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GoSmallBiz Business Plan Software vs PlanMagic

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

GoSmallBiz Business Plan Software

Paid Web

GoSmallBiz covers business-plan writing from guided sections through financial projections and revisions. Its paid-only model and web access should be considered before choosing it.

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PlanMagic

Paid Windows

PlanMagic combines editable business-plan documents with a financial workbook and presentation template. Its lifetime licenses have stated one-time prices, while the 10-day trial applies only to selected financial models.

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The facts

GoSmallBiz Business Plan SoftwarePlanMagic
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWindows
Lowest paid planBusiness Plan Software (annual): $150 a yearPlanMagic Business: $49, paid once
Plans published22
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegosmallbiz.complanmagic.com
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GoSmallBiz Business Plan Software: what it does well

  • Industry-specific templates, including unusual circumstances
  • Wizard guidance with videos and explanations
  • Multi-year financial statements included
  • Create as many business plans as desired
  • Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF export

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Web platform only
  • Service may have maintenance or technical downtime

PlanMagic: what it does well

  • Includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint templates
  • Provides three- and five-year forecasts
  • Supports any currency
  • Offers validation checks and 40-plus charts
  • Includes scenario planning in Advanced Edition

What to know first

  • Windows platform
  • Requires compatible Microsoft Office
  • No free plan
  • Some financial models lack free trials

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