Datarails

Datarails promises to "transform your Excel into a lean, mean FP&A machine." Their biggest selling point is that they help you automate repetitive processes in Excel. There’s a reason Datarails is popular—it covers all the basic FP&A operations within your regular spreadsheets so you don’t need to overhaul the tools you use.

Datarails is designed to compile all your data and displays on a single dashboard. It’s also in the process of bringing AI features into the mix for faster, more accurate planning. But going deeper into the details, here are some of the most common pros and cons from real users.