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Acterys vs BudgetOnline

Both stand on budgeting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Acterys

Paid WebWindows

Consider Acterys if you need financial planning capabilities spanning forecasts, scenarios, variance analysis, and consolidation. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or a platform beyond web and Windows.

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BudgetOnline

Paid MacWindows

Choose BudgetOnline if your organization wants Excel-based budgeting, forecasting or risk tools with customizable formulas and post-sale assistance. Consider another option if you need statutory-accounting integration or a web-based deployment.

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The facts

	Acterys	BudgetOnline
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	A09 Budget PMI e Cash Flow: €150, paid once
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Acterys	BudgetOnline
Website	acterys.com	budgetonline.it
On budgeting software	#8 of 36	#12 of 36

Acterys: what it does well

Covers budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
Includes variance analysis and forecast-versus-actuals support.
Supports workforce planning and financial consolidation.
Essential includes version control and an Excel Add-In.
Workflow and approvals appear in all three listed plans.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
The listed starting price is $168/mo.
Platforms are limited to web and Windows.

BudgetOnline: what it does well

Microsoft Excel foundation with customizable formulas
Scenario planning, actual-versus-budget and rolling forecasts
Budget, cash-flow and break-even components
Windows and macOS desktop support
Free post-sale assistance included with purchases

What to know first

No free plan
Desktop deployment only
Tools are independent of statutory accounting
Products are sold as one-time purchases

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