Alpyne vs. Jirav: For CFOs Who Love Their Spreadsheets
“Jirav is a browser-based FP&A platform for structured financial planning, while Alpyne is an integrated financial operations platform that empowers CFOs to build more flexible and powerful models in their native spreadsheets.”
If you’re comparing Alpyne and Jirav, you’re deciding on a fundamental workflow: Do you want to work in a structured, proprietary browser interface, or in the flexible, powerful environment of Google Sheets and Excel?
Jirav is a powerful tool that asks you to learn its way of doing things. Alpyne is a platform that enhances the way you already work.
The Core Difference: Workbook-Centric OS vs. Browser-Based Application
Jirav: Browser-Based
Jirav provides a browser-based, all-in-one modeling environment. It replaces the spreadsheet for forecasting and reporting, which can be useful for standardizing inputs across a large team.
Alpyne: Workbook-Centric
Alpyne is a workbook-centric platform. We believe fractional CFOs are fastest and most effective in spreadsheets. Our platform supercharges Google Sheets & Excel with live data, modeling templates, and client management tools, rather than replacing them.
Who Each Platform Is Built For
Jirav is a strong choice for:
- Internal finance teams who want to enforce a rigid, standardized modeling process.
- Users who want to move their entire FP&A function away from spreadsheets.
- Companies prioritizing a locked-down, browser-only environment for reporting.
Alpyne is built for:
- Fractional CFOs who value the speed, flexibility, and power of modeling in Google Sheets & Excel.
- Advisors who need to create highly customized, complex models that are difficult to build in rigid browser tools.
- Firms who want an integrated solution that combines spreadsheet-based FP&A with full practice management.
Feature Comparison: Alpyne vs. Jirav
| Capability | Alpyne | Jirav |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Integrated Financial Ops Platform | Browser-Based FP&A Software |
| Modeling Environment | Google Sheets & Excel | Proprietary Browser Interface |
| Spreadsheet Sync | Yes (Two-way) | No (It replaces the sheet) |
| FP&A (3-Statement Model) | ||
| Driver-Based Modeling | ||
| Model Flexibility | Very High | Medium |
| Practice Management (CRM) | ||
| Document Management | ||
| White Label Reporting | ||
| Ideal User | Fractional CFOs / Advisory Firms | Internal Finance Teams |
Why CFOs Choose Alpyne's Workbook-Centric Approach
Unmatched Flexibility
Build any model you can imagine without being limited by the constraints of a browser UI.
Speed and Efficiency
Work in the tool you know best. No need to learn a new system or fight with a clunky interface.
True Integration
Alpyne doesn't just do FP&A. It manages your entire practice, from client onboarding to reporting, creating a seamless workflow Jirav can't match.
When Jirav Might Be the Better Choice
Choose Jirav if:
- Your primary goal is to completely eliminate spreadsheets from your financial planning process.
- You have a large, internal team and need to enforce strict controls on how models are built and shared.
- You do not need integrated practice management tools for CRM and document storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alpyne have forecasting tools like Jirav?
Yes. Alpyne has a full suite of FP&A capabilities for 3-statement modeling, cash forecasting, and driver-based scenarios, all built to run within your preferred spreadsheet environment.
Is Alpyne just a spreadsheet add-on?
No. Alpyne is a complete platform. The spreadsheet sync is just one part. It also includes a client portal, CRM, document management, and reporting templates to run your entire practice.
