RunwayWatch — Cash runway tracker for QuickBooks
Live burn-rate tracking and runway projection so you always know how many months you have left.
Works with QuickBooks Online
The problem
- Runway is a number someone recalculates by hand once a month.
- Burn creeps up and nobody notices until the board asks.
- Hiring and spend decisions happen without a clear runway impact.
How RunwayWatch fixes it
Live burn-rate tracking and runway projection so you always know how many months you have left.
What you get
A current runway figure that updates as the books do.
Outcome 1Burn-rate trends that flag the month spend started climbing.
Outcome 2Confidence to time a raise or a cut before it is forced.
Outcome 3RunwayWatch vs a spreadsheet
Runway is usually a single cell in a board deck, recalculated by hand once a month. Between updates, the number everyone is steering by is already out of date.
| Area | Spreadsheet | RunwayWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Runway figure | Recalculated manually each month | Updates as the ledger moves |
| Burn rate | A trailing average someone maintains | Tracked continuously, gross and net |
| Spike detection | Noticed when the board asks | Flagged the month burn starts climbing |
| Scenario | A second tab you rebuild | Adjust assumptions and see runway shift |
| Confidence | As current as the last manual update | Always reflects the live books |
Illustrative example
At $250k cash and a $42k monthly net burn, you have about six months of runway — but if burn quietly creeps to $55k, that drops below five months a full period before a monthly spreadsheet would catch it. That month is the difference between timing a raise and being forced into one.
Hypothetical figures to show the arithmetic, not customer results.
How it connects to QuickBooks
- 1.Connect QuickBooks Online with a secure, read-only authorization. RunwayWatch never writes to your books.
- 2.RunwayWatch reads the accounts and transactions it needs and builds its analysis from your live ledger.
- 3.Results stay current as your books change. Disconnect at any time to revoke access.
Frequently asked questions
Does RunwayWatch work with QuickBooks Online?
Yes. RunwayWatch connects to QuickBooks Online through a secure, read-only connection and builds its analysis directly from your live ledger. There is nothing to export or re-key.
How long does it take to get started?
Connect QuickBooks Online and RunwayWatch produces its first results in minutes. Setup does not require an implementation project or a spreadsheet import.
How much does RunwayWatch cost?
Plans start at $49/mo (Starter: one tool, one company). The $199/mo Suite includes every Tech for CFO tool, and every plan starts with a 14-day free trial.
Is my financial data safe?
RunwayWatch uses a read-only connection to QuickBooks Online and does not write to your books. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Is there a free way to try it first?
Yes. The free Cash Runway Calculator runs RunwayWatch-style analysis on numbers you enter, no account required, so you can see the value before connecting QuickBooks.
Is RunwayWatch better than a spreadsheet?
A spreadsheet is flexible, but it has to be rebuilt every period and breaks easily. RunwayWatch connects to QuickBooks Online and stay current as the books change, which removes the manual rebuild and the formula risk.
Can I keep using my spreadsheet too?
Yes. RunwayWatch reads from QuickBooks Online and does not change your books, so a spreadsheet for one-off analysis can sit alongside it.
How is runway calculated?
From your live QuickBooks cash position and net burn, so the figure reflects the current books rather than last month's snapshot.
Can I model a hire or a spend cut?
Yes — adjust the assumptions and RunwayWatch shows how runway shifts, so you can see the impact of a decision before you make it.
Does it work alongside FlowCast or a forecast?
RunwayWatch answers 'how many months do I have' from the live ledger; a full 13-week forecast answers 'what does each week look like.' They complement each other.
Ready to put RunwayWatch on your numbers?
Start a 14-day free trial, no credit card required.