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Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.6% of reviews)
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Solver
Star Rating
(244)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(325)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Solver excels in Data Import with a score of 9.0, while Vena shines with a higher score of 9.0, indicating that both products effectively handle data importation, but Vena's users mention a more seamless experience.
- Reviewers mention that Vena's Budget Hierarchies feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.1 compared to Solver's 8.4. Users appreciate Vena's ability to create complex budget structures, which they find more intuitive and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight Solver's superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.0, while Vena slightly edges out with 9.1. Reviewers say that Vena's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Users on G2 report that Vena's Reporting Capabilities are exceptional, scoring 9.6, while Solver's score of 9.0 indicates solid performance. Reviewers mention that Vena offers more customizable reporting options, which enhances their analytical capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Solver's Ease of Setup is rated at 7.7, which some users find challenging compared to Vena's 8.2. Users report that Vena provides a more straightforward onboarding process, making it easier for teams to get started.
- Users say that Vena's Forecasting features are robust, scoring 9.3, while Solver's score of 8.4 indicates room for improvement. Reviewers appreciate Vena's ability to handle various forecasting types, which they find beneficial for strategic planning.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Solver
No pricing availableVena
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
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Solver
No trial information availableVena
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
202
8.9
221
Ease of Use
8.3
204
8.6
271
Ease of Setup
7.7
133
8.1
215
Ease of Admin
8.5
121
8.5
131
Quality of Support
9.0
195
9.0
219
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
120
9.1
130
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
199
9.2
213
Features by Category
Budget Creation
8.6
74
8.9
143
8.5
68
9.0
142
8.6
67
8.8
142
8.7
78
8.8
135
8.5
63
8.4
115
9.1
75
9.0
139
Budget Management
9.1
68
9.2
126
8.9
67
9.0
123
8.0
65
8.8
128
Forecasting
8.7
77
9.1
134
8.7
67
9.0
128
8.6
66
8.9
125
8.8
62
8.9
127
6.9
34
6.8
49
Analytics
8.7
74
9.0
130
8.9
69
9.1
129
8.8
63
9.0
122
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Reporting Structure
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.8
75
Standard Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.8
75
Custom Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
9.1
48
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.6
24
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
9.7
24
Not enough data
9.6
23
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.2
21
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.6
28
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.8
27
Not enough data
9.7
25
Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.3
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
52
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
66
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.9
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
55
|
Verified
Financial Planning
8.2
44
|
Verified
9.1
58
|
Verified
8.9
51
|
Verified
9.4
63
|
Verified
8.5
49
|
Verified
9.0
60
|
Verified
Financial Insight
8.6
107
|
Verified
9.4
79
|
Verified
8.4
98
|
Verified
9.2
74
|
Verified
8.4
100
|
Verified
9.3
76
|
Verified
Data
8.1
95
|
Verified
8.6
69
|
Verified
8.3
106
|
Verified
8.6
74
|
Verified
9.0
117
|
Verified
9.1
77
|
Verified
8.7
111
|
Verified
9.0
70
|
Verified
Status Communication
7.7
86
|
Verified
8.8
70
|
Verified
8.2
87
|
Verified
9.3
76
|
Verified
8.0
90
9.1
68
|
Verified
8.3
66
|
Verified
8.5
54
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Audit - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.7
21
Not enough data
9.8
21
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
10.0
20
Integrations - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.9
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
User Permissions and Security - Financial Reconciliation
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
9.8
20
Not enough data
10.0
20
Sales Performance Features - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.7
23
Not enough data
9.8
22
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.7
23
Territory Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.7
22
Not enough data
9.8
23
Quota & Capacity Management - Sales Planning
Not enough data
9.7
23
Not enough data
9.4
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Incentives
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.8
24
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.6
24
Personalization
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.6
24
Administrative
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
9.7
24
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Solver and Vena are categorized as FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Solver has no unique categories
Vena is categorized as Sales Planning, Financial Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Financial Close, Compensation Management, and Sales Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Solver
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
Accounting
13.5%
Hospital & Health Care
10.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Computer Software
4.0%
Other
59.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Financial Services
7.9%
Accounting
6.9%
Computer Software
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
65.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Solver
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Edward M.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Coming from a world where huge Excel spreadsheets with tons of tabs are the norm, BI360 makes running Excel based reports a snap!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food Production
The interface between excel and DWM. I don't like the fact that you have to map your own templates back to the system.
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.
Edward M.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Coming from a world where huge Excel spreadsheets with tons of tabs are the norm, BI360 makes running Excel based reports a snap!
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 Food Production
The interface between excel and DWM. I don't like the fact that you have to map your own templates back to the system.
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
If anyone has any tips they can share, beyond the basics, like VBA and Macros?
2 comments
AF
Hi Tim, I have been working with Solver's product as a independent consultant for over 7 years. What are you trying to accomplish with the tool.
Glad to...Read more
Integration-Nextgen
1 comment
CA
There isn't a direct connection for NextGen. Solver can connect to Azure or on-premise SQL Server databases. You can also connect to OData. You can also...Read more
How do you integrate your loan management system?
1 comment
AF
Hi Melanie, not sure if this was answered yet, but we have integrated many different types of systems into the data warehouse. I am currently working with a...Read more
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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