Head-to-head · Financial Planning & Analysis Software
Cube vs Solver
Cube leads on 0 checks, Solver on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCube · 8.5/10
Cube scores higher on our rubric for financial planning & analysis software: 8.5 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #18.
Cube is the better fit for spreadsheet-led planning and analysis. Solver is the better fit for midmarket teams using ERP integrations.
- Cube fits best
Spreadsheet-led planning and analysis
- Solver fits best
Midmarket teams using ERP integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Cube 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Solver 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #10 in Financial Planning & Analysis Software | #18 in Financial Planning & Analysis Software |
| Best for | Spreadsheet-led planning and analysis | Midmarket teams using ERP integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cube 6/6 · Solver 6/6 | ||
| Budgeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forecasting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario modeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variance analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workforce planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial consolidation | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Cube is a financial planning and analysis platform for finance teams managing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, scenario modeling, workforce planning, and consolidation. It supports top-down, bottom-up, and hybrid… Read the review → |
Solver is a cloud-based financial planning and analysis platform for midmarket finance and management teams. It brings together budget creation, rolling and driver-based forecasting, scenario comparison, personnel planning, reporting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cube — where it wins
- Supports budgeting, forecasting, scenarios, variance analysis, and consolidation
- Connects Excel and Google Sheets with finance and presentation workflows
- Adds Monte Carlo modeling, AI financial Q&A, and governed data management
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based across Bronze, Silver, and Gold
- There is no free plan for evaluating the platform independently
- Its finance focus may not suit teams seeking broader operational planning
Solver — where it wins
- Combines budgeting, forecasting, scenarios, consolidation, and workflow
- Connects with Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and other systems
- Adds Excel-based design, web data collection, and Solver Copilot
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a custom quote
- Access is limited to the web platform
- Contributor and Viewer roles have narrower capabilities
- Cube8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad FP&A workspace for teams that want governed planning across spreadsheets and business systems.
Visit CubeFull verdict → - Solver7.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad web-based FP&A platform for midmarket teams with ERP-connected planning needs.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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