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Farm Focus vs Figured
Both stand on farm accounting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Farm Focus brings financial planning, livestock records and New Zealand tax and payroll tasks into one service. Check the subscription terms and Limited plan restriction against your farm’s needs.
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Figured combines farm financial planning with production tracking and reporting, provided each farm has a supported accounting connection. Its free trial and tiered listed plans offer ways to evaluate or choose a scope of service.
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| Farm Focus | Figured | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Limited (annual): 349 NZD a year | Financial Manager: $14.50 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | farmfocus.co.nz | figured.com |
| On farm accounting software | #16 of 26 | #20 of 26 |
Farm Focus: what it does well
- Compares planned and actual cash flow as the year progresses.
- Calculates GST and supports filing with Inland Revenue.
- Tracks livestock reconciliation, production and carcass weight per hectare.
- Built-in payroll supports payday filing and KiwiSaver contributions.
- Unlimited chat and phone support on Standard and Additional.
What to know first
- Paid subscriptions; no free plan.
- Limited allows 150 coded lines per year.
- Limited can only be purchased with a Standard subscription.
Figured: what it does well
- Includes forecasting, scenario modelling, and variance reporting.
- Tracks livestock, crops, milk, feed, and operating expenses.
- Offers customizable reporting and live-data commentary.
- 30-day free trial includes changeable data, budgets, plans, and reports.
- Requires two-factor authentication and encrypts data in transit and at rest.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Each farm must connect to Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks Online.
- Financial Manager costs $14.50 a month.
- Farm Manager for one farm business costs $90 a month.
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