Price per power user (annual billing) | ||
Minimum power user quantity | ||
Price per data input user (annual billing) | ||
View-only users | ||
Customer service and training | ||
Onboarding tutorials | ||
Self-learning tools (strategy wizard, automatic quality check for KPIs and strategy map) | ||
Customer support by email | ||
Online training sessions | ||
BSC Designer Specialist certification | ||
Consulting within Strategy Implementation System | ||
Developing custom integrations | ||
Data Governance | ||
Hosted securely on DigitalOcean platform (AICPA SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) | ||
Formal cybersecurity program implemented (2FA, vulnerability testing, ‘least privilege’ practice, data encryption, intrusion detection, cybersecurity training, etc.) | ||
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) | ||
Data localization compliance (regional droplet selection in the US, Canada, Europe, Singapore, India, or Australia) | ||
Secure storage for strategy-related documents | ||
RESTFull API (API calls per hour per power user) | ||
Account data backup/restore | ||
Audit trail for general activity and values of KPIs | ||
Lock historical data | ||
Approvals automation | ||
Private cloud (deployment on Digital Ocean or similar platforms, available for annual subscriptions) |
Features
General |
Automation for all steps of the strategy implementation system |
Document storage |
Access to Premium Templates (quickly define a strategy for additional focus areas such as cybersecurity, procurement, or corporate governance) |
Customization (logo, profiles for dashboards, performance formulas, reports) |
Roles according to the strategic planning process (view-only users, data input users, power users, administrators) |
Calculation of the scorecards |
Cascading/alignment |
KPIs: Setup |
Multilevel KPIs. Aligning KPIs with goals. |
Measurement units (quantitative, qualitative, natural-choice, binary) |
Update intervals (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.) |
Aggregation types (sum, average, accumulated, etc.) |
Different views for the KPIs table (performance, budgets, updates, initiatives, custom views) |
KPIs: Calculation |
Relevant/absolute weights |
Calculation of indicator’s dynamic |
Performance formulas (minimization, maximization, binary, etc.) |
Aggregation by periods (months, quarters, years, etc.) |
Inherited data for periods without specifically entered data |
Leading/lagging indicators |
Calculations for containers/groups of KPIs (average, sum, etc.) |
KPIs: Data sources |
Formulas with values/performance of other KPIs |
External database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, SAP Hana) |
Import from spreadsheets |
KPIs from other scorecards |
Plugins (Zapier, Google Sheets add-on) |
Generative AI |
Strategy Discussion |
Cascading/alignment by perspectives (drag and drop scorecards in the strategy workspace) |
Cascading/alignment by goals (copy and paste goals between scorecards to align) |
Cascading/alignment by context (see the contextual connections on the Context tab) |
Comments on the values of KPIs |
Direct links to KPIs, dashboards, maps, initiatives |
Capture ideas received by email to initiatives |
Live strategy maps |
Adding goals, indicators, and initiatives directly via map |
Cause and effect connections |
Custom objects |
Custom canvases |
Export for presentation/print |
Multiple maps per scorecard |
1st generation Balanced Scorecard strategy map (four segments diagram) |
Modern-format strategy map |
Notifications |
Assign owners for initiatives, KPIs, goals |
Customize type of the notifications for owners |
Notifications to external services (via webhooks) |
Customization and workflows |
User-defined templates |
User-defined properties for the KPIs |
Customizable fiscal year |
Adjustable columns for KPIs table |
Adjustable reporting profiles |
Customizable workflow for the initiatives |
Customizable measurement units |
Customizable performance formulas |
Templates for dashboard layouts |
Reporting |
Various reporting formats (HTML, PDF, Excel) |
Scheduled reports by email |
Reporting: profiles |
Values report (all KPI values by dates) |
Efforts vs. results report (combines leading and lagging indicators) |
Action plan report (the list of the initiatives) |
Cost of strategy report (the sum of the budgets of all initiatives) |
Overview report (KPIs with key data tables and charts) |
Dashboard report (a copy of a dashboard from the scorecard) |
Strategy map (a copy of a strategy map from the scorecard) |
Custom report profiles |
Initiatives |
Align initiatives with goals/KPIs |
Types (initiative, success factor, expected outcome, rationale, hypothesis, risk) |
Statuses (comment, analysis, in progress, review, done) |
Progress indicators |
Budgets in different currencies |
Earned Value calculation |
Aligned documents, dependencies, timelines, owners |
Visualization on the Gantt charts |
Risk Initiatives |
Risk mitigation plans |
Key Risk Metrics (KRIs) |
Dashboards |
Charts and diagrams for indicators |
Tables with filters for goals and initiatives |
Gantt charts for initiatives |
Visualizing trends (time and bar charts) |
Embedding dashboards |
Rights to view dashboards only |
Global dashboard (data aggregated by owner from all scorecards) |
Multiple dashboards per scorecards |
Templates for dashboard layouts |
Export to presentation/print |
Analysis |
Biggest gain/loss |
Highest impact on performance (finding indicators with the highest absolute weight) |
Forecast (linear prediction of the future values by using historical data) |
Update time (finding indicators that were not updated on time) |
Templates for strategic planning |
Balanced Scorecard |
Stakeholder Analysis |
Compliance Management |
OKR – Objectives and Key Results |
PESTEL – analysis of external factors |
VRIO – analysis of competitive advantage |
The Ansoff Matrix – business growth strategies |
Five Forces – competitive analysis |
30+ strategy and KPIs templates (quickly define a strategy for additional focus areas such as cybersecurity, procurement, or corporate governance) |
Data Governance |
Hosted securely on DigitalOcean platform (AICPA SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) |
Formal cybersecurity program implemented (2FA, vulnerability testing, ‘least privilege’ practice, data encryption, intrusion detection, cybersecurity training, etc.) |
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) |
Data localization compliance (regional droplet selection in the US, Canada, Europe, Singapore, India, or Australia) |
Secure storage for strategy-related documents |
RESTFull API |
Account data backup/restore |
Audit trail for general activity and values of KPIs |
Lock historical data (only in Enterprise plan) |
Approvals automation (only in Enterprise plan) |
Access rights |
Private scorecards |
View only/edit rights (for groups, scorecards, and specific indicators) |
Rights to view dashboards only |
Public scorecards |
Payment Options
Available payment options: Credit Card, PayPal, Bank/Wire Transfer, or Invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are common inquiries often raised by prospective buyers before acquiring BSC Designer.
Introduction
- We started BSC Designer in 2004.
- We are a distributed team with a presence in Europe, LATAM, and MENA regions.
- Over 8,000 engaged users worldwide use BSC Designer.
- BSC Designer has been growing organically, funded by users, without reliance on venture capital funding.
We also invite users to share their needs and development ideas with us.
Here you have some public case studies that you can filter by country or business domain. Contact us to discuss more specific cases.
Our software automates the strategy description process through aligned strategy and functional scorecards. Essentially, it enables the strategy team to organize various strategy scorecards much like managing different files on your computer, each detailing various aspects of your strategy.
This approach not only facilitates independent work on sub-strategies but also enhances strategy alignment and promotes collaborative strategy development.
Learn about other challenges in procurement for strategic planning software.
Among all, the security measures include multi-factor authentication, ‘least privilege’ practice, data encryption in transit and at rest.
We have presentation slides available to introduce BSC Designer to your team. These slides cover topics such as strategy implementation, stakeholder involvement, specialized strategic planning software, and transitioning from spreadsheet-based strategies.
Purchasing
1. Choose the number and type of subscriptions and click the “Submit Order” button.
2. Fill in the company details and select the payment method you plan to use.
3. Click the “Get Quote” button.
When you cancel your paid subscription with BSC Designer, your subscription will be converted to the free plan. Data under the free plan is retained, meanwhile the account remains active (at least one active session within 6 months period).
We recommend backing up your scorecards before account cancelation or exporting scorecard data to Excel spreadsheet.
Implementation
From technical point of view, signing-up with a new account takes just five minutes.
From business point of view, it depends on the organization. In our implementation guide we shared some typical time estimates.
The easiest way to import existing strategies is by utilizing the Excel/CSV import function.
- User onboarding
- Granting access to the scorecards
You can learn more about the mechanics of alignment in this article.
- Each supported framework offers its unique approach to decomposing complex business challenges into specific goals, measurements, and initiatives.
- Within each framework template, you will find a link to a detailed guide on how to utilize it in the software.
Support
Additionally, the Enterprise subscription includes online training sessions. See the plans comparison table for details.
- BSC Designer Specialist certification to formally assess skills in using BSC Designer software.
- BSC Designer Partner certification to assist strategy consultants in delivering value through strategy automation.
You can find more details on the certification page.