Is Grove FP as feature-rich as Adaptive Insights?

Grove FP covers the core FP&A workflows — budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and workforce planning — that most SMBs need. Adaptive has deeper enterprise features like OfficeConnect and Workday-native integrations.

Can I keep using Excel alongside Grove FP?

Yes. Grove FP supports Excel and CSV imports and exports. The web-native grid also uses Excel-compatible formulas, so the transition feels natural.

What if we already use Workday for HR?

If Workday is your core HR and finance system, Adaptive's native integration is a genuine advantage. For teams using Xero or Sage, Grove FP is the better fit.

Honest comparison

Grove FP vs Adaptive Insights

Workday-owned enterprise FP&A vs purpose-built UK planning

Adaptive Insights (now Workday Adaptive Planning) is a well-established cloud FP&A tool popular with mid-market and enterprise companies. Grove FP offers a faster, more affordable alternative designed specifically for UK finance teams.

Feature comparison

FeatureGrove FPAdaptive Insights (Workday)

Budgeting

Annual budgeting

Workforce planning

Forecasting

Rolling forecasts

Driver-based planning

Compliance

FRS 102 reporting templates

VAT return support

Reporting

OfficeConnect (Excel add-in)Web-native grid

Usability

Implementation time1–2 weeks2–4 months

Real-time collaboration

UK accounting integrationsXero, Sage, QuickBooksWorkday, NetSuite, Sage Intacct

Pricing

Starting priceFrom £399/moFrom £30,000+/yr

Advantages

Grove FP advantages

UK-first design with FRS 102 templates and VAT compliance built in
Fraction of the cost — no multi-year contracts required
Modern, intuitive interface that finance teams learn in hours, not weeks
Direct Xero and Sage integrations without middleware

Adaptive Insights (Workday) advantages

Deep Workday HCM and Financials integration for existing Workday customers
Mature OfficeConnect add-in for Excel-based reporting
Large partner ecosystem and established training programmes

Ideal for

Grove FP

UK SMBs wanting cloud FP&A without Workday lock-in

Adaptive Insights (Workday)

Mid-market to enterprise companies already using Workday products

Pricing

Grove FP

From £399/mo, month-to-month available

Adaptive Insights (Workday)

Custom pricing, typically £30,000–£150,000+/yr on multi-year contracts

How to migrate to Grove FP

1Export budgets and actuals from Adaptive Insights as CSV or Excel files
2Map your Adaptive account structure to the Grove FP chart of accounts
3Import data using the Grove FP import wizard
4Rebuild key reports and dashboards in the drag-and-drop report builder
5Run parallel reporting for one period to validate accuracy

Frequently asked questions

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