Best Cube Alternative: Limelight vs Cube

Allows considerable flexibility to drill down.

Very user-friendly and similar to Excel, our team felt comfortable using Limelight right away.

Drew Knight

CFO - MEDICINAL GENOMICS

I frankly always feel skittish when I approach Excel.

I have to double and triple-check what I am doing. But when I am in Limelight, I have far more confidence in what I am doing. I just do it once and I know that it's right.

BEN DANIEL

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis - CS

Gives Us Power to Make Smarter Decisions

With Limelight, we now can forecast 18 months in the future. The platform has saved us over $400,000 by correcting broken formulas we were previously unaware of and eliminating hundreds of hours on manually collecting, consolidating, and reviewing spreadsheets.

Chris Parriott

BI Specialist at GSW Manufacturing - GSW

Limelight has been a game-changer for our budgeting process.

We used to spend 3 months wrangling spreadsheets, but now we complete our budget in just under a month. That's a 66% reduction in time - a huge win for our team.

Arlene Barbieri

Corporate Controller - MEDICINAL GENOMICS


User Experience	Beautiful, modern, intuitive	Google Sheets & Excel add-in with performance issues
Implementation	Fast & seamless – deploy in weeks	Slow & complex – time-consuming setup
Excel/Google Sheets Dependency	Independent, cloud-based FP&A platform	Add-in for Excel & Google Sheets
Performance & Speed	Real-time data sync, no manual fetching	Constant need to refresh & rebuild models
Modeling & Customization	Multi-dimensional, fully flexible modeling	Rigid models, limited customizations
Scalability	Built to handle large datasets & complex planning	Performance issues with large datasets

User Experience

Beautiful, modern, intuitive

Google Sheets & Excel add-in with performance issues

Implementation

Fast & seamless – deploy in weeks

Slow & complex – time-consuming setup

Excel/Google Sheets Dependency

Independent, cloud-based FP&A platform

Add-in for Excel & Google Sheets

Performance & Speed

Real-time data sync, no manual fetching

Constant need to refresh & rebuild models

Modeling & Customization

Multi-dimensional, fully flexible modeling

Rigid models, limited customizations

Scalability

Built to handle large datasets & complex planning

Performance issues with large datasets

Smarter Planning & Forecasting

Cube’s rigid modeling structure and slow performance make forecasting a challenge. Limelight’s dynamic planning tools let finance teams build, adjust, and analyze financial models instantly—with driver-based forecasting, scenario modeling, and rolling forecasts.

Instant Insights with Real-Time Analytics

Dashboards Designed for Finance Teams

Multi-Dimensional Modeling

Trusted by the Best Teams, Like Yours

Allows considerable flexibility to drill down.

Very user-friendly and similar to Excel, our team felt comfortable using Limelight right away.

Drew Knight

CFO - MEDICINAL GENOMICS

I frankly always feel skittish when I approach Excel.

I have to double and triple-check what I am doing. But when I am in Limelight, I have far more confidence in what I am doing. I just do it once and I know that it's right.

BEN DANIEL

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis - CS

Gives Us Power to Make Smarter Decisions

With Limelight, we now can forecast 18 months in the future. The platform has saved us over $400,000 by correcting broken formulas we were previously unaware of and eliminating hundreds of hours on manually collecting, consolidating, and reviewing spreadsheets.

Chris Parriott

BI Specialist at GSW Manufacturing - GSW

Limelight has been a game-changer for our budgeting process.

We used to spend 3 months wrangling spreadsheets, but now we complete our budget in just under a month. That's a 66% reduction in time - a huge win for our team.

Arlene Barbieri

Corporate Controller - MEDICINAL GENOMICS

How well does Limelight integrate with other systems and data sources?

Our platform connects seamlessly with your ERP, CRM, and financial software through real-time data syncing. Setting up these connections is straightforward, ensuring your data flows automatically between systems without manual intervention. This keeps your information accurate and your teams efficient.

Is the user interface intuitive, especially for teams moving from Excel?

If your team knows Excel, they'll feel right at home with Limelight. We've designed our interface to feel familiar while adding powerful new capabilities. You'll find the same modeling tools you're used to, plus customizable dashboards that make your data more accessible and actionable. Teams typically start working productively from day one.

What level of customization does Limelight offer for reports and dashboards?

You have complete control over how your reports and dashboards look and work. Create the exact layouts you need, choose your key metrics, and design visualizations that tell your story. As your business needs change, you can easily adjust your reports and business rules to match. From basic templates to complex configurations, you decide what works best for your team.

How long does it take to implement Limelight?

Implementation varies based on your organization's needs, but most teams are up and running within a few weeks. We guide you through each step, from initial setup through to daily operations, making sure you have everything you need to succeed with the platform.

What kind of customer support and training does Limelight provide?

You're never alone in your Limelight journey. Our support team is ready to help whenever you need assistance, with quick responses to keep your work moving forward. We also provide comprehensive training resources to help your team master the platform and get the most value from its features.