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At a Glance
Cascade
Cascade
Star Rating
(221)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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WorkBoard
WorkBoard
Star Rating
(96)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 1 user Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WorkBoard excels in its "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.8, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued, while Cascade follows closely with a score of 9.7, showing strong support but slightly less satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that WorkBoard's "Custom Reporting" feature stands out with a score of 9.6, allowing for tailored insights, whereas Cascade's reporting capabilities, while solid, score lower at 9.4, suggesting less flexibility in customization.
  • G2 users highlight that Cascade shines in "Frameworks" with a score of 8.8, providing a more structured approach to strategic planning compared to WorkBoard's score of 7.7, which indicates a less robust framework offering.
  • Users on G2 note that WorkBoard's "Progress Tracking" feature is highly rated at 9.5, making it easier for teams to monitor their objectives, while Cascade's score of 9.2, although still strong, suggests it may not be as effective in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Cascade's "Goal Creation" tools, particularly for "Team OKR" and "Individual OKR," are more user-friendly, scoring 8.5 and 7.8 respectively, compared to WorkBoard's lower scores, indicating a more intuitive experience for setting objectives.
  • Users report that WorkBoard's "Financial Planning" capabilities, especially in "Extended Planning" with a score of 9.6, are superior, providing comprehensive financial insights, while Cascade's offerings in this area are solid but not as highly rated.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cascade
Free Team
Free
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WorkBoard
2024 Pricing Edition
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1 user Per Month
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Free Trial
Cascade
Free Trial is available
WorkBoard
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
161
8.8
78
Ease of Use
9.1
161
8.6
79
Ease of Setup
8.7
123
8.6
46
Ease of Admin
9.0
117
8.8
46
Quality of Support
9.7
157
9.8
78
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
117
9.8
48
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
149
9.4
78
Features by Category
Strategic Planning and ExecutionHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
9.0
977
9.0
41
Prepare
9.0
78
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.8
73
7.7
5
Plan
9.1
80
Not enough data
9.2
83
8.9
6
9.2
80
9.0
7
9.2
80
9.0
7
Optimize
9.2
83
9.5
7
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.8
59
9.6
9
Execute
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
Objectives and Key Results (OKR)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
7.7
81
Communication
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
6
Goal Creation
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
7.7
11
Corporate Performance Management (CPM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.0
110
Not enough data
Financial Planning
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
Data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Status Communication
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Strategic Portfolio ManagementHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Cascade
Cascade
WorkBoard
WorkBoard
Cascade and WorkBoard are categorized as Strategic Planning and Execution
Unique Categories
WorkBoard
WorkBoard is categorized as Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cascade
Cascade
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.8%
WorkBoard
WorkBoard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cascade
Cascade
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%
WorkBoard
WorkBoard
Computer Software
17.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Utilities
3.1%
Medical Devices
3.1%
Other
59.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cascade
Cascade
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Turner C. B.
TB
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
G
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.

WorkBoard
WorkBoard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth P.
EP
Elizabeth P.
Verified User in Entertainment

I absolutely love the ability to collaborate within a team, assign tasks, prioritize what's important gather a snapshot of "what's going on" within your team. My department @NBCUniversal uses Workboard in lieu of weekly status reports, and to manage our...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Amol B.
AB
Amol B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Sometimes there is downtime so its little irritating

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Discussions
Cascade
Cascade Discussions
Is Cascade a Project Management tool?
3 comments
Denny L.
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. Read more
WorkBoard
WorkBoard Discussions
Can you track time spent against individual tasks or at a project level?
1 comment
AS
Workboard does not have a timesheet or project hours tracking functionality as it's primary purpose is to track against objectives, rather than projects. ...Read more
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