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Free Startup Budget Template

Track planned vs actual spending across every major category. Know exactly where your budget stands each month without waiting for month-end close.

Monthly budget with planned vs actual tracking

  • Monthly budget layout with 12 months at a glance
  • Six core categories: payroll, software, marketing, office, professional services, miscellaneous
  • Planned vs actual columns for every category
  • Automatic variance calculation (dollar and percentage)
  • Color-coded over/under budget indicators
  • Year-to-date summary with budget utilization percentage
  • Notes column for context on variances

Who it's for

Startups and early-stage companies that need to keep spending disciplined. Especially useful for founders who have raised funding and need to demonstrate responsible budget management to their board.

CategoryPlannedActualVariance%
Payroll & Benefits$85,000$87,200-$2,200-2.6%
Software & Tools$8,500$9,100-$600-7.1%
Marketing & Ads$15,000$13,800+$1,200+8.0%
Office & Facilities$6,000$6,000$00.0%
Professional Services$4,500$7,200-$2,700-60.0%
Miscellaneous$2,000$1,450+$550+27.5%
Total$121,000$124,750-$3,750-3.1%
Sample data for one month · Full template covers 12 months with YTD summary

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