
27 Sep Reporting and Budgeting Add-On Software for QuickBooks Online
In last month’s edition of Ed Talks, I talked about some of my favorite add-on apps for QuickBooks Online (QBO). Missing from that discussion were apps relating to advanced reporting and budgeting. Although QBO is a powerful accounting platform and does have much reporting and some budgeting capability, many businesses require enhanced tools for more robust financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. Below is a curated list of top-performing add-ons that integrate with QBO to provide advanced functionality. These tools offer much more than what’s available from QBO, especially for graphical dashboard data visualizations and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) analysis.
Reach out today and let’s explore what’s possible for your business.
Reach Reporting
Purpose: Advanced financial reporting and dashboards
Best For: Accountants, CFOs, and advisory firms
Key Features:
- Real-time dashboards and customizable reports
- Build templates for re-use on other QBO company files
- 3-way forecasting (income, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Budget creation and embedding
- Google Sheets integration
- Multi-company and multi-currency support
Strengths: Visual appeal, automation, collaboration tools
Learn more about Reach Reporting.
FinJinni
Purpose: Custom reporting and consolidation
Best For: Fractional CFOs, multi-entity businesses, Excel power users
Key Features:
- Fully customizable reports including non-standard fiscal years
- Consolidation across multiple QBO entities
- Excel and Power BI integration
- Real-time data refresh (as frequent as every 5 minutes)
- Budget vs Actuals reporting and KPI tracking
Strengths: Deep customization, powerful automation, no recurring fees
Learn more about FinJinni.
Fathom
Purpose: Visual financial reporting and KPI tracking
Best For: Advisors, franchises, and performance-driven teams
Key Features:
- Three-way cash flow forecasting
- KPI tracking (financial and non-financial)
- Trend analysis and scenario planning
- Consolidated reporting across multiple entities
- Automated report scheduling and custom templates
Strengths: Beautiful visuals, interactive dashboards, strong advisory tools
Learn more about Fathom.
Qvinci
Purpose: Consolidated financial reporting, KPIs, and business intelligence
Best For: Accountants, franchises, dioceses, and multi-unit organizations
Key Features:
- Seamless integration with QuickBooks Online
- Compare financial results of multiple QBO Companies side-by-side
- Over 100 GAAP-compliant reports
- Benchmarking, KPI building, and vertical analysis
- Multi-location and multi-period reporting (including 4-4-5 week formats)
- Red flag alerts and trend visualizations for proactive management
Strengths: Scalable for large organizations, powerful BI tools, real-time insights
Learn more about Qvinci.
PlanGuru
Purpose: Strategic budgeting and forecasting
Best For: Financial planners, nonprofits, and advisors
Key Features:
- 20+ forecasting methods
- Rolling forecasts and scenario analysis
- Non-financial KPI tracking
- Detailed financial modeling
Strengths: Depth of planning tools
Learn more about PlanGuru.
LivePlan
Purpose: Business planning, forecasting, and cash flow management
Best For: Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and advisors
Key Features:
- Real-time sync with QuickBooks Online
- Forecast profit and cash flow up to 5 years
- What-if scenario testing
- Visual dashboards and downloadable reports
- Industry benchmarking and trend analysis
Strengths: Easy to use, strong visuals, great for planning and investor presentations
Learn more about LivePlan.
Intuit QuickBooks Online
Built into your QBO software are standard reporting tools. The report center has Standard Reports, Custom Reports, Management Reports, and the Performance Center. QBO Advanced has the most robust reporting of the QBO editions. All standard QBO reports are customizable to a certain degree. You should also check out Spreadsheet Sync, an Excel add-in that refreshes Excel worksheets with live QBO data on demand (only available with QBO Advanced).
Most editions of QBO do have budgeting capabilities, but building a budget is rather limited. The tools mentioned here offer much more sophisticated tools for building a budget and running budget to actual reports. To learn more about advanced reporting and budgeting tools, feel free to contact us!