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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Forecastr

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AForecastr 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

    IdeaBuddy

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AIdeaBuddy is an innovative business planning tool from the company of the same name in Mountain View, that helps entrepreneurs, startups, and companies build a business model, develop their ideas in detail, validate the concept, and create a modern business plan. The tool comes with a step-by-step guide and idea templates.

    $90

    per year

    Pricing
    ForecastrIdeaBuddy
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Dreamer
    $90
    per year 1 idea / 1 collaborator
    Founder
    $150
    per year 3 ideas / 3 collaborators
    Team
    $270
    per year 30 ideas / 30 collaborators
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ForecastrIdeaBuddy
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ForecastrIdeaBuddy
    Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
    Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Forecastr and IdeaBuddy
    Feature
    Forecastr
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    IdeaBuddy
    -
    Ratings
    Long-term financial planning10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial budgeting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scenario modeling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management reporting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analytics and Reporting
    Comparison of Analytics and Reporting features of Forecastr and IdeaBuddy
    Feature
    Forecastr
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    IdeaBuddy
    -
    Ratings
    Personalized dashboards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Color-coded scorecards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    KPIs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost and profitability analysis10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Key Performance Indicator setting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benchmarking with external data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Revenue Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgeting Tools
    Comparison of Budgeting Tools features of Forecastr and IdeaBuddy
    Feature
    Forecastr
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    IdeaBuddy
    -
    Ratings
    Automated Budgeting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial Planning Collaboration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budget Customization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Departmental Budgeting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Import & Export Tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ForecastrIdeaBuddy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ForecastrIdeaBuddy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Forecastr
    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.
    Incentivized
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    IdeaBuddy
    No answers on this topic
    Pros
    Forecastr
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    IdeaBuddy
    No answers on this topic
    Cons
    Forecastr
    • More youtube videos on walking through the software would be cool.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    IdeaBuddy
    No answers on this topic
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    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    IdeaBuddy
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Forecastr
    • With clear data, I'm able to make better financial decisions on hiring/spending
    Incentivized
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    IdeaBuddy
    No answers on this topic
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