PivotXL - Vena Alternative

PivotXL is a better fit than Vena for lean teams with heavy Excel usage

We work with your existing Excel files and give you a dedicated back office team to handle reporting, dashboards, and data updates.

Skip the consultants Vena makes you hire and all the process and template changes they impose on you.

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Vena reviews from public forums

“Stay far, far away. I just got our templates to a usable point almost a year after implementation started.”

“Went through 80% of an implementation (before leaving for a new role) and was very unimpressed.”

“How do I tell my boss it’s time to give up on Vena?”

Users liked the Excel-based approach because it fit their current workflows. But they didn’t like the long setup times, the need for too many consultants, or being forced to use fixed templates. So, PivotXL built a simpler and easier model.

Why Choose PivotXL?

Use Existing Excel Files

No need to start from scratch. Keep the formats and templates you already use, and update everything instantly—no coding, no headaches.

Automate Reporting

No more copy-pasting or chasing formulas. PivotXL automates your reports and decks with Excel and PowerPoint integration.

Simple Interface

PivotXL is designed for ease, with no steep learning curve. Use the Excel features and formatting you already know, backed by a structured database to ensure data integrity.

Works On the Go

Use your Excel files offline as always, and drill down with the cloud-connected add-in when needed. Or access everything through the full web app.

 

Dedicated Back Office Support

We provide a dedicated team that learns your processes and works as an extension of your reporting and data team. We grow with you and adapt to the way you work.

Smart Pricing

PivotXL is consistently priced at half the cost of Vena. Get everything you need, without overpaying for features you don’t.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Features

PivotXL

Vena
Cost
Starts at $100/month to $2,000/month
Starts at $2,000/month to $10,000/month
Excel Integration
Work With Your Existing Files
Pushes Their Templates On You
Custom Scripts
Custom scripts can process any data
Requires upstream processing of a lot of data
Dedicated Reporting Team
In-house team
Not Provided
Powerpoint
Built into Enterprise Offering
Additional Add On Pricing
Implementation
Work with you model
Consultant heavy model
Source Data Integrations
Quickbooks, Xero - Coming Soon - Sage, Zoho Books, Bamboo HR, Hubspot
Limited Integrations

What Our Users Are Saying

Your questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

PivotXL and Vena have similar philosophy of deep Excel integration. However, our implementation and pricing style is very different.

Yes, this is one of the major differences, PivotXL makes it easy to sign up and provides open documentation. Whereas Vena makes it an expensive enterprise grade sale. 

There is a complete self-service option and we charge a fee only if we get involved. Depending on your use case, you can use the fee for training or implementation. Our hourly rate is $25/hr. 

Pricing starts at $100/month and goes all the way to $2000/month. This is generally less than half the price of Vena for the same functionality. Please check out our pricing page for more details.

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“Went through 80% of an implementation (before leaving for a new role) and was very unimpressed.”