Product Comparison

Cascade vs Amplify Now

Learn about the key differences between strategy software like Cascade and Amplify Now, including the pros and cons of each.
Thousands of global organizations depend on Cascade

Amplify Now

Is best for
  • Organizations running formal transformation programs (M&A, cost reduction, digital transformation)
  • Chief Transformation Officers and PMO leaders managing large-scale, time-bound change initiatives
  • Organizations whose primary need is post-merger integration management

Cascade

Is best for
  • Leadership teams wanting one system for ongoing strategy execution across the org
  • Companies aligning strategy across multiple teams, functions, and planning frameworks
  • Organizations seeking AI-powered strategic insights, not just program delivery tracking
We firmly believe in the 'the right tool for the right job'. Sometimes Cascade won't be the best solution for you - we'll be straight-forward and clear about that on our website, and when you talk with our team. Information on this page is from public data sources only.
Cascade
Amplify Now
Strategic Planning
Supports corporate, functional and team plans
Focused on transformation program planning
AI Powered Strategy Insights
Automated strategy reports and advice based on your company data
No dedicated AI engine
Strategy Frameworks
Supports all frameworks including OKRs, Balanced Scorecards & custom
Proprietary transformation program model; no support for OKRs or other frameworks
Metrics Library
Supports native metric integrations for all common data sources
KPI tracking tied to transformation initiatives; no centralized library
Reports
Build reports for strategy, projects, portfolios, KPIs and risks
Power BI embedded custom reporting
Task Management
Simple with support for owners, due dates, etc.
Delivery planning with owner, timeline, and milestone
Intended Users
All leaders in the organization involved with strategy
Chief Transformation Officers, PMO leaders, and program directors
Plan Alignment Map
Organization-wide alignment visualization with AI-powered health scores
No org-wide alignment map
Resource Tracking
Simple, as custom resource metrics or fields
Comprehensive per-initiative resource tracking
Highly Customizable Strategy Cadences
Fully supported
No automated strategy cadence management
Enterprise Grade Security, Hosting & Custom Integrations
Fully supported
Fully supported
Likely Cost
Medium
Medium
FAQs & More Resources
What's the single biggest difference between Cascade and older strategy softwares?
Cascade supports all strategic frameworks, and was built from day-1 as a modern strategy platform - rather than having its roots in traditional consulting.
Can I implement frameworks like OKRs, the Balanced Scorecard, Hoshin Kanri, EOS etc in Cascade
Yes, Cascade natively supports all the frameworks listed and many more.
Did Cascade start life as a consulting company?
No, we've always been a software company and the majority of our team work in product and engineering - we're passionate about building the best product out there!
Does Cascade also offer strategy consulting though?
Yes we do - even though we are a software-first company, we have an incredible team of in-house consultants and industry partners who can partner with you on strategy consulting projects.

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