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Head-to-head · Business Plan Software

LivePlan vs Exuno Business Studio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score LivePlan #1 in Business Plan Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LivePlan
Exuno Business Studio #8 in Business Plan Software 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Exuno

LivePlan leads on 1 check, Exuno Business Studio on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLivePlan · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceLivePlan · $15/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresExuno Business Studio · 3 of 5

LivePlan scores higher on our rubric for business plan software: 8.9 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

LivePlan is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $49/mo.

LivePlan is the better fit for established businesses needing full planning. Exuno Business Studio is the better fit for AI plans plus broader business documents.

  • LivePlan fits best

    Established businesses needing full planning

  • Exuno Business Studio fits best

    AI plans plus broader business documents

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Side by side

Feature LivePlan 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Exuno Business Studio 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 6.3
Ranking #1 in Business Plan Software #8 in Business Plan Software
Best for Established businesses needing full planning AI plans plus broader business documents
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo (best) $49/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LivePlan 0/5 · Exuno Business Studio 3/5
Financial projections Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Section guidance Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Template library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scenario planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team collaboration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Document export Not checked yet PDF
Platform support Not checked yet web
Our review
Pros
  • Forecasts profit, loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
  • Supports up to 10 what-if forecast scenarios
  • Connects with QuickBooks Online and Xero
  • Free Starter plan includes AI-generated 18-section business plans
  • Cited market and competitor research supports evidence-led documents
  • Creates pitch decks, reports, invoices, and formal letters
Cons
  • The free offering is limited to the Idea Canvas
  • Tax planning is not included
  • The product is available on the web only
  • Starter limits users to 1 active project
  • Starter PDFs include an Exuno footer
  • Web access only, with Enterprise pricing customized
Our verdict

LivePlan is web-based business planning and financial forecasting software for small businesses, startups, advisors, and enterprise programs. It combines business plan creation and sharing with profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow…

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Exuno Business Studio is a web-based workspace for founders, consultants, and teams creating business plans and related business documents. Its AI assistant works through chat and structured questions, then rebuilds documents in real time…

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  1. LivePlanBusiness Plan Software 8.9Free plan
  2. Exuno Business StudioBusiness Plan Software 6.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LivePlan — where it wins

    • Forecasts profit, loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
    • Supports up to 10 what-if forecast scenarios
    • Connects with QuickBooks Online and Xero

    Where it doesn't

    • The free offering is limited to the Idea Canvas
    • Tax planning is not included
    • The product is available on the web only
  • Exuno Business Studio — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan includes AI-generated 18-section business plans
    • Cited market and competitor research supports evidence-led documents
    • Creates pitch decks, reports, invoices, and formal letters

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits users to 1 active project
    • Starter PDFs include an Exuno footer
    • Web access only, with Enterprise pricing customized
  • LivePlan8.9/10 · Free plan

    A broad planning suite for established businesses that need forecasts, scenarios, and reporting.

    Visit LivePlanFull verdict →
  • Exuno Business Studio6.3/10 · Free plan

    A free-to-start workspace for AI plans, research, pitch decks, and business documents.

    Visit ExunoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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