Limelight vs. Cube
Don’t Let Slow Models & Add-Ins Hold You Back

Cube’s Excel and Google Sheets add-in creates rigid models, slow performance, and constant data refreshes—wasting valuable time. Limelight is a standalone FP&A platform built for flexibility and scalability, delivering real-time financial planning without the slowdowns.

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

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

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

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

Arlene Barbieri

Corporate Controller - MEDICINAL GENOMICS

Trusted By CFOs and Leading Finance Teams

What Choosing Limelight Can Help You Achieve

98%

Time Savings Per Report

$400,000

Cost Savings

18-Month

Forecasting Capability

See Why Teams
Choose Limelight Over Cube

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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

Sync Limelight with Your Current Tech Stack

Connect our enterprise financial planning software with your current ERP & financial tools to create a centralized hub for all your data.

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With Limelight You Get the Ease of Excel and So Much More

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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With Limelight You Get the Ease of Excel and So Much More

Innovative Version Control

Unlike Vena's Excel-based versioning, Limelight's sheet-by-sheet version control tracks every change automatically. No more emailing spreadsheets or wondering which version is current. One central platform, complete audit trail, zero version conflicts.

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Customizable Dashboards

Move beyond Vena's basic Excel views with interactive dashboards built for modern FP&A. Create role-specific views, add custom widgets, and set granular access controls. Every team gets exactly what they need, when they need it.

Advanced Financial Modeling

While Vena constrains you to Excel's modeling limits, Limelight's modeling engine handles complex scenarios effortlessly. Build parent-child hierarchies, create sophisticated business rules, and modify models on the fly – all without touching a spreadsheet.

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Detailed Analytics

Excel's basic drill-downs can't match Limelight's analytical power. Instantly dive from top-level metrics to transaction details, explore sub-ledgers, and uncover insights across your entire financial dataset – all in real time.

Real-Time Data Orchestration

Leave Vena's manual data updates behind. Limelight synchronizes data automatically across all your systems, from ERPs to CRMs. Every number is current, every insight is fresh, and every decision is based on real-time data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Upgrade Your FP&A—No More Spreadsheet Workarounds

Finance teams deserve better than add-ins. See how Limelight transforms FP&A and why finance teams are choosing Limelight over Cube.

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