Finance Services · Updated for 2026

LivePlan Review

LivePlan is the most-used business planning software for SMBs — guided plan templates, financial forecasting, and ongoing performance tracking.

Editorial score
4.3/5
Starting price
$20/mo
Best for
Founders writing business plans, forecasts, or pitching investors
Category
Finance Services
Quick answer

Is LivePlan worth it?

LivePlan helps small business owners write investor-ready business plans, build 3-year financial forecasts without spreadsheets, and benchmark performance against actuals from QuickBooks or Xero. It's the standard tool inside SBDCs and entrepreneurship programs.

Pros

  • Guided business plan builder with 500+ samples
  • Auto-generated 3-year financial forecasts
  • Connect to QuickBooks/Xero for actual-vs-forecast
  • Industry benchmarks built in
  • Strong support and templates

Cons

  • Not a substitute for real FP&A software
  • Forecast complexity capped for enterprise needs
  • Annual upfront pricing for best value
  • Limited multi-scenario modeling
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What customers say

Aggregated from verified user reviews on G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, and GetApp. Refreshed quarterly.

Aggregate rating
4.4/5
across 950 verified reviews
"Wrote my SBA-loan-ready business plan in a weekend with LivePlan. The financial forecasting templates saved me from building Excel from scratch."
Devin O. · Founder
1–10 employees
Verified on G2
"QuickBooks sync for actual-vs-forecast is the underrated feature. I use it monthly to track against my plan."
Patricia H. · Owner
Verified on Capterra
"Great for planning, not a substitute for real FP&A software once you're past Series A."
Verified buyer · Operator
Verified on G2

LivePlan pricing

Most popular
Standard
$20/mo
Best for: Founders building a plan
Premium
$40/mo
Best for: Forecasting + performance tracking

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Integrations

QuickBooksXero

FAQ

Is LivePlan worth it?

If you need an investor-grade business plan or a real forecast without building Excel models, yes. For ongoing FP&A, look at Cube or Mosaic instead.

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