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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
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Causal
Star Rating
(256)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$250.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(75)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Syft excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, while Causal follows closely with 9.4. Reviewers mention that Syft's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for small businesses to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Syft's Data Import feature is rated at 9.2, which is higher than Causal's 8.8. Users say that Syft allows for seamless integration of data from various sources, simplifying the budgeting process.
- G2 users highlight that Causal shines in What-If Analysis with a score of 9.1 compared to Syft's 7.5. Users report that Causal's ability to model different scenarios is particularly beneficial for financial planning.
- Users on G2 note that Syft's Cash Flow Management features, particularly File Exports, are rated at 9.0, significantly outperforming Causal's 7.8. Reviewers say this makes it easier to share financial data with stakeholders.
- Reviewers mention that Causal's Forecast Types feature is rated at 9.2, while Syft's is at 8.6. Users report that Causal provides more flexibility in forecasting methods, which is crucial for accurate financial planning.
- Users say that Syft's Budget Hierarchies feature, rated at 8.2, is slightly lower than Causal's 8.4. However, reviewers mention that Syft's overall budgeting capabilities are still robust, making it a strong contender for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Causal
Modelling
$250.00
Per Month
Ideal for CEOs, founders, and finance teams at 10 to 25-person companies.
- 2 Members (add additional members for $49/month)
- Unlimited models + 1M Cell Limit
- 1 Standard Data Integration (
Syft
Basic
$0.00
Enjoy data visualizations and set up KPIs to help make better business decisions.
- Unlimited users
- Financial health scorecards
- Break-even
Free Trial
Causal
Free Trial is available
Syft
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
181
9.0
57
Ease of Use
8.5
181
8.8
59
Ease of Setup
8.4
78
8.5
43
Ease of Admin
8.9
73
8.5
24
Quality of Support
9.3
164
9.5
56
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
70
9.0
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
150
9.6
54
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.7
89
8.9
22
8.4
78
8.2
21
8.4
92
8.3
19
8.9
106
8.0
19
9.1
88
7.5
18
9.1
89
8.6
19
Budget Management
8.8
67
8.5
21
8.8
71
8.6
22
Feature Not Available
8.1
19
Forecasting
8.8
92
8.4
20
9.0
81
8.2
19
9.2
80
8.5
19
9.2
78
8.8
19
5.0
16
8.6
15
Analytics
8.8
78
8.8
20
9.0
80
8.2
20
9.3
81
8.6
19
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
8.8
73
9.2
39
8.7
58
9.2
38
8.2
56
9.0
38
Reporting Structure
8.3
61
9.0
37
8.3
65
9.3
38
8.2
64
9.1
38
Standard Analytics
8.5
68
8.9
36
8.4
69
9.0
38
8.4
67
9.1
39
8.3
65
8.7
37
Custom Analytics
8.8
81
8.8
37
9.0
70
8.5
36
8.9
75
8.7
38
9.0
77
8.5
37
8.8
10
8.9
30
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
7.8
36
9.0
13
9.0
43
9.2
13
8.9
40
8.8
13
Cash Flow Forecasting
8.8
43
9.1
13
8.8
40
8.7
13
8.9
40
8.6
13
8.9
40
8.6
13
4.8
8
8.5
12
Analytics
8.8
38
8.7
13
8.7
42
9.1
13
8.8
39
8.6
13
8.8
39
8.5
13
Financial Data Transfer
8.1
33
9.0
13
8.0
31
8.6
13
8.6
38
9.1
13
8.4
41
9.0
13
8.3
38
9.0
12
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
Data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
Status Communication
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Causal and Syft are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Financial Analysis, and Cash Flow Management
Unique Categories
Causal has no unique categories
Syft has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Causal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Syft
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
Computer Software
21.1%
Financial Services
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Internet
2.8%
Other
47.8%
Accounting
53.3%
Construction
5.3%
Financial Services
4.0%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Consulting
2.7%
Other
32.0%
Discussions
Are they thinking on lines of coming up with domain-centric solutions to reduce time redundancies for Excel users to help them make the switch?
1 Comment
LK
Hi Animesh,
Causal is currently mainly used for operational finance models. However, there are also lots of random other use-cases: ROI sales calculators,...Read more
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