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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
No pricing available
LivePlan
Star Rating
(31)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(477)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PlanfulSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Planful excels in budget creation with features like "Budget Periods" scoring 8.7, while LivePlan's similar feature only scores 9.3, indicating a slight edge for LivePlan in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Planful's "Data Import" feature has a solid score of 8.4, but LivePlan's overall ease of data management, including "Data Validation" and "Data Consolidation," is perceived as more user-friendly, particularly for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight that Planful's "Reporting" capabilities are robust, with a score of 8.9, while LivePlan's reporting structure, including "Report Templates" and "Custom Reporting," is noted for its simplicity and effectiveness, making it easier for users to generate insights quickly.
- Users on G2 indicate that Planful's "Financial Planning" features, particularly "Forecasting" at 8.4, are strong, but LivePlan's focus on "Budgeting" and "Projections" is seen as more tailored for small businesses, scoring lower at 7.1 and 6.4 respectively.
- Reviewers say that Planful's "Collaboration" tools, while functional, score lower at 7.2 compared to LivePlan's higher emphasis on "Version Control" and "Real-Time Data Updates," which are crucial for teams needing to work together seamlessly.
- Users report that Planful's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.3, which is on par with LivePlan, but LivePlan's overall user satisfaction in terms of being a good business partner is rated higher at 9.0, suggesting a more favorable user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LivePlan
Monthly | Standard
$20.00
Per Month
For anyone who needs a professional business plan.
- Step-By-Step Instructions - Examples and detailed guidance help you write every section of your plan.
- Automatic Financial Statements - Built-in formulas make it easy to create financial reports lenders expect to see.
- Full Financial Forecast - Create accurate cash forecasts without complicated spreadsheets.
Planful
No pricing availableFree Trial
LivePlan
No trial information availablePlanful
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.6
24
8.4
322
Ease of Use
8.3
25
8.1
363
Ease of Setup
9.0
8
7.3
254
Ease of Admin
9.0
7
8.0
214
Quality of Support
8.3
17
8.3
311
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
8.8
211
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
23
9.1
309
Features by Category
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.0
99
Not enough data
7.8
102
Not enough data
7.3
85
9.3
5
8.5
97
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.3
90
7.0
5
8.1
90
Not enough data
7.4
84
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.6
105
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
6.1
53
Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
7.9
89
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
4.9
15
Not enough data
4.8
15
Not enough data
5.1
15
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Structure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Standard Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Custom Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Builder
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
Goals
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financials
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Plan
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reconciliation
Not enough data
8.1
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
71
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
7.7
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
66
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
4.6
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
4.8
9
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
5.7
9
Financial Planning
Not enough data
7.8
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
61
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
4.6
14
Not enough data
5.2
14
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.4
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
144
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
6.7
123
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
148
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
139
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
7.2
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
81
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LivePlan and Planful are categorized as Budgeting and Forecasting
Unique Categories
Planful is categorized as Financial Close, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Marketing Resource Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LivePlan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planful
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
13.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.3%
Computer Software
10.3%
Management Consulting
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Computer Software
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Insurance
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Other
73.3%
Discussions
LivePlan has no discussions with answers
How can I use the database from Planful direct to Power Bi? Is there this possibility, today?
2 Comments
MK
You could try to complement it with Power BI custom visuals that are build for planning like...Read more
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