Clockwork vs. Jirav: FP&A software for businesses without a finance team
Both platforms serve small to medium sized businesses and accounting firms. Clockwork was built AI-native, sets up in 5 minutes, and includes an AI analyst named Mira.
The 30-second comparison
| Clockwork | Jirav | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149/month | ~$10,000/year (~$833/month) |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 2 to 6 weeks (guided implementation) |
| AI financial analyst | ✅ Mira, built in | ❌ Not included |
| Templates required | ❌ None | ✅ Required |
| Account mapping required | ❌ None | ✅ Required |
| 13-week cash flow forecast | ✅ Auto-built | ✅ Manual setup |
| 3-statement model | ✅ Auto-built | ✅ Manual setup |
| QuickBooks + Xero integration | ✅ One-click | ✅ Yes |
| Best for | SMBs and accounting firms without a dedicated finance team | SMBs and firms with finance team capacity |
| Free trial | ✅ 14 days, no card | ❌ Demo-only |
Pricing current as of publication. Verify directly with each vendor.
Why businesses choose Clockwork over Jirav
You skip the 6-week implementation
Jirav's onboarding is guided, high-touch, and takes 2 to 6 weeks. That works if you have a finance team ready to own the rollout. If you're an operator, a fractional CFO, or a 15-person accounting firm, you don't have weeks to wait on a forecast.
Clockwork was designed to skip implementation entirely. Connect QuickBooks or Xero with one click. In five minutes, Mira has built your first 13-week cash flow forecast, your 3-statement model, and your live dashboard. There are no templates to fill in, no chart of accounts to map, and no kickoff call.
You get an AI analyst, not just a dashboard
Jirav is a forecasting and reporting platform. It shows you the numbers, but you still need a human to interpret them.
Clockwork includes Mira, an AI FP&A analyst built into the product. Ask her a question like "why did cash flow drop in March," "what happens if I hire two people in Q3," or "which customer is driving most of this revenue," and get a full, data-backed answer in plain English. For accounting firms, that's what makes advisory services scale: you don't need to staff a senior analyst on every client engagement.
You pay closer to software pricing
Jirav starts around $10,000/year on published pricing. For a 10-person SMB or a small accounting firm, that's a budget decision that requires a line item.
Clockwork starts at $149/month ($1,788/year). Firm plans bundle pooled client licenses: 10 (Start), 30 (Scale), or 80 (Growth). That's software pricing rather than consulting pricing, which is what turns FP&A into a standard offering instead of a premium one.
Where Jirav might be the better fit
Jirav is a mature, well-built platform. Consider Jirav over Clockwork if:
- You have a dedicated in-house finance team that prefers a hands-on modeling workflow
- Your firm needs deep template customization from day one and has the capacity to own that setup
- You're a larger mid-market business where the implementation cost is trivial relative to the deal size
If any of those describe you, Jirav is a solid choice. If none of them do, that's the gap Clockwork was built to fill.
Switching from Jirav to Clockwork
How long does a migration take?
Most customers migrating from Jirav to Clockwork are fully operational in under an hour. You don't rebuild models. Mira reads your QuickBooks or Xero data and generates the forecasts from scratch.
Will I lose historical scenarios?
Export scenario assumptions from Jirav as CSV; Clockwork supports scenario imports. Actuals come straight from your GL.
Can I try both?
Yes. Clockwork offers a 14-day free trial, no card required. Jirav requires a demo call. The easiest path is to start a Clockwork trial today while you're evaluating.
Compare Clockwork to other FP&A tools
Evaluating more than one option? See how Clockwork compares to other FP&A, forecasting, and reporting platforms:
“Clockwork is BY FAR the easiest financial modeling software around. I have tried 10-15 FP&A pieces of software and NONE of them come close to Clockwork.ai. When I say that it’s easy, I mean VERY easy — it’s intuitive and user friendly!”
— Brendan Aronsohn
Frequently asked questions
Is Clockwork cheaper than Jirav?
Yes. Clockwork starts at $149/month. Jirav's published pricing starts around $10,000/year (~$833/month). Clockwork is roughly one-fourth the cost at the entry tier.
Does Clockwork integrate with QuickBooks and Xero like Jirav does?
Yes. Both platforms integrate with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero. Clockwork's connection is one-click and live, so your dashboard updates as your GL updates.
Does Clockwork work for accounting firms like Jirav?
Yes. Clockwork is a Thomson Reuters partner. Firm plans bundle pooled client licenses: 10 on Start, 30 on Scale, and 80 on Growth. Over 3,000 firms and finance teams use Clockwork today.
Does Clockwork have AI that Jirav doesn't?
Yes. Clockwork includes Mira, an AI FP&A analyst you can ask questions of directly. Jirav does not include an equivalent agent.
How does Clockwork's 5-minute setup actually work?
You create an account (30 seconds), connect QuickBooks or Xero (one click), and Clockwork's AI builds your forecast, 3-statement model, and dashboard automatically. No templates, no account mapping.
Can I switch from Jirav to Clockwork?
Yes, most customers complete the switch in under an hour. You don't need to rebuild models. Clockwork regenerates them from your live accounting data.
See why teams are choosing Clockwork over Jirav
Connect your books. Meet Mira. In five minutes, you'll know which one fits.