i-nexus
i-nexus: Broad strategic planning coverage with a free five-user plan and a $28 Standard tier. Ranked #1 of 29 in Strategic Planning Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting broad planning at a low entry price.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams wanting broad planning at a low entry price
- Free planYes
- Paid from$28/user/mo
- Objective cascadingYes
- Founded2001 · London, United Kingdom
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free Starter plan supports up to five users
- Covers cascading, initiatives, KPIs, workflows, and portfolios
- Integrates with Jira, Teams, Tableau, SAP, ERP, and CRM systems
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 80 Cards, one Workbook, and five Worksheets
- Workbench and enterprise deployment pricing require contact with sales
- The platform is available on the web only
Our verdict on i-nexus
i-nexus is a strategy planning and execution platform for strategy offices, PMOs, operational-excellence teams, and organizations using Hoshin Kanri or related planning methods. It combines collaborative strategy creation through interactive Strategy Cards with goal cascading, X-Matrix planning, portfolio and project management, initiative tracking, KPI monitoring, scorecards, workflows, dashboards, and reporting. Its scope suits teams that need to connect strategic goals with operational activity, benefits, impacts, and financial tracking.
Pricing offers a practical entry point. The free Starter plan is priced at $0 per user per month and includes up to 80 Cards, one Workbook, up to five Worksheets, and up to five Users, with no credit card required. Standard costs $28 per user per month when billed monthly and adds unlimited Cards, Workbooks, and Worksheets, along with new advanced Worksheets for growing teams. Enterprise is designed for large teams and includes enhanced security and support, customization options planned, full system access for users in all locations, a Customer Success manager, and AWS Virtual Private Cloud hosting. Workbench and enterprise deployment pricing are handled through contact with sales.
The platform’s main strength is breadth: it spans strategy maps, initiative milestones, dependencies, benefits, KPIs, automated reporting, approvals, and lifecycle management rather than focusing on one planning task. Integrations with Jira, Microsoft Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Tableau, SAP, ERP systems, and CRM systems support organizations connecting planning with existing work and reporting environments. Founded in 2001, i-nexus is suited to teams that want a wide planning framework and can start within Starter or Standard limits. Organizations needing a narrower tool, non-web deployment, or upfront Workbench and enterprise pricing should consider alternatives.
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i-nexus fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $28/user/mo |
| Objective cascading | Yes |
| Initiative tracking | Yes |
| Strategy maps | Yes |
| Execution dashboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Included user limit | 5 users |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Jira, Microsoft Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Tableau, SAP … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | i-nexus.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
i-nexus integrations
i-nexus lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Jira
- Microsoft Teams
- Planner
- SharePoint
- Tableau
- SAP
- ERP systems
- CRM systems
Alternatives to i-nexus
- BSC DesignerA KPI-led planning platform with scorecards, strategy maps, initiatives, and reporting.9.2
- CascadeA flexible strategy hub for connecting objectives, initiatives, metrics, and execution.9.0
- Spider ImpactA mobile-ready strategy hub linking objectives, KPIs, initiatives, maps, and dashboards.8.8
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