Disclosure: Metapraxis is an independent FP&A consulting firm and the developer of our own EPM platform, Empower, which is one of the alternatives discussed below. We have no commercial relationship with OnPlan. We've tried to present every option fairly, and we'll tell you honestly when something other than Empower is the right fit. Status and figures are current as of mid-2026 and should be re-confirmed directly with each vendor.
What's happening with OnPlan?
OnPlan is a Google-Sheets-native FP&A and forecasting platform, founded in 2016 by David Greenbaum and built primarily for smaller companies — broadly in the $0–20m revenue range. Crunchbase records roughly $6.8m raised across its funding history.
In late 2023, The Finance Weekly reported that OnPlan had notified customers it was discontinuing support, citing a company source who said the business had run out of money and would continue operations "as long as possible." The report (first published in October 2023 and updated in November 2023) used the word reportedly, and we have not been able to verify an official, formal shutdown notice published by OnPlan itself. Treat the status as reported rather than officially confirmed.
A further complication: the domain onplan.co now appears to host a different "OnPlan" focused on project controls and budgeting training, which is unrelated to the FP&A product and should not be read as evidence the FP&A tool is still trading. The FP&A platform historically operated under the onplan.tech / support.onplan.tech domains.
Status as of mid-2026: OnPlan's wind-down is reported, not confirmed by an official OnPlan press release we could locate. If you are a current OnPlan customer, do not wait for certainty — confirm your account and support status directly with the vendor and begin contingency planning now. The cost of an early, orderly migration is far lower than the cost of losing access to your models with no replacement in place.
What it means for existing OnPlan customers
If the reports are accurate, the practical risk for OnPlan customers is loss of support and, eventually, loss of access to a platform that sits on top of your live planning models. Because OnPlan was Google-Sheets-native, much of your logic may already live in Sheets you control — which makes an orderly exit more achievable than for a fully proprietary platform, provided you act before access lapses.
Priority actions for existing customers:
- Export everything now. Pull your models, driver logic, formulas, scenarios, and historical actuals while you still have full access — don't assume the platform will be available next quarter.
- Secure the underlying Google Sheets. Confirm you own and can access the Sheets that powered your OnPlan models, and that they aren't tied to an account that could be deprovisioned.
- Confirm contract and support status. Get written clarity from OnPlan on renewal, billing, and how long support and the service will remain available.
- Document the institutional knowledge. Capture the assumptions, definitions, and modelling logic that currently live only in the heads of the people who built your OnPlan setup.
- Start evaluating replacements early. Give yourself runway to choose deliberately rather than being forced into a rushed switch — and use the moment to fix the model rather than re-platform its flaws.
Best OnPlan alternatives
OnPlan served spreadsheet-native, smaller finance teams, so the most relevant replacements are lightweight, Sheets- or Excel-friendly FP&A tools — or, for teams that want consulting depth alongside the software, a practitioner-built platform. The table below compares the options most worth evaluating, with honest fit notes.
| Platform |
Best for |
Why it fits former OnPlan users |
Watch-outs |
Indicative cost |
| Empower (Metapraxis) |
Teams wanting software + hands-on FP&A support |
Practitioner-built driver models and a Build-Operate-Transfer engagement — useful if a vendor wind-down has left you without support |
Geared to mid-market depth; strongest paired with Metapraxis consulting |
Contact for pricing |
| Cube |
Spreadsheet-native teams that want to keep Sheets/Excel |
Connects to Google Sheets and Excel rather than replacing them — the closest "stay in spreadsheets" feel to OnPlan |
Lighter on heavy consolidation; still a real implementation |
~$1.5k–$4k+ /mo |
| Datarails |
Excel-centric SMB finance teams |
Excel-native consolidation and reporting with automation over your existing workbooks |
Excel-first rather than Sheets-first; pricing scales with users/modules |
~$2k–$4k+ /mo |
| Abacum |
SaaS and VC-backed companies |
Modern interface, fast deployment, SaaS-metric models for tech-sector finance |
Less suited to non-SaaS business models; smaller ecosystem |
~£20k–£60k p.a. |
| Jirav |
Small businesses wanting driver-based budgeting |
Pre-built driver-based budgeting and three-statement modelling at OnPlan's scale |
Less flexible for highly bespoke models; reporting depth varies |
~$10k–$30k p.a. |
⚠️ Cost caveat: The figures above are indicative and vary widely by user count, modules, data complexity, and whether you implement with the vendor, a partner, or internally. Always request a detailed scope and quote before committing. Figures current as of mid-2026.
For deeper cost and fit detail on the spreadsheet-native options, see our guides to Cube, Datarails, Jirav, and Abacum.
A forced migration is an opportunity, not just a disruption. The reason a team ends up on a tool like OnPlan is usually the right one — it's affordable, spreadsheet-friendly, and quick to start. The reason teams outgrow or get burned by these tools is rarely the spreadsheet; it's an unstructured model. Rebuild the logic cleanly on the way out, and the replacement will outlast the next vendor too.
Migration considerations: questions to ask before you switch
Choosing an OnPlan replacement under time pressure is exactly when teams re-platform onto the wrong tool and have to switch again. Work through these questions before you sign anything:
- Do we actually need to leave spreadsheets? If your OnPlan models worked, a well-structured Google Sheets / Excel environment with a connector (e.g. Cube or Datarails) may serve you better than a heavier platform.
- What's our true scale and trajectory? OnPlan suited $0–20m businesses. If you've grown past that, the right answer may be a more capable mid-market platform rather than a like-for-like swap.
- Can we export and reconstruct our full history? Confirm you can extract every model, driver, scenario, and actual from OnPlan and the underlying Sheets before access ends.
- How much support do we need during the switch? A wind-down leaves you without a vendor to lean on. Decide whether you want a self-serve tool or a partner who can rebuild the model with you.
- What's the total cost of ownership, not just the licence? Implementation, integration, and ongoing model changes typically dwarf the headline subscription. Model three years, not one.
- Will the new platform survive? OnPlan's reported wind-down is a reminder to weigh vendor stability — funding, customer base, and roadmap — not just the demo.
Metapraxis advises on FP&A tool selection and migration as part of our Software Project Services and EPM consulting. We have no commercial tie to OnPlan or its competitors, so our recommendation is shaped by your requirements — not implementation revenue. For the underlying discipline, see FP&A as a Service and our FP&A glossary entry.
Frequently asked questions
Is OnPlan shutting down?+
According to reports first published by The Finance Weekly in late 2023, OnPlan — the Google-Sheets-native FP&A platform founded in 2016 by David Greenbaum — notified customers it was discontinuing support after running out of funding. This was reported, not confirmed through a formal OnPlan press release, and we could not verify an official public shutdown notice. Existing customers should confirm their status directly with the vendor and plan ahead. Current as of mid-2026.
What should existing OnPlan customers do?+
Export all data, models, formulas, and historical actuals while you still have access; preserve the underlying Google Sheets that drove your models; confirm contract, renewal, and support status directly with OnPlan; and start evaluating replacements early so you aren't forced into a rushed migration. Most OnPlan replacements are lightweight, spreadsheet-friendly FP&A tools — see the comparison above.
What are the best OnPlan alternatives?+
The most relevant replacements for spreadsheet-native, smaller finance teams are Empower by Metapraxis (practitioner-built, with consulting support), Cube (Sheets- and Excel-native), Datarails (Excel-native), Abacum (modern SaaS-focused), and Jirav (driver-based SMB budgeting). The right choice depends on your spreadsheet preference, revenue scale, and how much migration support you need.
How do I migrate off OnPlan?+
Export your models, drivers, and historical data; document the logic and assumptions that lived inside your OnPlan and Google Sheets setup; choose a replacement matched to your scale and spreadsheet preference; and rebuild the model with clean structure rather than carrying old technical debt across. A short independent diagnostic before you commit can prevent re-platforming twice. Metapraxis advises on FP&A migration as part of our Software Project Services.
