--- description: Review of IDU-Concept Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IDU-Concept | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Business Performance Management Software](/directory/4579/business-performance-management/software) > [IDU-Concept](/software/21834/idu-concept) # IDU-Concept Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/21834/idu-concept Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/21834/idu-concept?page=2) > IDU-Concept is a budgeting, forecasting, and reporting system for midsize to large businesses in a wide variety of industries. In addition to these functions, the system also helps companies track spend, manage their assets and equipment, and more. IDU-Concept can be deployed in the cloud and paid as a monthly subscription, or purchased outright and installed on a local server, based on the preference and needs of each business. The Financial Reporting module aims to enhance visibility and provide full access to constantly updated, accurate data. The Revenue Reporting module allows users to comment on and analyze revenue data in real-time. It also helps calculate anticipated outcomes, predict risk, and report on past numbers. Alerts are automated and customizable, notifying users whenever new information is uploaded into the database, or a particular data set needs attention. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 98 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 98 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: IDU - **Location**: Ottawa, Canada - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$50.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Light, Standard \& Enterprise editions available. Contact IDU for full pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Guernsey, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - "What If" Scenarios - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Planning - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Asset Lifecycle Management - Audit Trail - Budgeting/Forecasting - Cash Management - Chart of Accounts - Collaboration Tools - Consolidation/Roll-Up - Customisable Reports - Dashboard - Dashboard Creation - Data Import/Export ## Integrations (12 total) - Dynamics 365 - Dynamics 365 Business Central - JD Edwards EnterpriseOne - NetSuite - Pastel - SAP Business One - SYSPRO - Sage 300 - Sage 500 - Sage 50cloud Pastel - Sage X3 - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Business Performance Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4579/business-performance-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Business Performance Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4579/business-performance-management/software) - [Budgeting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/265/budgeting-forecasting-software/software) - [Financial Reporting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1904/financial-reporting/software) - [Accounting Software for Consultants](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3705/consultant/software) - [Financial Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3401/financial-management-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If IDU can have the ability to assist in CAPEX spend tracking it will be superb. > > With various departments, IDU has assisted with budgetary control - spend monitoring. Looking forward, we hope to have the managers query financial transactions for more accurate management reporting. ----- ### "Postive experience" — 4.0/5 > **Cecile** | *1 April 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The correctness and time saving with year-end budget allocations > > **Cons**: Our structure makes it sometimes difficult for users > > Very good experience, good product and very helpful and knowledgeable consultants. ----- ### "Easier financial results" — 5.0/5 > **Brenda** | *10 September 2018* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The budget process and monthly forecasting is much easier and efficient within IDU. Monitoring monthly actuals against budgets. Assets are managed and handled within IDU no manual asset registers anymore. > > **Cons**: There is not really anything we don't like. > > IDU is very user friendly, efficient response times when we have queries. ----- ### "Amazing solution" — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *22 May 2025* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration of budget and reporting software on the same platform which allows for only one solution to be required. > > **Cons**: We have only commenced with the implementation of IDU now currently. We have not been able to utilise the system on a full time. It is therefore difficult to ascertain at this point. > > Currently in the implementation phase however noted that all of our requirements are satisfied. The staff are very knowledgeable about their product and really invested in the clients and their needs. ----- ### "Idu has real depth of functionality" — 4.0/5 > **Grant** | *27 February 2020* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software has many levels of detailed functionality to deal with most budgeting and reporting scenarios > > **Cons**: The screen layout and design is fairly dated > > The system is helping us drive business ownership of budgeting and reporting processes ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/21834/idu-concept?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/21834/idu-concept) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data