Alpyne vs. Liveflow: More Than Just Data Sync
“Liveflow is a best-in-class tool for syncing accounting data to spreadsheets, while Alpyne is a complete financial operations platform that adds multi-client FP&A and practice management on top of that core data connection.”
If you’re comparing Alpyne and Liveflow, you’re asking a fundamental question: “Do I need a tool that syncs data, or a platform that helps me run my entire advisory practice?”
Liveflow is an excellent starting point. Alpyne is the complete solution. This page explains the difference.
The Core Difference: A Point Solution vs. a Full Platform
Liveflow
Solves the data connection problem. It creates a live, two-way sync between your accounting system and your spreadsheet.
Alpyne
Starts with the data connection and builds a full practice OS around it. It gives fractional CFOs the tools to manage clients, build models, create reports, and scale their services—all from one place.
Who Each Platform Is Built For
Liveflow is an excellent choice for:
- Finance professionals whose only need is to get live QuickBooks/Xero data into a spreadsheet.
- Teams who have already invested in separate, disconnected tools for modeling and client management.
- Users who need a simple, reliable data pipe and nothing more.
Alpyne is built for:
- Fractional CFOs who need to manage their entire client workflow, from data import to final report.
- Finance advisors who want to replace a fragmented stack of 5+ tools with a single platform.
- Firms that need to standardize modeling, reporting, and client management across their team.
Feature Comparison: Alpyne vs. Liveflow
| Capability | Alpyne | Liveflow |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Integrated Financial Ops Platform | Spreadsheet Sync Tool |
| Core Job To Be Done | "Give me leverage across many clients" | "Get my accounting data into a sheet" |
| Spreadsheet Sync | ||
| FP&A (3-Statement Model) | Yes, with templates | |
| Cash Forecasting | ||
| Driver-Based Modeling | ||
| Client Dashboards | Yes, with templates | |
| Practice Management (CRM) | ||
| Document Management | ||
| White Label Reporting | ||
| Ideal User | Fractional CFOs / Advisory Firms | Any finance user needing data sync |
Why Fractional CFOs Graduate from Liveflow to Alpyne
CFOs often start with a tool like Liveflow and quickly realize they need more. Data sync is just step one. The real work is in what you do with that data.
Go Beyond Data Sync
You need built-in tools for cash forecasting, driver-based models, and building custom reports without starting from scratch.
Manage Your Practice, Not Just Your Sheets
You're tired of juggling a separate CRM, document storage, and contract tools. Alpyne brings it all together.
Standardize Your Deliverables
You want every client to receive a professional, consistent, and white-labeled report without hours of manual formatting.
Increase Your Leverage
You want one platform that reduces manual labor across your entire client lifecycle, increasing your margin and capacity.
When Liveflow Might Be the Better Choice
Alpyne is not for everyone. If your needs are simple, a focused tool is often the right answer.
Choose Liveflow if:
- Your only requirement is a reliable data sync to spreadsheets.
- You are happy with your existing, separate solutions for FP&A and practice management.
- You are not managing a portfolio of clients and only need to sync data for a single entity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alpyne have spreadsheet integration like Liveflow?
Yes. Alpyne has robust, two-way sync for both Google Sheets and Excel, just like Liveflow. This is the foundational layer of our platform.
Is Alpyne an FP&A tool?
Yes, and more. Alpyne includes a full suite of FP&A capabilities for 3-statement modeling, cash forecasting, and scenario planning. Unlike standalone FP&A tools, ours is integrated with practice management.
Can I replace Liveflow with Alpyne?
Yes. Alpyne provides the same core data sync functionality as Liveflow, plus FP&A, reporting, and practice management, often for a more compelling total cost of ownership than buying separate tools.
