Compare Align and Cascade 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Align
Star Rating
(17)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(221)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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- Users report that Cascade excels in its "Custom Reporting" feature, with a score of 9.6, allowing for tailored insights that meet specific business needs, while Align's reporting capabilities, although strong, score slightly lower at 9.4.
- Reviewers mention that Cascade's "Financial Planning" tools, particularly "Extended Planning" at 9.6, provide comprehensive forecasting and budgeting options, whereas Align's "Budgeting" and "Forecasting" features score lower at 8.1 and 8.3 respectively, indicating a potential gap in financial management capabilities.
- G2 users highlight that Align shines in "Vision Statement" and "Goals" with perfect scores of 10.0, suggesting a superior ability to define and communicate strategic objectives compared to Cascade's scores of 9.1 and 9.2.
- Users on G2 report that Cascade's "Collaboration" features score 9.2, which facilitates teamwork effectively, but Align outperforms with a score of 10.0, indicating a more robust collaborative environment.
- Reviewers say that Cascade's "Data Visualization" feature is rated at 9.1, providing clear insights into performance metrics, while Align's capabilities in this area are not as strong, scoring lower at 8.3, which may affect user experience in data interpretation.
- Users say that Cascade's "Progress Tracking" feature scores 9.2, which helps in monitoring strategic initiatives effectively, while Align's similar feature scores higher at 9.7, suggesting a more effective tracking mechanism for users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Align
No pricing availableCascade
Free Team
Free
Get started, for free, TODAY. No commitments, no time limits. Try out Cascade's core strategy execution features, including up to 4 users, unlimited plans, unlimited metrics, and more!
- Up to 4 users
- Unlimited Plans
- Unlimited Goals
Free Trial
Align
No trial information availableCascade
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
10
9.1
161
Ease of Use
9.5
10
9.1
161
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
123
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
117
Quality of Support
9.5
10
9.7
157
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.6
117
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
9.7
149
Features by Category
Prepare
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.8
73
Plan
10.0
5
9.1
80
10.0
6
9.2
83
10.0
6
9.2
80
9.7
6
9.2
80
Optimize
9.7
6
9.2
83
10.0
6
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.8
59
Execute
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Financial Planning
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.6
9
Data
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Status Communication
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
7
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Align and Cascade are categorized as Strategic Planning and Execution
Unique Categories
Align has no unique categories
Cascade is categorized as Corporate Performance Management (CPM) and Strategic Portfolio Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Align
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cascade
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
Management Consulting
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Security and Investigations
7.1%
Printing
7.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Government Administration
4.8%
Higher Education
4.3%
Other
67.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Align
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Fredric L.
Verified User in Legal Services
The software is easy to use and completely intuitive, it's web-based so I can access it anywhere, anytime, and it always works. It keeps our key numbers and priorities visible to the team at all times, and when new team members join it's so easy to get...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
It is limited and not intuitive and slow
Cascade
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Turner C. B.
Verified User in Civic & Social Organization
I love the ease of use and how it has simplified making our strategic plan come to life. The software is second to none in terms of accessibility and ease of use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Administration
Cascade did not provide us with adequate training to set up our plan. Bec saved the day! If it were not for Bec's willingness to help and her can-do attitude, we would be looking for new software.
Fredric L.
Verified User in Legal Services
The software is easy to use and completely intuitive, it's web-based so I can access it anywhere, anytime, and it always works. It keeps our key numbers and priorities visible to the team at all times, and when new team members join it's so easy to get...
Turner C. B.
Verified User in Civic & Social Organization
I love the ease of use and how it has simplified making our strategic plan come to life. The software is second to none in terms of accessibility and ease of use.
Verified User in Environmental Services
It is limited and not intuitive and slow
Verified User in Government Administration
Cascade did not provide us with adequate training to set up our plan. Bec saved the day! If it were not for Bec's willingness to help and her can-do attitude, we would be looking for new software.
Discussions
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Is Cascade a Project Management tool?
3 comments
DL
Multi project management software https://www.epicflow.com/features/competence-management/ helps companies to plan and control their projects in a...Read more
Can I try Cascade for free?
2 comments
Official Response from Cascade
Yes, you get a free 90-day trial that includes all the software features from our Enterprise plan. Click here to start the trial or contact our team using...Read more
Is there a minimum number of users required?
2 comments
Official Response from Cascade
Our Pro plan has no minimum user requirement. Our Enterprise plans have a minimum number of 10 users required.
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