Float vs ProjectionHub

Float turns data from connected accounting software into rolling cash flow forecasts for finance teams. It offers weekly and 13-week views, plus monthly forecasts that extend up to three years on Growth and Scale. Users can adjust income and costs, model scenarios and estimate new-hire costs before committing. Float shows invoices and bills with expected payment dates based on when clients actually pay. Its current accounting integrations are Xero and QuickBooks Online; a direct Sage Intacct connection is described as coming soon. Float does not connect directly to banks: bank transaction data comes through the connected accounting platform. Data syncs every 24 hours, with manual sync also available. Teams can comment on budget lines, invoices, bills and payments, tag colleagues and receive mention notifications. Admin, Editor and Viewer roles govern access. Float lists encryption in transit and at rest, multi-factor authentication, role-based access and independent auditing to the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials standard. The web service has no free plan; pricing starts at $105/mo (annual), with a 14-day trial. Essentials forecasts up to 12 months; Growth and Scale cover 36 months.

ProjectionHub provides financial projection templates and expert services for business plans, SBA loans, investment raising, and internal planning. Its library contains more than 100 CPA-developed templates for specific industries. Templates generate five-year income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets, with monthly and annual projections. Industry-specific revenue models, highlighted inputs, and customizable financial models help users adapt them to a business. They are designed for Excel and compatible with Google Sheets; Apple Numbers usually works, though it receives less support. Individual templates are available free, while ProjectionHub+ offers lifetime access to the full library for one user or a small team. Larger organizations need a custom license. Other services include expert-created projections, custom business plans, SBA pre-qualification, and financial modeling. Complimentary weekday support is available through chat, email, and screenshare demonstrations, generally 9–5 EST. The company says templates may be used for client deliverables or internal planning, but not resold. Its privacy policy says it collects identifying details, including business financial projection information, and may use aggregated non-identifying data for its own purposes or publication or sale.