The Complete List of Cash Flow Software Alternatives
This might come as a surprise but we aren't the only company building cash flow scenario planning software. Here's a list of all of our competitors and some honest feedback on what they do amazingly well.
Excel is Still King
Let's be honest - Microsoft Excel, and to a large degree Google Sheets, really are amazing. The DNA of these spreadsheet tools is so rich in flexibility and functionality that any software competitor, including whatifi, is going to have a tough time dethroning them.
Still, not everyone wields Excel like a modern day Obi-wan Kenobi. There are plenty of examples of broken formulas that go undiscovered for weeks or months. A blank tab on a spreadsheet can be daunting. Easily managing multiple scenarios concurrently or adjusting for ever shifting dates can be more complex than the blueprints to the Death Star.
We're so confident that our unique, visual approach can complement your traditional Excel workflow that we're happy to share our research. If you are looking to add another tool to your toolbelt, than here are the list of other software companies building competing solutions in this space.
Excel
We all know what Excel is great at - but let's rifle through some of the common frustrations. We will use these to compare against the value propositions that different cash flow tools trumpet.
- No Error Control
- Little Reusability
- Issues with Scalability
- Lack of Automation
- Limited Real-Time Integrations
- Collaboration Issues
- Time-Consuming Scenario Builds
- Challenging to Create Repeatable Processes
- Data Integrity; Ensuring the Latest is the Greatest
As always, people find a way, but these are some of the common challenges that analysts and CFOs have commented on.
Where's the Rest?
Coming Soon!
Real Capacity Scenario Planning in Action
Take a look at our Case Studies and Example whatifi Scenarios.
Theory Studios: Unlocking Project Success with whatifi Scenario Services
Managing project timelines and resource capacity is critical for Theory Studios.
By using whatifi, they streamlined decision-making, optimized artist allocation, and improved project forecasting—ensuring smoother production and better profitability.
How Augsense Uses whatifi to Secure Funding & Scale Production
For startups like Augsense, securing funding and scaling production requires more than just a great product—it demands clear, data-driven financial planning.
By using whatifi, Augsense built dynamic financial models to forecast cash flow, test funding scenarios, and optimize production costs. This gave investors confidence in their strategy is helping them scale with precision.
Refuge: Artist Capacity Planning with whatifi Scenario Services
Managing artist capacity in Visual Effects is a constant balancing act—hire too soon, and overhead eats into margins; wait too long, and you’re scrambling to meet deadlines.
Refuge tackled this challenge using whatifi, gaining real-time insights into staffing, project pipelines, and financial impact before making critical decisions.
The result? Smoother production cycles and smarter hiring.
