datarails vs cube

Why FP&A teams choose Cube over Datarails to drive strategic growth.

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Why choose Cube?

No code experience

Flexibility

Top rated in ease-of-use

Why choose Cube over Datarails

Strategic finance teams today need real-time collaboration, flexible reporting, and an FP&A platform that works the way they do. Datarails, unfortunately, is stuck in the past—built for a slower, less connected era of finance.

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Datarails limits flexibility

Cube works with your existing spreadsheets with minimal modifications. No need to migrate or recreate the wheel.

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Datarails adds complexity

Datarails’ static Excel templates rely on fragile, proprietary, cell-based formulas. It’s a maintenance nightmare.

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Datarails isn't collaborative

Instead of real-time, shared scenarios, Datarails uses a file-based process that creates version control chaos. No true collaboration, transparency, or way to scale cross-functional planning.

G2 rankings

Cube rated higher across key areas

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Ease of Setup

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Ease of Use

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Ease of Admin

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Why Cube wins for strategic finance

No-Code, No-Frustration Reporting
Build reports like pivot tables, powered by live, multidimensional data in the cloud. No formulas. No IT tickets. Just drag, drop, fetch, done.
Self-Service, Always in Your Control
No consultants required. No waiting on tech support. Cube is designed so finance teams can own and evolve their models without outside help. From adding dimensions to changing hierarchies, everything is intuitive—so you stay agile as your business changes.
Compatible Across All Systems
Cube works seamlessly in Excel and Google Sheets—on Mac or PC. Every team can work where they’re comfortable without being bogged down by virtual machines, and can share Cube models without copy-paste workarounds.
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.
Your FP&A Reports, Your Way
Keep your existing formats, templates & models with no rework or retrofitting. Update reports and templates easily and instantly without learning a new coding language.
Real-Time, Team-Wide Collaboration
Cube’s intuitive design 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.

Cube vs Datarails

How do they stack up?

No code. No learning curve. No consultants required.

No code integration with spreadsheets

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Spreadsheet agnostic compatibility (Google Sheets & Excel)

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Excel-only compatibility

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PC-only compatibility

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System agnostic compatibility (PC & Mac)

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Manage multiple plans in the same template

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Multiple integrations

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Fast data consolidation

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Ease of administration

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File-based scenario management

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Centralized, cloud-hosted scenario management

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Modular, feature-based pricing

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Role-based access controls

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Requires consultants / product experts who understand proprietary code

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In-house customer support

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Fast report automation

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Collaboration capabilities

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Intuitive dashboards

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Reporting and budgeting included in base package

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With Cube, we didn't just save our Excel models; we made them better. They're now easier to adjust, lighter, and quicker to update. It's a real step up for our financial work.

Ethan Kutner, The Edge Fitness Clubs

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FAQs

  • Isn’t Datarails similar to Cube?
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    Not really. Datarails is a reporting tool retrofitted for finance. Cube is an end-to-end FP&A platform built from the ground up for strategic finance teams. If you want a future-proof planning engine—not just prettier spreadsheets—Cube is the better fit.
  • Does Cube work with Google Sheets? What about Macs?
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    Yes and yes. Cube works in Excel and Google Sheets, across Mac and PC. Your team can work wherever they’re comfortable without giving up performance or control.
  • Will I need consultants to manage Cube?
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    Nope. Cube is self-service by design. You can evolve your data model, create new reports, and adjust scenarios without outside help or a high learning curve.
  • How does pricing work? Are there limits on users or features?
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    Cube offers transparent pricing with unlimited users and full access to all features. Datarails charges per user and limits features based on your package. With Cube, everyone gets what they need—no surprises.
  • How does Cube handle security and compliance?
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    Cube is SOC 2 Type II compliant and enterprise-grade secure. Our infrastructure and protocols are designed to meet the needs of modern finance and IT teams.

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