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Forecastr vs. IdeaBuddy

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
IdeaBuddy
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
IdeaBuddy 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 Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
1 Ratings
11% 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 Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
1 Ratings
20% 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 Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
1 Ratings
18% 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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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.9 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.
Chris Kirksey | TrustRadius Reviewer
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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.
Chris Kirksey | TrustRadius Reviewer
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IdeaBuddy
No answers on this topic
Cons
Forecastr
  • More youtube videos on walking through the software would be cool.
Chris Kirksey | TrustRadius Reviewer
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IdeaBuddy
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
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.
Chris Kirksey | TrustRadius Reviewer
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IdeaBuddy
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Forecastr
  • With clear data, I'm able to make better financial decisions on hiring/spending
Chris Kirksey | TrustRadius Reviewer
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IdeaBuddy
No answers on this topic
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