Comparison of Valuation Software Offerings
Our line of business valuation software has a solution for every user. Whether you are new to valuations or an expert, we have a product to fit your needs. To learn more about valuation theory, you may also want to consider our Business Valuation Books to fully understand the various valuation methods.| Business Evaluation Systems | Express Business Valuation | ValuSource Pro | |
| Purchased most by | Business Brokers | Accountants, Consultants, M&A Specialists, CFOs/Controllers | Accountants, Consultants, M&A Specialists, CFOs/Controllers |
| Ease of Use | Simplest-limited knowledge of financial statements and valuation theory needed. | Medium-High: requires an understanding of financial statements and valuation theory | Sophisticated-requires a more detailed financial statement and valuation knowledge. |
| Main purpose | Basic business evaluation and deal terms-best for firms under $1 million. | Complete business appraisal/valuation for firms of any size | Complete business appraisal/valuation for firms of any size, Litigation Support |
| Financial modeling | "Expert System" - Program handles nearly all details | User is more involved. Limited customization available. | Highly customizable and high user involvement |
| Financial Statement Format/Chart of Accounts | Limited financial statement data used | Standardized financial statements, minimal customization | Fully Customizable financial statements |
| User Interface | Software - Interview format | Standalone software, but can switch into Excel mode. | Standalone software, but can switch into Excel mode. |
| Valuation methods | 11 Built-in methods | 20 Built-in methods | 21 Built-in methods including detailed discounted cash flow projection method with line-by-line financial statement projections. Custom valuation methods can be created. |
| Valuation Statistics | Optional: Bizcomps statistics of 7,300 small business. | Optional: Bizcomps, Mid-market comps, Ibbotson SBBI Cost of Capital, IRS, Mergerstat and RMA data can be auto-loaded | Optional: Bizcomps, Mid-market comps, Ibbotson SBBI Cost of Capital, IRS, Mergerstat, RMA data, Pratt's Stats data can be loaded |
| Report writer | Built-in 37 page report | Built-in 25+ page report. For more power, optional Business Valuation Report Writer for $395 ($100 discount). | Can print all charts and schedules. Optional Business Valuation Report Writer for $395 ($100 discount). Extensive functionality including hotlinks and templates. |
| Assists in structuring deal terms | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Price | $495 | $595 | $995 |
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