functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.