Forecastr vs. LivePlan

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Forecastr
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Forecastr gives startup founders a financial model that can be use to get funded. It is presented as a simple and convenient interface that takes the guesswork out of financial modeling. The vendor aims to offer models that are easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to share with investors and stakeholders. Every new Forecastr customer is supported by a pair of expert financial analysts. They work alongside the user to build a fully-customized model that captures every nuance of unique…N/A
LivePlan
Score 8.8 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
LivePlan is business plan software for entrepreneurs. Features include the pitch creation, sample plans, financial assessments, and performance dashboards.
$15
Monthly & Annual billing options available
Pricing
ForecastrLivePlan
Editions & Modules
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LivePlan Premium
Starting at $30/month
Monthly & Annual billing options available
LivePlan Standard
Starting at $15/month
Monthly & Annual billing options available
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ForecastrLivePlan
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsLivePlan Standard Includes: - Step-By-Step Instructions - Automatic Financial Statements - Full Financial Forecast - One-Page Pitch Builder - 500+ Sample Plans LivePlan Premium includes everything in Standard, plus: - Industry Benchmark Data - Financial Forecast Scenarios - Performance Dashboards - Milestone Planner - LiveForecast - Syncs with Xero & QuickBooks All subscriptions come with a 60-day money-back guarantee and access to expert customer support.
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Community Pulse
ForecastrLivePlan
Considered Both Products
Forecastr
Chose Forecastr
I wish I found Forecastr years ago. No other software has been able to simplify finances with models and forecasting in a very clear manner like this, plus, with the CFO addition, it's a breath of fresh air for the first time in 8 years of business with finances.
LivePlan
Chose LivePlan
When it comes to its overall functionality in terms of planning, budgeting and forecasting, there is no product that can beat LivePlan in that. The usability is also a differentiator of LivePlan from other products. Its User Interface is well organized, easy to learn and …
Chose LivePlan
I've tested Fathom. Though the UX & visualization tools are far superior, it(Fathom) ultimately did not consider the end-user / real-world application. It looks good but isn't useful, where LivePlan is the converse.
Chose LivePlan
We did not really find a similar solution. All other solutions are focused on project management, [there's] nothing on generating a business plan. There is nothing on this level that helps people without any business experience write the plan. They have samples, instructions …
Features
ForecastrLivePlan
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
Ratings
7% above category average
LivePlan
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Ratings
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Scenario modeling10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Management reporting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Analytics and Reporting
Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
Ratings
20% above category average
LivePlan
-
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Personalized dashboards10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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KPIs10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost and profitability analysis10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Key Performance Indicator setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Benchmarking with external data10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Revenue Forecasting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgeting Tools
Comparison of Budgeting Tools features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
Ratings
17% above category average
LivePlan
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Ratings
Automated Budgeting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial Planning Collaboration10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget Customization10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Departmental Budgeting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Import & Export Tools10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 8.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Centage
Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.8 out of 10
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Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
ForecastrLivePlan
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ForecastrLivePlan
Likelihood to Recommend
Forecastr is great for any company who is looking to have clarity like never before on their finances, but it may be especially helpful for startups.
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All businesses require solutions and tools for organization and control of expenses, spreadsheets were always the first option, but since the arrival of LivePlan, all work is easier and more automated. With LivePlan we have charts and graphs that are automatically created based on our data, this is a great time and money saver. LivePlan is a tool that has worked from day one and has met our expectations in creating the total budget.
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Pros
  • Their onboarding with experienced CFO's is extremely helpful
  • Their forecasting revenue models are easy to understand
  • The budgeting and expenses section is better than anything else I've ever seen before.
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  • Great for startups that are still working on their idea.
  • Preparing for pitching and presenting.
  • People don't need business knowledge in order to write a professional business plan, everything is explained in details.
  • Simplicity.
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Cons
  • More youtube videos on walking through the software would be cool.
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  • UX: It's beyond time for an overhaul, especially on mobile. It can make the app seem dated.
  • The accounting software integration has been prone to break and need to be re-setup, though that seems to have improved.
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Alternatives Considered
I wish I found Forecastr years ago. No other software has been able to simplify finances with models and forecasting in a very clear manner like this, plus, with the CFO addition, it's a breath of fresh air for the first time in 8 years of business with finances.
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When it comes to its overall functionality in terms of planning, budgeting and forecasting, there is no product that can beat LivePlan in that. The usability is also a differentiator of LivePlan from other products. Its User Interface is well organized, easy to learn and understand and more user-friendly making it easy to navigate through the entire system, access and use the various features it comes with.
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Return on Investment
  • With clear data, I'm able to make better financial decisions on hiring/spending
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  • For the price, it's worth it for 2 main reasons. Knowing what's going on throughout the year (relative to goals/prior periods), and seeing precisely where financial issues are off track.
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