Accounting · head to head
Causal vs Fakturoid
Causal
Accounting
Formula-based financial planning and modelling, now sold as Lucanet xP&A
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Fakturoid
Accounting
Czech online invoicing software for entrepreneurs and small businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Fakturoid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Causal causal was acquired by Lucanet on 31 October 2024 and the independent brand has been retired in favour of Lucanet xP&A, so the roadmap, support and pricing you buy are Lucanet’s and not the ones the product built its reputation on.; Fakturoid free Zdarma plan is capped at just 5 clients, though invoices themselves are unlimited
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Causal and Fakturoid actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Causal
- Variable-based modelling
- Dimensional breakdowns
- Scenario and range inputs
- Actuals integration
- Interactive dashboards
- Version history
- Spreadsheet import
- Workforce and headcount planning
Only in Fakturoid
Nothing recorded that Causal does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Causal
- A finance team whose three-statement Excel model has become too fragile to change safely before every board meetingnot Fakturoid
- A company that needs to show a range of outcomes rather than a single forecast, with uncertainty modelled directly in the driversnot Fakturoid
- A budget owner outside finance who should adjust hiring or spend assumptions and see the effect without being given edit access to the master spreadsheetnot Fakturoid
- A group already running Lucanet for consolidation and reporting that wants planning on the same platform rather than a separate toolnot Fakturoid
Fakturoid
- Automating invoice creation with QR codes and payment linksnot Causal
- Tracking late payments and sending automatic remindersnot Causal
- Automating VAT compliance and quarterly tax calculationsnot Causal
- Extracting expenses from receipts with AI data capturenot Causal
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Causal
- Causal was acquired by Lucanet on 31 October 2024 and the independent brand has been retired in favour of Lucanet xP&A, so the roadmap, support and pricing you buy are Lucanet’s and not the ones the product built its reputation on.
- Self-serve pricing is gone: the old causal.app pricing page now redirects to a Lucanet solution page, so what was a transparent product you could sign up for is an enterprise sales conversation with no published rate.
- The variable-based model is a genuine departure from spreadsheet thinking, so an accountant fluent in Excel must relearn how to express a model, and the team members who could previously all edit the forecast often cannot at first.
- Deep Excel compatibility is limited by design; complex existing workbooks with macros, circular references or heavy lookups do not import cleanly and have to be rebuilt, which turns a tool evaluation into a modelling project.
- Consolidation, statutory reporting and multi-entity currency handling are weaker than in dedicated corporate performance management suites, so a group with several legal entities usually needs Lucanet’s other modules alongside it, raising the real cost well past the planning tool alone.
Fakturoid
- Free Zdarma plan is capped at just 5 clients, though invoices themselves are unlimited
- VAT compliance features, inventory management and payment gateways (GoPay, PayPal) are reserved for the top Na maximum tier at 393 Kc/month, not available on the two cheaper paid plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Causal
On request- Lucanet xP&A (formerly Causal)$undefined/year
- Variable-based planning models with dimensions and scenarios
- Actuals integration from accounting, CRM and warehouse sources
- Interactive dashboards for non-finance stakeholders
Fakturoid
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 customers
- Professional invoices with QR codes
- 6 invoice designs
- Lite$151/month
- Unlimited customers
- Expense tracking
- Tax compliance features
- Everyday$211/month
- Automatic payment matching
- Automatic reminders
- AI expense extraction (100 extractions for 400 CZK)
- Maximum$393/month
- Recurring invoices
- All VAT filings
- Business cases
Which should you pick?
Choose Causal if
- You need variable-based modelling.
- You also want dimensional breakdowns.
Questions people ask
- Is Causal or Fakturoid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Causal starts at On request and Fakturoid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Causal or Fakturoid?
- Fakturoid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Causal and Free for Fakturoid.
- Does Causal or Fakturoid run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Fakturoid for free?
- Yes. Fakturoid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Causal starts at On request.
- What is Causal best used for?
- Causal is most often used for a finance team whose three-statement excel model has become too fragile to change safely before every board meeting, a company that needs to show a range of outcomes rather than a single forecast, with uncertainty modelled directly in the drivers, a budget owner outside finance who should adjust hiring or spend assumptions and see the effect without being given edit access to the master spreadsheet, a group already running lucanet for consolidation and reporting that wants planning on the same platform rather than a separate tool. Of those, a finance team whose three-statement excel model has become too fragile to change safely before every board meeting and a company that needs to show a range of outcomes rather than a single forecast, with uncertainty modelled directly in the drivers are not what Fakturoid is typically brought in for.
- What can Causal do that Fakturoid cannot?
- Causal covers Variable-based modelling, Dimensional breakdowns, Scenario and range inputs, Actuals integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Causal: Does Causal still exist?
The product does, as Lucanet xP&A. The independent Causal brand and self-serve offering have been retired following the October 2024 acquisition.
Fakturoid: Is there a free plan for Fakturoid?
Yes. Fakturoid offers a free plan for businesses with up to 5 customers. It includes professional invoices with QR codes, 6 invoice designs, mobile app access, fast support, and 1,500 API requests per month.
SourceCausal: What does it cost now?
Nothing is published. The former pricing page redirects to Lucanet, and the product is quoted as part of the Lucanet CFO Solution Platform.
Fakturoid: Does Fakturoid offer a trial?
Yes. Fakturoid offers a 30-day free trial for customers to test the platform. New businesses with company registration less than 12 months old receive 50% discount on their first annual invoice.
SourceCausal: Can I import my existing Excel model?
Simple workbooks import. Models with macros, circular references or heavy lookup chains have to be rebuilt around named variables, which is the real migration cost.
Fakturoid: What discount do I get if I pay annually?
Fakturoid offers annual discounts on all paid tiers. For example, the Lite plan costs 151 CZK per month but only 164 CZK per month if paid annually (compared to regular prices of 182 CZK and 199 CZK respectively).
SourceCausal: Is it a replacement for a consolidation tool?
No. It plans and forecasts. Statutory consolidation and multi-entity reporting sit in Lucanet’s other modules.
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