DataRails

Datarails Review

Pros

I really enjoyed the flexibility provided by Datarail to integrate Excel files into the dashboards without relying solely on DR widgets or formulas.

Cons

In my opinion, there are some areas that could use improvement for a better user experience, but nothing that breaks the functionality. Specifically, I would like to see more options available in the widgets and dashboards.

Datarails review

Pros

Being able to create an Excel template and then delegate the weekly creation to a lower-cost resource is a great advantage.

Cons

We had a positive experience during the implementation process, although there were moments of frustration. This was mainly due to the learning curve we all faced, including our implementation specialist, as we worked towards achieving our business objectives.

Datarails Review

Pros

The support we receive from Customer support team is truly the best.

Cons

I found that the Storyboards do not integrate well with Powerpoint.

Best FPA Tool on the market

Pros

Flexibility with Excel is crucial for me, as I find it easy to use and scalable.

Cons

The integration with Sage is not flawless and requires workarounds.

Great product

Pros

The implementation process was smooth and cost-effective, and the support has been great. They also keep adding new features, which is a bonus.

Cons

As a typical Excel user, it took some time to get used to DR formulas. It would be great if I could simply copy and paste Excel formulas into DR and have them automatically translated into DR formulas.

Experience with Datarail

Pros

Datarail platform offers flexibility and intuitiveness which I really like. Working with their support team has been nothing but positive, as they always respond promptly to my questions.

Cons

It would be wonderful to have a Datarail team that could recreate our financial package from the Excel version, as this process can be quite time-consuming.

Good, but training could be better

Pros

DataRails implementation of Excel is fantastic, although it can be a bit laborious to achieve efficiency.

Cons

One frustration is the inability to determine my user type and access level. There have been instances where I was trying to perform a certain task but realized I didn't have the necessary access. Additionally, the concepts of File Boxes, Data Mapping, and integrations can be confusing and overwhelming. Clearer guidance by the team would be welcoming.

A cost effective low change management tool for planning/forecasting/reporting

Pros

If you need to stay within your Excel environment, Datarail offers low change management. Their technology allows you to leverage your spreadsheets, formulas, and financial models seamlessly. The implementation process was also very intuitive.

Cons

The tool's customizability is a double-edged sword. It offers great flexibility, but it also requires a fair amount of technical proficiency to use it properly beyond standard use cases.

Datarails Review

Pros

One of the things I love is the option to create and store multiple reports in one easily accessible platform. With the volume of reports our team produces, it's beneficial to have a single place to report from.

Cons

We have encountered limitations when creating certain types of dashboards in the system. Some files cannot be aggregated due to data type restrictions, which is crucial for several of our reports. The file mapping process can also become confusing when additional columns are added, requiring us to reconfigure the mapping. This becomes problematic when our historical data does not contain the exact same data, leading to issues.

Datarails has become an integral part of our management reporting framework

Pros

Datarail seamlessly integrates with essential business applications and offers robust reporting and dashboarding capabilities. It also integrates well with Excel, enabling advanced data manipulation and analysis.

Cons

During the early stages of implementation, we discovered a limitation in the volume of data we could effectively process and analyze with Datarails. However, the implementation team was instrumental in helping us reconfigure workflows, limit the data exposed to Datarails, and ultimately find a good, workable solution.