Flowrev
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What it is
Flowrev is an online cost and revenue recognition service for subscription, SaaS, usage-based, percentage-complete, milestone and other business models. It connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online through their APIs and supports synchronization of accounting data, locking and one-click journaling. Recognition schedules can run once, monthly, quarterly, yearly or on a custom cadence, using per-diem, even-period, percent or template calculations. Service dates can be taken from invoices or calculated automatically. Flowrev checks schedules as they are created, explains triggered checks and keeps an audit trail of changes. Built-in reports cover MRR, ARR, revenue and cost waterfalls, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, and future revenue and bookings forecasts. The company says its recognition process supports GAAP/ASC 606 and IFRS 15. A free 14-day trial requires no credit card and allows data export at any time. Organization plans start with Bronze at $50 a month, for up to 300 active revenue or cost schedules per year.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Flowrev automates cost and revenue recognition and lifecycle management for online accounting systems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.freshdesk.com
- Purpose
- Flowrev is an online cost and revenue recognition solution for subscription, SaaS, usage-based, percentage-complete, milestone and other business models.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Trial
- The free 14-day trial requires no credit card and allows recognition-data export at any time.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Compliance
- Flowrev states that its recognition process supports GAAP/ASC 606 and IFRS 15 compliance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Support
- Flowrev provides email support at [email protected] and a Freshdesk support portal.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Portland, Oregon.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Accountant-plan limit
- Accountant practice plans are for in-practice use and are not for individual resale, although client access is available.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Accounting focus
- The product handles deferred revenue, unbilled accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and cost recognition.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Accounting integrations
- Flowrev is certified for Xero since 2015 and Intuit since 2017 and integrates through their APIs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- API integration
- The Xero and QuickBooks connections use secure bidirectional custom integrations through the partners' APIs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Business models
- Supported models include subscription, SaaS, usage-based, percentage-complete and milestone arrangements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Change handling
- Flowrev supports contract changes, cancellations, upgrades, downgrades and renewals with a clear audit trail.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Cloud access
- Flowrev describes itself as a cloud-native global software solution that provides secure access from anywhere.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Company founded
- LinkedIn lists Flowrev as founded in 2015.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists the company size as 2–10 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company type
- LinkedIn identifies Flowrev, Inc. as a privately held accounting company.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Compliance claim
- Flowrev states that it supports GAAP/ASC 606 and IFRS 15 compliant recognition.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Contract changes
- The system tracks upgrades, downgrades, cancellations and renewals with an audit trail.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Data synchronization
- The integrations support chart of accounts, product and service items, Xero tracking, QuickBooks Department and Class reporting, locking and one-click journaling.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Documentation
- The help portal contains getting-started guidance, FAQs, partner connection articles and recognition-method explanations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.freshdesk.com
- Exports
- Detailed schedule data can be downloaded as CSV for external analysis, backup or custom reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Forecasting and metrics
- Reports include MRR, ARR, churn, deferred-revenue balances, total revenue, revenue waterfalls and bookings forecasts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Founder and CEO
- Flowrev identifies Kamal Varma as founder and CEO.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- GetApp integrations
- GetApp lists Xero, PayPal and Stripe as integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- GetApp listing
- GetApp lists Flowrev at a starting price of 40 flat-rate per month and shows no user reviews or ratings for its value, ease-of-use, feature or support metrics.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- GetApp platforms
- GetApp lists web, Android and iPhone/iPad as supported platforms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Licence
- The opened pages do not state an open-source licence or identify Flowrev source code as open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Limit: pricing and billing
- One G2 reviewer alleged confusing arrears billing after cancellation and said a cheaper, easier alternative existed; Flowrev disputed that account in its response.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: user interface
- A G2 reviewer said the main remaining improvement would be a simpler user interface.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Multi-currency
- Xero integration supports multiple currencies and multiple deferred-revenue and recognition accounts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- No public SDK documentation
- The pages opened describe API synchronization but do not present a public API reference, SDK download or developer portal.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Praise: accuracy and reporting
- G2 reviewers praised accurate revenue reporting, easier month-end work and bulk data loading.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Praise: ease and support
- Xero App Store reviewers praised time savings, flexible recognition, responsive engineering and helpful support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- QuickBooks integration
- Flowrev is certified for Intuit QuickBooks and supports chart of accounts, items, departments, classes and journal synchronization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Rating on G2
- 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on Xero App Store
- 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Recognition cadence
- Cadence options are once, monthly, quarterly, yearly and custom.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.freshdesk.com
- Recognition computations
- Computation methods include per diem, even period, percent, template and balloon.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.freshdesk.com
- Recognition rules
- Schedules can use once, monthly, quarterly, yearly or custom cadences and per-diem, even-period, percent or template computations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Recognition schedules
- Configurable rules create recognition schedules in bulk, while a schedule editor permits inline and per-line custom schedules.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Reports
- Built-in reports include MRR, ARR, revenue and cost waterfalls, deferred revenue and prepaid expense balances, future revenue and bookings forecasts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Security claim
- The product describes secure access from anywhere and secure two-way accounting connections.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Self-hosting
- Flowrev is described as a cloud-native online service and no self-hosted deployment option is stated.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.com
- Service dates
- Service start and end dates can be read from invoices or computed automatically.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Supported Xero data
- The Xero connection supports invoices, credit notes, bills, receive-money transactions, spend-money transactions and repeating invoices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Target users
- Flowrev lists SaaS, usage-based businesses, membership organizations, construction, education, travel and real estate among its use cases.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Trial data limitation
- During the 14-day trial, data loading goes back only to the beginning of the prior month unless support enables older data testing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · flowrev.freshdesk.com
- Validation and audit
- Flowrev performs live schedule checks, reports the causes of triggered checks, honors locking protocols and keeps an audit trail for changes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · flowrev.com
- Xero integration
- Flowrev is a Xero-certified partner that imports accounting data and journals recognition entries back to Xero.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
- Xero listing date
- The Xero App Store says the Flowrev app was added in 2015.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.xero.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Connects to Xero and QuickBooks Online.
- Schedules offer several cadences and calculation methods.
- Reports include MRR, ARR and deferred balances.
- Free 14-day trial requires no credit card.
- Supports GAAP/ASC 606 and IFRS 15, according to the company.
Limits
- Bronze allows up to 300 active schedules per year.
- Platinum pricing requires contacting the company.
- Accountant plans are not for individual resale.
- Trial lasts 14 days.
Who it suits
Flowrev suits organizations recognizing revenue or costs across subscription, usage-based and other listed business models. It may also suit accountants serving multiple client organizations, though accountant-practice plans are for in-practice use and not individual resale.
Flowrev in depth
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Overview
Flowrev is a cost and revenue recognition service for organizations with subscription, SaaS, usage-based or project-based revenue. It is best suited to accounting teams that need configurable schedules and Xero or QuickBooks Online connections; annual schedule allowances are the main constraint to weigh before choosing a plan.
Its mix of recognition rules, live checks, audit trails and forecasting reports makes it a practical fit for businesses managing varied contracts. Organizations with higher schedule volumes, or accountants seeking a resale product, should look closely at the separate practice-plan terms.
Key features
Recognition schedules and contract changes
Schedules can run once, monthly, quarterly, yearly or at a custom cadence, using per-diem, even-period, percentage or template computations. Flowrev can take service start and end dates from invoices or calculate them automatically. That range can accommodate recurring subscriptions as well as usage-based, percentage-complete and milestone arrangements without forcing every contract into the same pattern.
It supports cancellations, renewals, upgrades, downgrades and other contract changes, with an audit trail for changes. Performance obligations and contract modifications are supported, and Flowrev says its recognition process supports GAAP/ASC 606 and IFRS 15. Those controls matter to teams whose contract terms change over time, though the accounting treatment still needs to match the organization’s practices.
Accounting connections and controls
Flowrev integrates with Xero and QuickBooks Online through their APIs. The connections support chart-of-accounts and product or service data, Xero tracking, QuickBooks Department and Class reporting, locking, and one-click journaling. Live schedule checks report why a check has been triggered, while locking protocols and the audit trail support review and change control.
Reporting
Built-in reports cover MRR and ARR, revenue and cost waterfalls, deferred revenue and prepaid expense balances, and future revenue and bookings forecasts. This breadth is useful for accounting and planning teams that need both period balances and a view of expected activity.
Pricing
Flowrev has a free plan and a free 14-day trial. The trial requires no credit card and allows recognition-data export at any time. Paid organization plans are priced per organization per month, with one invoice per year for all subscriptions:
Bronze: $50 a month for up to 300 active revenue or cost schedules per year.
Silver: $100 a month for up to 1,200 active schedules per year.
Gold: $150 a month for up to 3,600 active schedules per year.
Platinum: $300 a month for 7,200+ active schedules per year; contact Flowrev for more.
The increasing allowances give organizations a clear way to match price to schedule volume, but the annual invoice cadence matters even though the rates are expressed monthly. The free plan’s cap is not provided, so organizations considering it should confirm that it covers their volume before relying on it.
Accountant practice plans are billed annually and priced by month for client organizations: Launch is $375 a month for 5 client orgs, Grow is $1,125 a month for 20, and Thrive is $2,250 a month for 50. Each includes up to 1,200 schedules per year multiplied by the number of client organizations. Adapt has custom pricing for larger or custom practices. These plans are for in-practice use, not individual resale, although client access is available; that restriction makes them unsuitable for accountants intending to resell the software itself.
Platforms
Flowrev runs on the web and provides an API. It describes its service as cloud-native software with secure access from anywhere, fitting teams that need access beyond a single office.
Who it's for
Flowrev names SaaS and usage-based businesses, membership organizations, construction, education, travel and real estate among its use cases. It is a stronger fit where contract variety, accounting-system synchronization and schedule review are central needs than where a small annual schedule allowance or an accountant’s resale model would be limiting.
Pros and cons
Pro: Multiple cadences and calculation methods cover a wide range of revenue and cost patterns, including milestone and percentage-complete work.
Pro: Xero and QuickBooks Online connections include reporting dimensions, locking and one-click journaling, not just basic ledger connectivity.
Pro: Explanatory live checks, locking protocols and change trails provide useful review controls as contracts evolve.
Con: Organization plans have annual schedule ceilings, so growing volume can require a higher tier or a conversation about Platinum.
Con: Accountant plans prohibit individual resale, which rules them out for practices seeking a resale arrangement.
Alternatives
For other products in this category, see Revenue Recognition Software. OneBill is a paid web and API option with a free trial but no free plan; it may suit readers seeking a paid alternative without a free tier. Zuora CPQ is a paid web and API product with custom pricing based on products, scope, transaction volume, business model, regions and implementation needs, so it is worth considering when those requirements call for a tailored quote. SOFTRAX Revenue Management System is another paid web and API alternative.
TrueRev has one plan with all listed features for $299 a year, billed annually upfront, and a free trial but no free plan; readers prioritizing a single annual price may prefer it. Aptitude Revenue Recognition Engine is a paid API product with custom enterprise pricing and a product demonstration. Aptitude RevStream is a paid web and API alternative with no free plan. Trullion Leases is a paid web product with custom pricing that depends on portfolio size, complexity and required features. Zenskar Revenue Recognition is a paid web and API alternative with custom-priced plans.
Verdict
Flowrev is a strong choice for accounting teams handling varied contracts in Xero or QuickBooks Online that need configurable schedules, review controls and forward-looking reports. Choose it when those workflows justify the annual schedule allowance and billing cadence; look elsewhere if you need accountant resale rights or cannot work within its volume tiers.
Verdict
Flowrev pairs configurable recognition schedules with accounting integrations, validation checks and audit trails. Review schedule caps and the separate accountant-plan terms against your organization’s requirements.
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