Aleph vs Dryrun

Aleph is AI-native financial planning and analysis software that connects data, strategy, and spreadsheets through a web platform. It supports financial reporting and close, collaborative budgeting, modeling and forecasting, headcount planning, and investor and board relations. Spreadsheet integrations for Excel and Google Sheets can pull source data and push budgets, scenarios, or datasets; refreshes can be scheduled, and event triggers can automate work across spreadsheets. Aleph offers more than 150 no-code connectors for ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other systems, and can connect to services with an API. Its Scan tool analyzes changes and variances and produces AI-generated notes about factors, patterns, and root causes. Data transformation features include field mapping, combining tables, calculations, metrics, and SQL. Aleph says permissions control access to sensitive data. It offers a free full-access trial and a 30-minute demonstration using a prospective customer’s data. Subscription prices are not published; its pricing is quote-based and available on request. Listed platforms are macOS, web, and Windows.

Dryrun is web-based software for cash flow forecasting and scenario modeling, combining ERP data with manual entries and spreadsheet imports. It supports daily and weekly forecasts, including a rolling 13-week operational forecast, as well as monthly projections. Users can build and compare scenarios for decisions such as hiring, capital expenditures, and delayed customer payments. Forecasts can reflect changed invoice collection and payment dates, with days-outstanding assumptions set for individual customers or vendors. Dryrun can consolidate subsidiary forecasts, convert currencies in real time, and track intercompany activity. Native integrations include Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, QuickBooks Online, and Xero. Reports can be exported as PDF or CSV, and forecast results can be compared against historical outcomes. The product serves CFOs, finance teams, businesses, and trusted advisors. Plans are Essentials at $99 a month, Advanced at $149 a month, and Enterprise at $299 a month. A free trial is available. Standard support is listed by chat, email, phone, or video call; the terms state that the default hosting region is Canada unless an order form says otherwise.