Head-to-head · Financial Planning Software
Xplan vs NaviPlan
Xplan leads on 0 checks, NaviPlan on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreXplan · 9.1/10
Xplan scores higher on our rubric for financial planning software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Xplan is the better fit for end-to-end advice and practice management. NaviPlan is the better fit for advisors needing advanced planning depth.
- Xplan fits best
End-to-end advice and practice management
- NaviPlan fits best
Advisors needing advanced planning depth
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Side by side
| Feature | Xplan 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | NaviPlan 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Financial Planning Software | #5 in Financial Planning Software |
| Best for | End-to-end advice and practice management | Advisors needing advanced planning depth |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Features Xplan 7/7 · NaviPlan 7/7 | ||
| Cash-flow modeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goal planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tax planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investment planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Xplan is financial planning and wealth management software from Iress for financial advice practices, ranging from small independent firms to large networks. It supports the advice lifecycle from client discovery and current-position… Read the review → |
NaviPlan is financial planning software for financial professionals and wealth management firms. It brings goals-based planning, cash-flow analysis, retirement income modeling, tax planning, insurance planning, investment analysis,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Xplan — where it wins
- Covers cash flow, goals, tax, insurance, investments, and scenario analysis
- Connects advice workflows with compliance, audit trails, and reporting
- Offers web, mobile, API, client portal, and third-party application support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires direct contact with sales
- Capabilities and integrations vary by country, module, and deployment
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused planning teams
NaviPlan — where it wins
- Advanced retirement, tax, insurance, and scenario planning
- Client portal, collaborative fact finding, and custom reports
- Integrations with major wealth management platforms
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Delivered through hosted web services
- Designed for professionals rather than general consumers
- Xplan9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad advice-practice platform spanning planning, workflows, investments, compliance, and client engagement.
Visit IressFull verdict → - NaviPlan9.0/10 · Pricing on request
Deep advisor planning with retirement, tax, insurance, and Monte Carlo analysis.
Visit NaviPlanFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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