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Mayday vs novacly
Both stand on financial close software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Choose Mayday if your finance team needs a structured month-end close across entities and works with one of its supported accounting platforms. QuickBooks Online users should review feature restrictions, and buyers should compare the annual starting price with the listed individual plan prices.
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Visit novacly The facts
| Mayday | novacly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getmayday.com | novacly.com |
| On financial close software | #1 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
Mayday: what it does well
- Finds missing or incorrect entries and prepares adjustments for approval.
- Approved journals can be posted to Xero or QuickBooks.
- Supports multi-entity close, approval workflows and audit trails.
- Free Basic plan includes unlimited users and live chat.
- 30-day trial requires no payment card details.
What to know first
- QuickBooks Online users cannot access BRAG or Mayday HQ.
- Some Balancer, Recharger, Deferred Revenue and Prepayments functions have QuickBooks Online limitations.
- The listed paid pricing note starts at £12.50/mo billed annually.
novacly: what it does well
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