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Compare Datarails and Planful 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Datarails
Star Rating
(193)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(460)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Planful excels in data import capabilities with a score of 9.1, allowing for seamless integration of financial data, while Datarails, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0. Reviewers mention that Planful's data import process is intuitive and efficient, making it easier for teams to get started.
- Reviewers mention that Datarails shines in the area of data visualization, achieving a remarkable score of 9.2 compared to Planful's 6.7. Users on G2 appreciate Datarails' ability to create visually appealing dashboards that enhance data comprehension and presentation.
- Users say that Datarails offers superior custom reporting features, scoring 9.5 against Planful's 8.1. Reviewers highlight Datarails' flexibility in creating tailored reports that meet specific business needs, which is a significant advantage for organizations requiring detailed insights.
- G2 users report that Planful has a robust budget management feature, particularly in consolidation, where it scores 8.4, while Datarails leads with 8.9. Users mention that Datarails provides more streamlined workflows for budget adjustments, making it easier to manage financial changes.
- Reviewers mention that Datarails provides a better overall quality of support, scoring 9.5 compared to Planful's 8.3. Users appreciate Datarails' responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources, which enhance the user experience significantly.
- Users report that both products perform well in forecasting, but Planful edges out slightly with a score of 8.4 compared to Datarails' 8.3. Reviewers say that Planful's forecasting tools are user-friendly and effective, allowing for accurate financial predictions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Datarails
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Meets Requirements
8.8
168
8.5
306
Ease of Use
7.9
174
8.1
347
Ease of Setup
7.6
135
7.3
241
Ease of Admin
8.2
114
8.0
203
Quality of Support
9.3
166
8.3
295
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
114
8.7
200
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
174
9.0
293
Features by Category
Budget Creation
9.0
109
8.4
88
8.4
96
8.5
87
8.8
96
7.9
84
8.5
105
7.9
87
7.8
74
7.5
70
8.7
101
8.6
82
Budget Management
8.8
101
8.4
74
8.3
89
8.0
75
7.8
83
7.5
68
Forecasting
8.8
98
8.5
90
8.2
90
8.3
82
8.2
88
8.4
79
8.1
87
8.4
76
6.4
52
6.5
37
Analytics
8.3
98
8.4
84
8.4
91
8.6
83
8.2
81
8.3
74
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.5
124
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.0
114
Not enough data
8.3
117
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
8.4
120
Not enough data
8.4
104
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.1
118
Not enough data
8.5
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
8.8
63
|
Verified
8.5
52
|
Verified
8.7
61
|
Verified
8.4
54
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
49
|
Verified
Reporting
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.9
63
|
Verified
8.0
66
|
Verified
8.6
60
|
Verified
8.4
63
|
Verified
8.8
59
|
Verified
Closing Process
7.7
50
|
Verified
7.6
47
|
Verified
7.1
49
|
Verified
7.4
44
|
Verified
7.8
51
|
Verified
8.1
54
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.0
49
|
Verified
7.9
39
|
Verified
9.0
57
|
Verified
8.8
46
|
Verified
8.8
56
|
Verified
8.2
46
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.4
57
|
Verified
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.1
58
|
Verified
8.3
129
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
8.2
129
|
Verified
Data
8.7
60
|
Verified
6.7
108
|
Verified
8.7
63
|
Verified
7.5
118
|
Verified
9.1
62
|
Verified
8.0
133
|
Verified
8.3
60
|
Verified
7.6
124
|
Verified
Status Communication
8.5
57
|
Verified
7.2
89
|
Verified
9.0
58
|
Verified
8.1
99
|
Verified
9.0
62
|
Verified
7.9
96
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.6
66
|
Verified
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
Datarails and Planful are categorized as Financial Close, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Datarails is categorized as Financial Analysis
Planful is categorized as Marketing Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Datarails
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planful
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
Hospital & Health Care
7.3%
Financial Services
6.8%
Accounting
4.7%
Oil & Energy
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Other
73.4%
Computer Software
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Insurance
4.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
73.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Datarails
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jorge D.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It interfaces very well with Microsoft Excel and NetSuite, making it much easier for the Finance Dept. to gather and analyze data. The learning curve was very short
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
When financials don't tie to Clearview, I need to reconcile and identify the difference and work with Datarails support to fix the issue. Support is not real time and can't call a live person to work through the issue
Planful
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
Host has been much easier to use, has more flexibility, and we are constantly trying to build on our current knowledge and use Host to streamline our monthly activities as much as possible. We use Host for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We are...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Modeling integration is tricky, Especially Modeling 2.0. Error messages could be more descriptive to assist with troubleshooting.
Jorge D.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It interfaces very well with Microsoft Excel and NetSuite, making it much easier for the Finance Dept. to gather and analyze data. The learning curve was very short
Verified User in Management Consulting
Host has been much easier to use, has more flexibility, and we are constantly trying to build on our current knowledge and use Host to streamline our monthly activities as much as possible. We use Host for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We are...
Verified User in Environmental Services
When financials don't tie to Clearview, I need to reconcile and identify the difference and work with Datarails support to fix the issue. Support is not real time and can't call a live person to work through the issue
Verified User in Computer Software
Modeling integration is tricky, Especially Modeling 2.0. Error messages could be more descriptive to assist with troubleshooting.
Discussions
Datarails has no discussions with answers
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
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