Forecastr vs. Solver

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Forecastr
Score 9.6 out of 10
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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
Solver
Score 9.7 out of 10
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Solver BI360 is a business intelligence software solution that includes features such as enterprise collaboration, budgeting, and data warehousing.N/A
Pricing
ForecastrSolver
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ForecastrSolver
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
ForecastrSolver
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
ForecastrSolver
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
Comparison of Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
10.0
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Solver
10.0
1 Ratings
19% above category average
Long-term financial planning10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Financial budgeting10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Forecasting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Scenario modeling10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Management reporting10.01 Ratings10.01 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
Solver
7.5
1 Ratings
7% below category average
Personalized dashboards10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Color-coded scorecards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
KPIs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost and profitability analysis10.01 Ratings7.01 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
17% above category average
Solver
-
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
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
9.5
2 Ratings
18% above category average
Customizable dashboards00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
9.5
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Drill-down analysis00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Formatting capabilities00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
8.8
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Publish to Web00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Publish to PDF00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Report Versioning00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
5.0
1 Ratings
41% below category average
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
10.0
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Multi-User Support (named login)00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Consolidation and Close
Comparison of Consolidation and Close features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
8.2
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Financial data consolidation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Journal entries and reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Minority Ownership00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Local and consolidated reporting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Detailed Audit Trails00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Comparison of Financial Reporting and Compliance features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Financial Statement Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Management Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Excel-based Reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Automated board and financial reporting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Integration
Comparison of Integration features of Product A and Product B
Forecastr
-
Ratings
Solver
8.5
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Flat file integration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Excel data integration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
ForecastrSolver
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
ForecastrSolver
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.
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Solver
We have multiple departments where they use different sources and application to reports. Solver provided us with this solution in forms of Web portal reporting, which can be accessed across the Whole company, which reduces the number of reports significantly and uniformity. One reporting application through a single source. Our budgeting process is unique last year we had many account executives shuffled, which made very complex for us to reassign accounts and budget for their sales. with complex Budgeting templates, it was not easy anyway. We had to rework our template through 4 revisions
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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.
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Solver
  • Ability to combine different information into one report.
  • Report building is similar to excel, which makes for easier use.
  • Current information is always pulled.
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Cons
Forecastr
  • More youtube videos on walking through the software would be cool.
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Solver
  • Real-time data for reporting is not available when you get it from the warehouse.
  • Not compatible with Google Chrome.
  • Lack of version and source control for reports on the Web portal.
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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.
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Solver
Since more employees other than accounting employees will be using BI360, it is more user friendly than other report builders.
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Return on Investment
Forecastr
  • With clear data, I'm able to make better financial decisions on hiring/spending
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Solver
  • BI360 has made getting information to management much easier.
  • BI360 makes compiling information to make reports much easier.
  • Since BI360 is capable of so many reports, our company uses it for more than financial purposes.
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