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Cascade vs i-nexus

Both stand on strategic planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cascade

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Cascade if your team needs to connect strategy, metrics, and execution in one platform, with integrations and mobile access. Its free plan is limited to two users, and teams needing more advanced metrics and reports will need to consider a paid plan.

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i-nexus

Free plan Web

i-nexus combines strategy planning, execution, and performance tracking in one Workbench, with Strategy Cards for collaborative strategy work. Its free Starter plan has a five-user limit, while Standard is billed per user.

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The facts

	Cascade	i-nexus
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Standard: $28 per user a month
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cascade.app	i-nexus.com
On strategic planning software	#1 of 30	#5 of 30

Cascade: what it does well

Free plan supports up to two users.
Connects strategic goals, metrics, and initiatives.
Includes objective cascading, strategy maps, and execution dashboards.
Integrates with data, project, and communication tools.
Offers live chat and email support for free accounts.

What to know first

The free plan is limited to two users.
Essentials caps advanced metrics at 50 and reports at 15.
Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.

i-nexus: what it does well

Links strategic and operational plans with a PDCA cycle.
Includes portfolio, program, and project management tools.
Tracks KPIs, financials, benefits, and root causes.
Strategy Cards supports collaborative framework-based planning.
Offers a free plan for up to five users.

What to know first

Standard costs $28 a month per user.
The listed platform is web only.

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