Actual
Production management for commercials.
Overview
Actual (getactual.io) is a web-based production management tool designed to streamline the financial workflow of commercial productions. It integrates the budgeting process (based on the AICP template) with purchase orders and budget tracking, allowing for real-time actualization. It also includes features for paying vendors directly from the platform.
✨ Key Features
- Online budgeting (AICP template)
- Integrated purchase orders
- Real-time budget tracking and actualization
- Vendor payments (ACH/wire)
- Cloud-based collaboration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully web-based and collaborative
- Seamless integration of budgeting and purchase orders
- Built-in vendor payment capabilities
Unique Value: Saves production teams hours of work by combining budgeting, purchase orders, and actualization into a single, collaborative online tool.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Managing budgets and purchase orders for commercial shoots
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Long-form feature film or television budgeting
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and streamlined workflow than using separate tools like Hot Budget for budgeting and another system for POs and tracking.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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