Head-to-head · Management Reporting Software
Futrli vs Fathom
Futrli leads on 1 check, Fathom on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFutrli · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceFutrli · $40/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresFutrli · 6 of 6
Futrli scores higher on our rubric for management reporting software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Futrli is cheaper to start at $40/mo against $59/mo.
Futrli is the better fit for businesses wanting reports plus operational dashboards. Fathom is the better fit for finance teams focused on advanced forecasting.
- Futrli fits best
Businesses wanting reports plus operational dashboards
- Fathom fits best
Finance teams focused on advanced forecasting
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Side by side
| Feature | Futrli 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Fathom 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Management Reporting Software | #4 in Management Reporting Software |
| Best for | Businesses wanting reports plus operational dashboards | Finance teams focused on advanced forecasting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $40/mo (best) | $59/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Futrli 6/6 · Fathom 1/6 | ||
| KPI dashboards | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Variance analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial consolidation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Management pack templates | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Excel integration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled distribution | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Futrli is cloud-based forecasting and management reporting software for small and medium-sized businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It combines KPI dashboards for cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet reporting with… Read the review → |
Fathom is cloud-based financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and consolidation software for small and medium-sized businesses, business advisors, CFOs, franchises and groups. It connects with accounting systems and spreadsheet sources,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Futrli — where it wins
- Three-way forecasting covers profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
- KPI dashboards, variance analysis, and scenario modelling support decision-making
- Scheduled PDF reports and multi-organisation consolidation aid recurring reporting
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan; access starts with paid pricing after the trial
- Integrations focus on Sage, Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Excel
- Higher tiers increase monthly cost for added licenses and training
Fathom — where it wins
- Three-way forecasting covers profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow
- Scenario planning, rolling forecasts and variance analysis support planning
- Multi-entity consolidation with plans for up to unlimited companies
Where it doesn't
- No perpetual free plan is available
- The platform is web-based only
- Pricing is displayed in Australian dollars excluding GST
- Futrli9.0/10 · 14-day trial
A practical choice for businesses that need forecasts, dashboards, and scheduled reports.
Visit FutrliFull verdict → - Fathom8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A forecasting-led reporting platform for finance teams managing complex business structures.
Visit FathomFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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