Compare Limelight and Vena 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,400.00 5 Users Per Month
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Limelight
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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Star Rating
(321)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Vena excels in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.2, making it more user-friendly for new adopters compared to Limelight's score of 7.2. Reviewers mention that Vena's intuitive interface simplifies the onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that Limelight shines in Ease of Use, scoring 9.3, which is higher than Vena's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate Limelight's streamlined navigation and accessibility features, making it easier for teams to adopt.
- G2 users highlight Vena's superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, compared to Limelight's 8.8. Users say that Vena's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, providing timely assistance when needed.
- Users report that Vena offers robust Data Import capabilities, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for organizations looking to integrate existing data seamlessly. In contrast, Limelight does not have a specific score for this feature, indicating potential limitations in data handling.
- Reviewers mention that Limelight excels in Performance Management Integration with a score of 9.1, which is essential for organizations focused on aligning their performance metrics with financial planning. Vena's score in this area is not specified, suggesting it may not be as strong.
- Users on G2 appreciate Vena's Budget Hierarchies feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for complex budgeting structures. Reviewers say this flexibility is a significant advantage for mid-market companies needing detailed financial planning.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Limelight
Limelight Ready-to-Go
Starting at $1,400.00
5 Users Per Month
- Planning
- Forecasting
- Workforce Planning
Vena
Professional Plan
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Professional Plan is the most flexible way to get started quickly and add as you grow. The plan includes: Growth Platform, Customer Success Manager, Standard Support, and Customer Portal.
- Full Microsoft Excel Integration
- Central Database
- Integrations
Free Trial
Limelight
No trial information availableVena
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
9
8.9
217
Ease of Use
9.3
9
8.6
267
Ease of Setup
7.2
6
8.1
211
Ease of Admin
6.7
5
8.6
129
Quality of Support
8.8
8
9.0
215
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
6
9.1
128
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
6
9.2
209
Features by Category
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
9.0
139
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
9.0
136
Budget Management
Not enough data
9.2
123
Not enough data
9.0
120
Not enough data
8.8
125
Forecasting
9.3
5
9.1
131
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
6.7
46
Analytics
9.4
6
9.0
127
Not enough data
9.1
126
Not enough data
9.0
119
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.6
69
Reporting Structure
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.8
71
Standard Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.8
71
Custom Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
64
8.7
5
8.4
63
8.7
5
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.1
44
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.8
23
Not enough data
9.7
22
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.2
20
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.8
26
Not enough data
9.7
24
Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.2
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
48
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
62
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
9.0
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
51
|
Verified
Financial Planning
Not enough data
9.0
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
57
|
Verified
Financial Insight
Not enough data
9.4
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
74
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.5
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
67
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.8
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
51
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.9
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.8
18
Not enough data
9.9
18
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.9
17
Not enough data
9.9
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Not enough data
10.0
17
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
9.8
21
Not enough data
9.9
20
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
9.8
21
Territory Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.8
21
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.8
21
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.7
21
Incentives
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.6
22
Personalization
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.7
22
Administrative
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.6
22
Not enough data
9.6
22
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Limelight and Vena are categorized as Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Corporate Performance Management (CPM), and Financial Close
Unique Categories
Limelight has no unique categories
Vena is categorized as Sales Planning, Financial Reconciliation, Compensation Management, and Sales Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Limelight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vena
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
Veterinary
14.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Events Services
14.3%
Commercial Real Estate
14.3%
Automotive
14.3%
Other
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Financial Services
8.0%
Accounting
7.0%
Computer Software
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Other
65.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.
Vena
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vishavjeet S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Vena is exhibiting a strong dedication to using cutting edge software development best practices. Vena provides an extensive suite of solutions to manage all of an organization's FP&A requirements by leveraging the most recent developments from Microsoft in...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
Overall, the value feels pretty low since the system is really complicated, and every little thing you want to add requires paid support. In the end, we only implemented a fraction of what we originally planned.
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
Vishavjeet S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Vena is exhibiting a strong dedication to using cutting edge software development best practices. Vena provides an extensive suite of solutions to manage all of an organization's FP&A requirements by leveraging the most recent developments from Microsoft in...
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 Accounting
Overall, the value feels pretty low since the system is really complicated, and every little thing you want to add requires paid support. In the end, we only implemented a fraction of what we originally planned.
Discussions
What is Limelight used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Limelight
Limelight is a modern cloud FP&A platform designed for finance teams. It is used to help businesses budget, forecast, and report. Limelight integrates with...Read more
Limelight has no more discussions with answers
How long does it take for Vena to sync the files?
2 comments
GC
The integration we are using is automated with Netsuite and for Vena to be updated with the most recent actuals from Netsuite takes a few minutes, but I'm...Read more
What's the best way to create a truly dynamic input template?
1 comment
AH
You have to map the choose options as their own measures and in a separate block. They have to be able to return independently from the the dimensions their...Read more
What is the maximum time to wait for synchronization of the information?
1 comment
RT
Data is saved or synchronized almost instantaneously and team members simply have to refresh the template on their side to see the updated forecast.Read more
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