Limelight vs. Prophix
Break Free from Excel Add-Ins & Costly Consulting Fees
Prophix keeps you stuck in Excel, requiring constant consultant support to maintain models and make updates. Limelight is built for modern finance teams, giving you the flexibility of spreadsheets without the limitations.
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

Trusted By CFOs and Leading Finance Teams




What Choosing Limelight Can Help You Achieve
98%
Time Savings Per Report
10%
Profitability Growth
18-Month
Forecasting Capability
Limelight vs. Prophix: Which One is Right for You
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User Experience |
Beautiful, modern, and intuitive
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Clunky and multiple interfaces, Excel-dependent
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Implementation |
Fast & seamless - deploy in weeks
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Complex & slow – takes months to implement
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Excel Dependency |
Everything you love about Excel without the constraints
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Excel add-in with all the same limitations
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Modeling |
Finance teams can build & modify models independently
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Requires IT or consultants for adjustments
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Maintenance & Support |
Self-sufficient
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Heavily dependent on consultants for maintenance
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Sync Limelight with Your Current Tech Stack
Limelight offers real-time ERP integration and Power BI connectivity, ensuring finance teams work with live data—without manual updates.

Why Finance Teams Choose Limelight?
Plan 3X Faster
Prophix keeps you stuck in spreadsheets and consultant cycles. Limelight gives you real-time planning and forecasting—no add-ins, no external help, just fast, flexible modeling that your team controls.
Get Real-time Answers
Prophix slows decisions with static reports and limited drill-down. Limelight delivers instant insights—drill from KPIs to transactions in seconds with real-time analytics built for finance.
Build Dynamic Dashboards
Limelight puts reporting in your hands—build custom dashboards with role-based views.
Multi-Dimensional Modeling
Prophix requires consultants for model updates. With Limelight, finance owns the process—build and modify models on your terms, with intuitive tools and no coding.

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


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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Limelight integrates seamlessly with various systems and data sources, including ERP, CRM, and other financial software. We support real-time data sync and allow for easy configuration to ensure that your data flows smoothly between systems, helping you maintain accuracy and efficiency.
Limelight’s interface is designed with user-friendliness in mind, particularly for teams familiar with Excel. We’ve built it to mirror the Excel-like functionality you’re used to, making the transition smooth and straightforward. Our interface features customizable dashboards, drag-and-drop functionalities, and familiar modeling tools so your team can hit the ground running without a steep learning curve.
Limelight excels in customization and flexibility. You can tailor reports and dashboards to fit your needs, with full control over the layout, metrics, and visualizations. Our platform allows for dynamic adjustments and rule creation so you can adapt to changing business requirements and reporting standards. Whether you need standard templates or complex configurations, Limelight supports it all.
The implementation time for Limelight varies depending on the complexity of the organization’s requirements. On average, you can expect to be up and running within a few weeks. Our dedicated implementation team will guide you through each step, from initial setup to full operational readiness, ensuring a smooth transition.
We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive customer support and training resources. Our support team is available to assist with any issues or questions you may have, providing timely and effective solutions. Additionally, we offer a range of training materials, including live webinars, video tutorials, and user guides, to help your team get the most out of Limelight.