Compare Fathom and Limelight 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00
Starting at $1,400.00 5 Users Per Month
Fathom
Star Rating
(28)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00
Browse all 5 pricing plansLimelight
Star Rating
(14)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,400.00 5 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Fathom excels in ease of setup with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick implementation, while Limelight's lower score of 7.2 indicates a more complex setup process that may require additional time and resources.
- Reviewers mention that Fathom's budget creation features, particularly in data import (9.2) and budget hierarchies (8.6), are user-friendly and efficient, whereas Limelight's budget management capabilities, while solid, do not match the same level of ease, particularly in versioning (8.1).
- G2 users highlight Fathom's superior ease of administration with a score of 9.2, which allows for smoother ongoing management, compared to Limelight's score of 6.7, where users have noted challenges in navigating the administrative features.
- Users on G2 report that Limelight shines in financial insight and forecasting, particularly with a perfect score of 10.0 in product direction, indicating a strong commitment to future enhancements, while Fathom's score of 6.8 suggests room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Fathom's cash flow management features, particularly in file exports and income and expenses, scored 8.0, which is adequate but not exceptional, while Limelight's cash flow forecasting capabilities are noted to be more robust, especially in historical data analysis (9.3).
- Users say that Fathom's custom reporting features are well-received with a score of 8.6, allowing for tailored insights, while Limelight's custom reports score slightly higher at 8.7, indicating a marginally better experience for users seeking personalized reporting options.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Fathom
Starter
$50.00
$50 per each additional company, per month
- 1 company
- unlimited users
- all features
Limelight
Limelight Ready-to-Go
Starting at $1,400.00
5 Users Per Month
- Planning
- Forecasting
- Workforce Planning
Free Trial
Fathom
Free Trial is available
Limelight
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
8.9
9
Ease of Use
8.8
24
9.3
9
Ease of Setup
8.9
14
7.2
6
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
6.7
5
Quality of Support
8.5
22
8.8
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
11
9.4
6
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
22
10.0
6
Features by Category
Budget Creation
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Budget Management
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.8
7
9.3
5
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
7.9
8
9.4
6
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
8.7
5
8.6
12
8.7
5
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Reconciliation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Closing Process
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Performance Management (CPM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Status Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fathom and Limelight are categorized as Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Corporate Performance Management (CPM)
Unique Categories
Fathom is categorized as Cash Flow Management
Limelight is categorized as Financial Close
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fathom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Limelight
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
Accounting
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.4%
Consulting
3.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.7%
Other
33.3%
Veterinary
14.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Events Services
14.3%
Commercial Real Estate
14.3%
Automotive
14.3%
Other
28.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Fathom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospitality
Reporting tools in the form of graphs and the ability to add notes and comments
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
The front end work to get it setup and work well takes a bit of time.
Limelight
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Karen R.
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Limelight software has helped us streamline our planning/forecasting process, and dynamic reporting helped drive efficiency and more time spent on analytics
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Nothing of great concern to note. We had some hiccups along the way with some data stability, but nothing that was totally unexpected in hindsight given this was a completely new implementation and all issues were addressed and resolved promptly.
Verified User in Hospitality
Reporting tools in the form of graphs and the ability to add notes and comments
Karen R.
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Limelight software has helped us streamline our planning/forecasting process, and dynamic reporting helped drive efficiency and more time spent on analytics
Verified User in Accounting
The front end work to get it setup and work well takes a bit of time.
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Nothing of great concern to note. We had some hiccups along the way with some data stability, but nothing that was totally unexpected in hindsight given this was a completely new implementation and all issues were addressed and resolved promptly.
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