Best Business Plan Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IdeaBuddy is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of LivePlan and Business Plan Quick Builder. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Business Plan Quick Builder. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Upmetrics at $1.17/mo.
A business plan brings an idea, written sections, and financial assumptions into one working document. Compare financial projections and scenario planning to see how each option supports exploring a plan, and look at section guidance and template libraries when deciding how much structure you want. Document export and team collaboration matter when you need to share or develop the document with others. Platform support, free-plan availability, and the paid-from price round out the criteria. IdeaBuddy, Business Plan Quick Builder, and Business in a Box are among the entries to weigh against your needs. Consider which planning features fit the way you expect to draft, revise, and present a business plan.
31 business plan software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 IdeaBuddy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 2 LivePlan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$1.25/mo
- 3 Business Plan Quick Builder iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$3.33/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 4 PrometAI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$55/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 5 Plania No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$10/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 6 Finline No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4₹541.67/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 7 Upmetrics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$1.17/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 8 Business in a Box iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$16.58/mo
- 9 Modeliks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$14/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 10 BusinessPlanIQ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1ZAR 299/mo Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 11 Venturekit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: Yes
- 12 PlanForge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Financial projections: Yes
- 13 Enloop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 14 Business Model Fiddle iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Financial projections: NoSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 15 Launchet No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: Yes
- 16 Exuno Business Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: Yes
- 17 BizPlan AI Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 18 Business Plan Tool No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 19 Bizplan No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 20 NuVenture Hub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 21 PlanReady No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: Yes
- 22 Growexa No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 23 PlanMagic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
- 24 Funderly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: Yes
- 25 GoSmallBiz Business Plan Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Financial projections: YesSection guidance: YesTemplate library: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which business plan software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
IdeaBuddy is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 9.6. LivePlan is second and Business Plan Quick Builder third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Upmetrics has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.