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Head-to-head · Startup Founder Tools

LivePlan vs Ledgy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score LivePlan #1 in Startup Founder Tools 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LivePlan
Ledgy #3 in Startup Founder Tools 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ledgy

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLivePlan · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

LivePlan scores higher on our rubric for startup founder tools: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

LivePlan is the better fit for founders building a plan and financial forecast. Ledgy is the better fit for growing teams with complex equity plans.

  • LivePlan fits best

    Founders building a plan and financial forecast

  • Ledgy fits best

    Growing teams with complex equity plans

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Side by side

Feature LivePlan 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Ledgy 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #1 in Startup Founder Tools #3 in Startup Founder Tools
Best for Founders building a plan and financial forecast Growing teams with complex equity plans
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 2 integrations 70+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LivePlan 0/5 · Ledgy 0/5
Business plan builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
Financial forecasting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Investor tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cap table management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Incorporation support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Startup stage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Builds profit-and-loss, balance-sheet, and cash-flow forecasts
  • Supports up to 10 what-if scenarios and budget-versus-actual dashboards
  • Connects with QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting data
  • Supports a wide range of grant types and advanced vesting schedules
  • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and automates grant workflows
  • Adds valuation, tax, and financial reporting for international plans
Cons
  • The free offering is Idea Canvas, not the full planning and forecasting product
  • Available as a web-based product rather than a desktop app
  • Does not include tax planning or insurance planning
  • Launch is limited to simple vesting and 50 stakeholders
  • Advanced workflows and reporting are spread across higher tiers and add-ons
  • Focused on equity administration rather than a full founder toolkit
Our verdict

LivePlan brings business-plan creation and financial forecasting together for startups, small businesses, advisors, and enterprise programs. Founders can develop and share a plan, model profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow, and…

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Ledgy is a cloud platform for managing company equity and executive compensation, from incorporation through post-IPO. It is aimed at finance, legal, people, and equity teams that need to administer grants, track ownership, and support…

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  1. LivePlanStartup Founder Tools 8.8Free plan
  2. LedgyStartup Founder Tools 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LivePlan — where it wins

    • Builds profit-and-loss, balance-sheet, and cash-flow forecasts
    • Supports up to 10 what-if scenarios and budget-versus-actual dashboards
    • Connects with QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting data

    Where it doesn't

    • The free offering is Idea Canvas, not the full planning and forecasting product
    • Available as a web-based product rather than a desktop app
    • Does not include tax planning or insurance planning

  • Ledgy — where it wins

    • Supports a wide range of grant types and advanced vesting schedules
    • Connects with 70+ HRIS systems and automates grant workflows
    • Adds valuation, tax, and financial reporting for international plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Launch is limited to simple vesting and 50 stakeholders
    • Advanced workflows and reporting are spread across higher tiers and add-ons
    • Focused on equity administration rather than a full founder toolkit
  • LivePlan8.8/10 · Free plan

    A planning and forecasting workspace for founders who need more than a business plan.

    Visit LivePlanFull verdict →
  • Ledgy7.9/10 · Free plan

    Equity administration for teams managing complex plans, grants, reporting, and employee workflows.

    Visit LedgyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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