Backdrop is an AI-powered expense management platform built specifically for the entertainment industry. It helps film, TV, music, and event production teams manage financial workflows�digitally and in real-time. Users can issue virtual and physical p-cards, process vendor payments, automate petty cash, and track spending across projects. Backdrop also integrates with accounting tools like Smart Accounting and PSL, offering end-to-end financial visibility. Its intuitive dashboard centralizes receipts, approvals, and budgets, streamlining operations from pre-production through post. With multi-currency and multi-language support, Backdrop is built for productions of any size, anywhere in the world. It brings modern fintech to creative teams.
Performance Score
A+
Content/Output
Highly Relevant
Interface
User-Friendly
AI Technology
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Machine Learning
- OCR for Receipt Parsing
Purpose of Tool
Automate and manage production expenses in the entertainment industry
Compatibility
Web-Based, iOS App, Android App
Pricing
Free trial available; Paid plans
Who is Best for Using Backdrop?
- Production Accountants: Automate expense tracking and reporting across multiple projects.
- Line Producers & Production Managers: Maintain real-time budget oversight and control spending.
- Crew Members: Easily submit expenses and receipts via mobile app.
- Finance Teams: Integrate with existing accounting systems for seamless financial management.
- Event Coordinators: Manage vendor payments and petty cash efficiently.
Virtual & Physical P-Card Issuance
AI-Powered Receipt Parsing
Digital Petty Cash Management
Vendor Payment Processing (ACH & Check)
Purchase Order Creation & Approval
Multi-Currency & Multi-Language Support
Real-Time Budget Tracking
Integration with Accounting Software (e.g., Smart Accounting, PSL)
Is Backdrop Free?
Backdrop offers a free trial to allow users to explore its features. Post-trial, the platform provides tiered subscription plans to accommodate various production sizes and needs:
- Free Plan: Free trial for exploration.
- MVP Plan � $15/month per app: 500,000 requests, 2GB data storage, 250GB data transfer, 50GB file storage, 3 cloud code jobs.
- Pay-As-You-Go Plan � $80/month per app: 5 million requests, 4GB data storage, 1TB data transfer, 250GB file storage, 7 cloud code jobs.
- Dedicated Plan � $400/month: Custom infrastructure, enhanced performance, priority support, and advanced security features.
Backdrop Pros & Cons
Tailored for entertainment industry workflows
Automates time-consuming financial tasks
Supports global currencies and languages
Integrates with existing accounting systems
User-friendly mobile and web interfaces
May require onboarding time for larger teams
Advanced features locked behind higher-tier plans
Limited offline functionality
