Acterys
Acterys: A Microsoft-focused FP&A platform with broad planning depth and a $168 monthly starting price. Ranked #34 of 88 in Financial Planning & Analysis Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for power BI and Excel planning users.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPower BI and Excel planning users
- Free planNo
- Scenario modelingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Write-back planning in Power BI and Excel
- Budgeting, forecasting, scenarios, consolidation, and variance analysis
- Cloud, Windows, web, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $168 per month with no free plan
- Plan capabilities vary across Essential, Pro, and Premium
- Best fit is teams already aligned with Microsoft's ecosystem
Our verdict on Acterys
Acterys is a financial planning and performance management platform for finance teams, CFO organizations, data leaders, and departmental users. It combines centralized data modeling with budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts, scenario analysis, variance reporting, workforce planning, consolidation, and reporting. Its strongest fit is for organizations that already work in Microsoft Power BI, Excel, or Fabric and want planning and write-back capabilities connected to those tools.
The platform covers a wide FP&A scope rather than a single planning task. Teams can create budgets, run what-if scenarios, manage rolling forecasts, analyze variances, and support financial and headcount planning. Workflow approvals, commentary, audit trails, and AI-assisted predictive analytics extend the product beyond spreadsheet-based planning. Integrations include Azure SQL Server, ERP, CRM, and accounting systems, while centralized data models and data warehouse support provide a foundation for broader reporting and consolidation. Deployment options include web, Windows, and self-hosted environments.
Pricing starts at $168 per month, and Acterys does not offer a free plan. Essential includes Table Edit Visual, version control, workflow and approvals, commentary, and the Excel Add-In. Pro adds the Standard Acterys Suite, Matrix, Drag and Drop, and Rapid Result Templates, while Premium includes the Full Acterys Suite, Smart XL, Matrix, and Drag and Drop. Acterys suits Microsoft-centric finance and data teams that need write-back, modeling, and consolidation in one environment. Teams seeking a free entry point or a less Microsoft-oriented planning stack should consider alternatives.
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Acterys fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Budgeting | Yes |
| Forecasting | Yes |
| Scenario modeling | Yes |
| Variance analysis | Yes |
| Workforce planning | Yes |
| Financial consolidation | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL Server, ERP systems, CRM systems … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | acterys.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Acterys integrations
Acterys lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure SQL Server
- ERP systems
- CRM systems
- Accounting systems
Alternatives to Acterys
- Workday Adaptive PlanningA broad FP&A platform for large finance teams that need connected planning and reporting.9.4
- BoardA broad connected-planning platform for finance, HR, and operational teams.9.3
- PlanfulA broad web-based FP&A platform for planning, consolidation, close, and reporting.9.2
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