The old way
Spreadsheets
- Won’t scale
- Not collaborative
- Data is static & stale
legacy platforms
- Outdated technology
- Rigid templates
- Deep expertise required
The cube way
Spreadsheets
Use Excel formulas, plain language, or simple drag-and-drop. No tech skills or coding needed.
keep your models
Instantly link Cube’s centralized data to your current spreadsheets, maintaining your formatting and formulas.
work in your environment
Connect data directly to and from anywhere you work. Excel, Sheets, PC, or Mac, Cube meets you where you are.
self-service as you scale
Manage and maintain your model independently. No need to expand your team or rely on external support.
Why FP&A teams switch to Cube
Modern finance teams need tools built for collaboration, speed, and flexibility. Cube delivers without code, delays, or complexity. Datarails wasn’t designed for this era, and it shows.
Spreadsheet-Native, Not Spreadsheet-Bound
Cube connects directly to Excel and Google Sheets with full flexibility. Datarails locks you into rigid templates that require coding or admin help.
No-Code Configurability vs. Maintenance Headaches
In Cube, finance teams build and maintain models without specialized training. Datarails breaks more easily and often needs technical fixes.
Built for Collaborative Planning, Not File Chaos
Cube supports shared, real-time planning with access control. Datarails relies on file syncs and manual updates, leading to confusion.
Cube ranks higher across key categories
90%
Ease of Setup
78%
Ease of Setup
90%
Ease of Use
80%
Ease of Use
93%
Ease of Admin
84%
Ease of Admin
Cube vs Datarails
How do we stack up?
Faster time-to-value than Datarails, without templates that break or tools that fight you.
No-code and self-serve platform
Excel & Google Sheets compatible
Unified experience across web and spreadsheets
Works on both PC and Mac
Multi-plan management in a single template
Centralized, cloud-based scenario planning
Role-based access & controls
No proprietary code or custom scripting required
In-house customer support
Single-click report automation
Built-in collaboration tools
Interactive dashboards
Budgeting & reporting included by default
Hidden, modular pricing
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Why Cube wins for strategic finance
Built by finance for finance. Cube simplifies your workflows, scales with your business, and gives you full control to plan, forecast, and collaborate without complexity.
No-Code, No-Frustration Reporting
Build dynamic reports with live data. No formulas, no tickets, no IT. Just drag, drop, and go.
Your Reports, Your Way
Keep your existing formats, templates, and models with no rework or retrofitting. Easily and instantly update reports without learning a new coding language.
Smart, Scalable Scenario Planning
Run scenarios, generate forecasts, and actualize plans, all in one place. With predictive AI and one-click merges, you stay agile and ahead of every shift in the business.
Real-Time Collaboration
Cube’s empowers every collaborator to take ownership from day one. With instant access to results and built-in audit logs, there’s no need to worry about version control or messy file management.
Self-Service, Always in Your Control
Make changes without calling support. From adding dimensions to adjusting hierarchies, Cube is intuitive and finance-led.
Compatible Across All Systems
Use Cube in Excel or Google Sheets, on Mac or PC. No virtual machines or copy-paste workarounds. Just a seamless experience across your tools.
Strategic Finance in Action
From multi-entity retailers to mission-driven nonprofits, modern finance leaders are using Cube to move up the pyramid—and stay there.
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Now with Cube, we spend more than half our time on strategic work—partnering with the business instead of cleaning up the numbers.
James Mann
CFO
The biggest thing I liked about Cube was how simple it was to use compared to other tools.
Ryan Fanter
Advisor, Strategic Finance