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Vena

What is Vena?

Vena is a planning, decisioning and close platform built for Excel. It connects financial and operational planning with AI agents.

Who it's for

FP&A teams using Excel and Microsoft tools.

Key features

  • Excel-native FP&A
  • Vena Insights
  • Vena for PowerPoint
  • AI agents

Integrations

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Power BI

Pricing

Pricing not published, contact vendor.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The familiar Excel workflow is the top strength. [2]
  • Audit and version controls and approvals are praised. [3]
  • Excel and Power BI integration and faster budgeting are praised. [3]

Cons

  • Performance slows on large or complex models. [2]
  • Template customization is difficult, with a steep learning curve. [3]
  • Occasional sync issues need manual correction. [4]

Summarized from public reviews and reporting; not a hands-on test.

Category
Close, Reconciliation & FP&A
Website
venasolutions.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Vena?

Vena is a planning, decisioning and close platform built for Excel. It connects financial and operational planning with AI agents.

Who is Vena for?

Vena is for fP&A teams using Excel and Microsoft tools.

What does Vena integrate with?

Vena lists integrations with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, according to its website.

How much does Vena cost?

Vena does not have a price we could confirm on a public page. See the vendor's site for current pricing.

Sources

  1. https://venasolutions.com
  2. https://ai.g2.com/product/vena
  3. https://www.capterra.com/p/131246/Vena/
  4. https://www.trustradius.com/products/vena-solutions/reviews

Last checked: 2026-10-16

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