Question 1

How is Runway Forecaster different from a spreadsheet?

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheets force you to manually re-date recurring entries, recompute totals, and rebuild charts. Runway Forecaster handles weekly bucketing, recurring entries (weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly), running balances, and what-if scenarios automatically — and shows the full year on one screen.

Question 2

How is this different from QuickBooks or Xero?

Accepted Answer

QuickBooks and Xero track what already happened (bookkeeping). Runway Forecaster plans what is going to happen — projected income from open proposals, expected expenses, and the resulting weekly cash position. It is a forward-looking planning tool, not a replacement for accounting software.

Question 3

Who is Runway Forecaster for?

Accepted Answer

Service businesses with project-based or recurring revenue: freelancers, consultants, agencies, studios, and small SaaS teams. It is built for owners who have outgrown a cash-flow spreadsheet but do not need full enterprise FP&A software.

Question 4

Can I model what-if scenarios?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Create up to 10 named scenarios (Scenes), include or exclude entries per scenario, and override the date of one-time entries per scenario to test timing assumptions like 'what if this contract closes in March instead of June.'

Question 5

Is there a free version?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can try the full app instantly with seeded sample data via the Try the Demo button on the landing page — no signup required. You can also create a free account and use all features during a free trial before subscribing.

Question 6

Can I export my data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All income and expense entries can be exported to CSV at any time, and you can re-import edited CSVs to bulk-update your forecast.

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