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What Spotlight Reporting is

Spotlight Reporting is a web-based platform for management reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting. Reporting tools include visual reports, KPIs, chart galleries, and consolidations. Forecasting covers budgets, cash flow, what-if analysis, and consolidated forecasts, with views by month, quarter, or year. The platform also supports scenario modeling, variance analysis, and forecast-versus-actual comparisons, with a forecast horizon of 60 months. Spotlight Reporting can consolidate up to 75 entities; Spotlight Multi supports up to 500 and is designed for franchises and not-for-profit associations, including benchmarking and ranking. Connections include leading accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks, along with Google Analytics. Spotlight AI can generate or reformat commentary for an Executive Summary or Action Plan. Business and Business 10 plans include Reporting, Forecasting, and Dashboard. The Business plan supports one organization; Business 10 supports up to 10. Pricing starts at $35 a month, excluding sales tax, and a 14-day free trial is available.

Who it suits

Spotlight Reporting suits organizations that need management reports, forecasts, and financial consolidation. Spotlight Multi is aimed at franchises and not-for-profit associations needing consolidation and benchmarking.

What it does well

  • Forecasts cover a 60-month horizon
  • Supports scenario and variance analysis
  • Connects to Xero and QuickBooks
  • Spotlight Multi supports up to 500 entities

What to know first

  • No permanent free plan is stated
  • Business plan includes one organization
  • Business 10 is limited to 10 organizations
  • Prices exclude sales tax

Limits

The free access is a 14-day trial; there is no permanent free plan. Business includes one organization, Business 10 supports up to 10, and Franchise & Not for Profit supports up to 10 plus Head Office. Spotlight Reporting consolidates up to 75 entities, while Spotlight Multi supports up to 500.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
BusinessExcl Sales Tax · 1 organization$35 a month
Business 10Excl Sales Tax · Up to 10 orgs$329 a month
Franchise & Not for ProfitExcl Sales Tax · Up to 10 orgs · Head Office$329 a month

As spotlightreporting.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the Spotlight Reporting website.
  2. Start the 14-day free trial.
  3. Choose a plan: Business, Business 10, or Franchise & Not for Profit.
  4. Connect accounting or other data sources, such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Google Analytics.
  5. Use the web platform for reporting, forecasting, and dashboards.

Verdict

Spotlight Reporting combines reporting, forecasting, and consolidation, with plan limits that distinguish single-organization use from larger groups. Its 14-day trial offers a way to evaluate the service before committing to a paid plan.

Questions

How much does Spotlight Reporting cost?

Business is $35 a month, billed excluding sales tax. Business 10 and Franchise & Not for Profit are each $329 a month, also excluding sales tax.

Is there a free plan?

There is no permanent free plan. A 14-day free trial is available.

Which platforms does it support?

Spotlight Reporting is available on the web.

What is included in Business and Business 10?

Both plans include Reporting, Forecasting, and Dashboard.

How many organizations do the plans support?

Business includes one organization. Business 10 supports up to 10, while Franchise & Not for Profit supports up to 10 organizations plus Head Office.

What accounting integrations are available?

The platform integrates with leading accounting systems, including Xero and QuickBooks, and also connects with Google Analytics.

Facts from Spotlight Reporting's own pages

AI features
Spotlight AI can automatically generate or reformat commentary in Executive Summary or Action Plan. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Budgeting
Yes · spotlightreporting.com, 22 Sept 2026
Business 10 limit
The Business 10 plan supports up to 10 organizations. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Business plan limit
The Business plan includes one organization. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Company partnerships
Spotlight says it has partnered with over 500 leading firms. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Financial consolidation
Yes · spotlightreporting.com, 22 Sept 2026
Forecasting
Yes · spotlightreporting.com, 22 Sept 2026
Forecasting features
Forecasting supports budgets, forecasts, what-if analysis, cash flow, and consolidated forecasts. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Forecast views
Forecasts can be displayed monthly, quarterly, or annually. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Founded
2010 · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Franchise plan limit
The Franchise & Not for Profit plan supports up to 10 organizations plus Head Office. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan
No · spotlightreporting.com, 22 Sept 2026
Free tier
A permanent free plan is not stated; the page states a free trial. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free trial
The service offers a 14-day free trial. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Group consolidation
Spotlight Reporting can consolidate up to 75 entities; Spotlight Multi can consolidate up to 500. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Wellington, New Zealand · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Included products
Business and Business 10 plans include Reporting, Forecasting, and Dashboard. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Accounting integrations
The platform integrates with leading accounting systems, Xero, QuickBooks, and Google Analytics. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Multi consolidation
Spotlight Multi is designed for franchises and not-for-profit associations and supports benchmarking and ranking. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Payment methods
Payment is accepted by Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Pricing currency
US pricing is shown in USD, with other currency options available. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Reporting features
The platform provides management reporting, visual reports, consolidations, KPIs, and chart galleries. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026
Scenario modeling
Yes · spotlightreporting.com, 22 Sept 2026
Security information
The site provides a Security & Policy Procedures resource. · spotlightreporting.com, 28 Sept 2026

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