Awesome Forecast vs Dryrun

Awesome Forecast is Windows software that builds cash-flow forecasts in Microsoft Excel, with linked profit-and-loss and balance-sheet forecasts. Its double-entry bookkeeping model is designed to keep forecasts balanced. Forecasts can cover up to five years, or 60 months, and include daily cash-flow views and 13-week cash-flow forecasts. Users can adjust the chart of accounts, account codes, and reporting structure. Analysis tools include scenario analysis, budgets, year-to-date actuals, daily cash-flow drilldown, and rolling year-end estimates. Tutorials explain importing data, exporting forecasts, and linking to another data file. Microsoft Office must be installed, and the software supports 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems but does not run on an iMac. A free 14-day trial is available without bank details. Annual plans include a 250.00 GBP single-user license, 250.00 GBP unlimited email and telephone support, 675.00 GBP Full – Unlimited, and 900.00 GBP Full Set Up Service. Support is available from a qualified Chartered Accountant by email, telephone, and video call.

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.