--- description: Review of IdeaBuddy Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IdeaBuddy | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Business Plan Software](/directory/4712/business-plan/software) > [IdeaBuddy](/software/247745/ideabuddy) # IdeaBuddy Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/247745/ideabuddy Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/247745/ideabuddy?page=2) > IdeaBuddy is a cloud-based business process management software that helps businesses in accounting, nonprofit, finance, IT, computer software, and other industries create business plans, collaborate with team members, and forecast profit and loss costs. It also lets staff members set financial objectives, access customizable templates, and export business ideas in multiple formats such as PDF, Word, or Excel. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 82 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 82 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Deep Blue Sea Studio - **Location**: Belgrade, Serbia - **Founded**: 2020 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 15.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: IdeaBuddy is offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. Also, there us a 15-day free trial. • Dreamer: $15 per month and $65 per year • Founder: $25 per month and $115 per year • Team: $45 per month and $255 per year Also, there is an exclusive lifetime plan, available for a limited time, starting from $95. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 64 more ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Budgeting/Forecasting - Business Plan Templates - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Competitive Analysis - Customizable Fields - Customizable Reports - Customizable Templates - Dashboard Creation - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization - Drag & Drop - Financial Analysis - Financial Modeling - Financial Reporting - Financial Templates - For Small Businesses - Income & Balance Sheet - Performance Metrics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Business Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4712/business-plan/software) ## Related Categories - [Business Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4712/business-plan/software) - [Business Process Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4351/bpm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Especially easy to grasp for new entrepreneurs. ----- ### "Great Experience" — 4.0/5 > **Deepak** | *26 May 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The process flow is awesome, and AI business plan generation is helpful; it provides the minimum set of processes and tools, but needs improvement, like adding email integration etc > > **Cons**: I could not see whether we can add the users with idea idea-related task? I would like to look at this as a full program management solution > > Great experience, but the system needs to have program management integration and must have other app integrations - like email etc ----- ### "Small Business planning" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 January 2022* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I started with the free trial and continued on with a subscription. This has been a valuable tool in building my business plan and outlining and organizing my ideas for the company. I like that the business plan is thought-provoking in the items it captures. I also like that it will synthesize this into a complete and shareable document. > > **Cons**: The web-based platform needs to be optimized for tablets and smartphones. Some of the features are not ideal in these settings. Currently I do not own a laptop/desktop so this is sometimes an inconvenience. > > Overall positive and I will keep using it\! ----- ### "Experience with platform" — 5.0/5 > **Guillermo** | *24 May 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: IdeaBuddy makes it easy to take your idea into action by guiding you step-by-step through business planning. I liked how intuitive and well-structured the platform is. It helps you shape your concept clearly and effectively. > > **Cons**: So far, there’s nothing major I dislike. However, I think it could benefit from more integrations with other productivity tools to streamline workflows even further. > > Great\! IdeaBuddy has helped me organize and structure my business ideas in a way that feels both professional and easy to manage. It offers smart approaches to solving problems and planning effectively, no matter how small or big the challenge. The templates and guidance make the process smooth. ----- ### "5star Optimized for tablets and phones too" — 5.0/5 > **Zsuzsi** | *30 October 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Not only it helps me with the crucial topics to cover but gives clear instructions and examples on how to word them. A big plus is that it’s optimized for iPhones. > > **Cons**: At revenue creation it took a while to figure out some calculations, when I was using “Charge per service” > > Ideal for a startups, it gives me a clue on how to proceed, what steps are necessary and what other possibilities are available ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/247745/ideabuddy?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/247745/ideabuddy) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data