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Fathom (Financial Reporting) vs Runway (Finance)

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Management reporting and analysis.

Finance for the whole company.

The verdict

Both Fathom (Financial Reporting) and Runway (Finance) are credible fpa tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Fathom (Financial Reporting) if you want a lower starting price (from $44/mo). Management reporting and analysis.

Runway (Finance) - Finance for the whole company.

Fathom (Financial Reporting) vs Runway (Finance): side by side

DimensionFathom (Financial Reporting)Runway (Finance)
Starting priceFrom $44/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forAccounting Firms, SmbStartups, Finance Teams
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, API
Rating4.6/54.6/5

Fathom (Financial Reporting) key facts

Vendor
Fathom Applications
Pricing
Subscription - From $44/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
Accounting Firms, Smb
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Brisbane, Australia

Runway (Finance) key facts

Vendor
Runway Financial
Pricing
Subscription - Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
Startups, Finance Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Fathom (Financial Reporting) better than Runway (Finance)?

Neither is universally better - Fathom (Financial Reporting) edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Fathom (Financial Reporting) or Runway (Finance) cheaper?

Fathom (Financial Reporting) is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $44/mo. Fathom (Financial Reporting) starts at from $44/mo; Runway (Finance) starts at custom.

Can Fathom (Financial Reporting) replace Runway (Finance)?

Yes for most teams - both are fpa tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.

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