SaaS analysis: Number of typical SaaS metrics included e.g.breakeven point, quick ratio, average inventory, etc. Financial analysis: Number of typical financial metrics included e.g.Currency: How many currencies are available?.GAAP/IFRS: Are the statements compliant with GAAP and/or IFRS rules?.Balance sheet: Same as income statement.Cash flow statement: Same as income statement.Income statement: Does the template include an income statement? You usually want a monthly income statement, at least for year 1.Time scale: Are the statements over 1 year, 3 years or more? You usually want 3 years as a minimum when you speak with professional investors.In each case, I tested the software/spreadsheet myself. A detailed analysis of each model is available below.
I compared 40 points across 5 categories: (a) financial statements, (b) analysis capabilities, (c) revenue modeling, (d) cost modeling, (e) extra features. Here is the methodology I used to build this benchmark. Methodology - What makes a great financial model for SaaS startups?
