Vena
Vena: A comprehensive FP&A platform for teams that want collaborative, Excel-led planning. Ranked #4 of 88 in Financial Planning & Analysis Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for excel-based collaborative FP&A.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forExcel-based collaborative FP&A
- Scenario modelingYes
- Founded2011 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers budgeting, forecasting, scenarios, variance and consolidation.
- Excel-led workflows connect with Power BI, PowerPoint, Teams and Azure.
- Workforce planning, centralized models and AI-assisted analysis are included.
Where it doesn't
- Monetary pricing requires contacting Vena.
- The Excel-centered interface may not suit non-spreadsheet-first teams.
- Sandbox, premium support and managed services require Complete.
Our verdict on Vena
Vena is a cloud-based financial planning and analysis platform for finance teams and operational departments. Its coverage spans budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, variance analysis, workforce planning and multi-entity financial consolidation. Excel is the primary planning and reporting interface, while workflows, approvals, comments, notifications, permissions and audit trails support collaboration and control. It is best suited to organizations that want structured FP&A without moving away from familiar Microsoft tools.
Pricing is organized into Professional and Complete plans, with monetary pricing requiring contact with Vena. Professional includes the Vena Platform, a Customer Success Manager, Standard Support, a Customer Portal and Vena Copilot. Complete includes everything in Professional, then adds Vena Insights, Premium Support, a Sandbox Environment and Expert Managed Services. That makes the plan difference relevant for teams that need additional analysis, isolated environments or ongoing specialist support.
Integration depth is a major part of the product’s fit. Vena connects with ERP, CRM and HRIS systems, CSV and flat files, and REST API workflows, while Microsoft integrations include Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Teams, Azure and Fabric. Centralized relational and OLAP data models provide a foundation for reporting and consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency translation. Choose Vena if Excel compatibility, Microsoft ecosystem alignment and broad FP&A coverage matter most. Consider an alternative if your team wants a non-spreadsheet-first interface or prefers transparent published pricing.
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Vena fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Budgeting | Yes |
| Forecasting | Yes |
| Scenario modeling | Yes |
| Variance analysis | Yes |
| Workforce planning | Yes |
| Financial consolidation | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Fabric, OneDrive … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | venasolutions.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Vena integrations
Vena lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Fabric
- OneDrive
- Dropbox
- SharePoint
- Google BigQuery
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Microsoft Copilot
Alternatives to Vena
- Workday Adaptive PlanningA broad FP&A platform for large finance teams that need connected planning and reporting.9.4
- BoardA broad connected-planning platform for finance, HR, and operational teams.9.3
- PlanfulA broad web-based FP&A platform for planning, consolidation, close, and reporting.9.2
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