Cascade
Objectives and key results (OKR) software
Corporate performance management (CPM) software
Strategic planning and execution software
Accounting & finance software
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What is Cascade
Cascade is a strategy planning and execution platform used to define strategic plans, align objectives and key results, and track execution progress through dashboards and reports. It is typically used by executive teams, strategy/PMO functions, and department leaders to connect goals to initiatives and monitor performance over time. The product emphasizes structured strategy maps, KPI tracking, and alignment across teams rather than task-level work management.
Strategy-to-execution alignment
Cascade provides a structured way to model strategic plans, link objectives to initiatives, and connect KPIs to outcomes. This helps organizations maintain traceability from high-level strategy down to execution items. It is well-suited for cross-functional alignment where multiple teams contribute to shared goals.
OKR and KPI tracking
The platform supports defining objectives and measurable results, alongside broader KPI frameworks and scorecards. Users can track progress with dashboards and periodic reporting to support governance cadences. This is useful for organizations that need consistent performance visibility beyond individual project status.
Executive reporting dashboards
Cascade includes dashboards and reporting views designed for leadership and PMO stakeholders. It centralizes plan status, metric trends, and initiative progress in one place, reducing reliance on slide decks and spreadsheets. The reporting focus fits organizations that need repeatable, auditable updates for steering committees.
Less suited for task work
Cascade focuses on strategic planning and performance tracking rather than day-to-day task management. Teams that need detailed task dependencies, time tracking, or granular workload management may require an additional work management tool. This can increase toolchain complexity for delivery teams.
Configuration and governance overhead
Implementing a strategy framework (objectives, measures, owners, cadences) typically requires upfront design and ongoing governance. Organizations without a clear operating rhythm may find adoption slower or inconsistent across departments. The value depends on maintaining data quality and regular updates.
Limited accounting/finance depth
Although it can support financial KPIs and budget-related tracking at a planning level, it is not a full accounting system. Organizations needing core finance functions (general ledger, AP/AR, invoicing, statutory reporting) will still require dedicated finance software. Financial planning capabilities may also be less comprehensive than specialized CPM suites.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Planning (Free) | $0 — Free | Up to 2 users included; basic access control; up to 4 plans; limited reports (2 reports with limits) and dashboards; no SSO; email-only support. (Pricing page: "Get started now for free"; Support KB describes Planning-tier feature limits.) |
| Essentials | Platform Pricing — Contact sales | Paid tier with expanded capabilities: standard frameworks & OKRs; up to ~50 advanced metrics and up to ~15 advanced reports (pricing page); unlimited users/plans/reports and native integrations per Support KB. Exact price not listed — contact Cascade for quote. |
| Enterprise | Platform Pricing — Contact sales | Custom strategy model; unlimited advanced metrics & reports; Tapestry AI features; data residency & enterprise security; designated Customer Success Manager and advanced strategy advisory (pricing & packaging are custom). |
Seller details
Cascade Strategy Pty Ltd
Brisbane, Australia
Private
https://www.cascade.app/
https://x.com/cascadeapp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cascade-strategy/
