# Float, PlanGuru vs Planful Comparison | | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 45 | 37 | 499 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (74.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $99.00 Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Float Pros: - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Setup (1 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### PlanGuru Pros: - Capabilities (1 reviews) - Customer Experience (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Confusion (1 reviews) ### Planful Pros: - Ease of Use (44 reviews) - Reporting (26 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (16 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (16 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 8.4 (335 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.1 (376 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (265 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (218 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 8.3 (324 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 9.7 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (215 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (320 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Float #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### PlanGuru #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Single Entity Price: $99.00 Per Month Description: This cloud-based version is perfect for the SMB or Nonprofit that needs to budget/forecast for a single entity or for Advisors who work on behalf of their clients. Key Features: - Unlimited # of Scenarios per Company - Import directly from QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel - Excel Import for Financial & Non-Financial Data [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/planguru/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Planful #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Budgeting and Forecasting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | 8.4/10 | 24 | | **PlanGuru** | 8.7/10 | 30 | | **Planful** | 7.5/10 | 115 | #### Budget Creation | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Import** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (106 reviews) | | **Budget Hierarchies** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.3 (105 reviews) | | **Versioning** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (101 reviews) | | **Formulas** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 7.8 (105 reviews) | | **What-If** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 7.3 (86 reviews) | | **Budget Periods** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (98 reviews) | #### Budget Management | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (95 reviews) | | **Adjustments** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (91 reviews) | | **Workflows** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (87 reviews) | #### Forecasting | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Historical Data** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (106 reviews) | | **Reforecast** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (98 reviews) | | **Forecast Types** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (95 reviews) | | **Rolling Forecasts** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (93 reviews) | | **AI** | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 6.0 (55 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Variance Analysis** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (101 reviews) | | **Forecasts Comparison** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | | **Forward Looking** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 7.9 (90 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.9 (15 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (15 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.1 (15 reviews) | ### Financial Analysis | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanGuru** | 9.0/10 | 17 | | **Planful** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Import** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Validation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Reporting Structure | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting Hierarchy** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Report Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Report Types** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Standard Analytics | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Standard KPIs** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Standard Reports** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drill Down** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Custom Analytics | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Custom KPIs** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Self Service** | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Entities** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Financial Analysis | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cash Flow Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | 7.8/10 | 8 | | **PlanGuru** | 8.7/10 | 18 | | **Planful** | N/A | N/A | #### Cash Flow Management | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **File Exports** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Income and Expenses** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Track Cash Flow** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Cash Flow Forecasting | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Historical Data** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reforecast** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Forecast Types** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rolling Forecasts** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Variance Analysis** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reports** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Forecast Comparison** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Forward Looking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Financial Data Transfer | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transfer** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Data Exchange** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Access** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Financial Close | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A | | **Planful** | 7.2/10 | 83 | #### Reconciliation | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (70 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Reporting | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Report Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Standard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Closing Process | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### AI - Financial Close | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.6 (9 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (9 reviews) | | **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.8 (9 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (9 reviews) | | **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (11 reviews) | ### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A | | **Planful** | 7.5/10 | 163 | #### Financial Planning | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Extended Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.6 (14 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.2 (14 reviews) | #### Financial Insight | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (151 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (148 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (148 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Data | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (152 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Reporting Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (142 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Status Communication | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Real-Time Data Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Scorecards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | ### Marketing Resource Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A | | **Planful** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Float** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanGuru** | N/A | N/A | | **Planful** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Budgeting and Forecasting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/budgeting-and-forecasting) **Unique to Float (1):** [Cash Flow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cash-flow-management) **Unique to PlanGuru (2):** [Cash Flow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cash-flow-management), [Financial Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-analysis) **Unique to Planful (3):** [Financial Close Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close), [FP&A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis), [Marketing Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-resource-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Float | PlanGuru | Planful | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 74.4% | 62.2% | 6.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.3% | 37.8% | 48.9% | | **Enterprise** | 9.3% | 0% | 44.9% | ### By Industry #### Float - **Marketing and Advertising:** 16.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.6% - **Computer Software:** 9.3% - **Retail:** 4.7% - **Design:** 4.7% - **Accounting:** 2.3% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Building Materials:** 2.3% - **Construction:** 2.3% - **Other:** 41.9% #### PlanGuru - **Accounting:** 16.2% - **Computer Software:** 10.8% - **Construction:** 10.8% - **Wholesale:** 5.4% - **Environmental Services:** 5.4% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.7% - **Consumer Services:** 2.7% - **E-Learning:** 2.7% - **Investment Management:** 2.7% - **Other:** 37.8% #### Planful - **Computer Software:** 8.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2% - **Accounting:** 4.4% - **Insurance:** 4.4% - **Financial Services:** 4.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8% - **Biotechnology:** 2.7% - **Food & Beverages:** 2.7% - **Internet:** 2.7% - **Medical Devices:** 2.7% - **Other:** 58.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Float - 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Proper projections of cash..." ### Planful - Title: [How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30800-how-can-i-use-the-database-from-planful-direct-to-power-bi-is-there-this-possibility-today) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/float-vs-planguru-vs-planful)