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# Compare your performance to a Forecast scenario

Compare your actual results to a saved forecast scenario (budget, optimistic scenario, pessimistic scenario…) to measure the gap between your assumptions and reality.

Where a Target is a simple goal entered on a metric, a **Forecast** is a complete forecasting model based on assumptions for growth, churn, expansion, etc. Comparing your actuals to a Forecast scenario lets you measure the accuracy of your forecasts and quickly identify the gaps to correct.
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# Steps

1. Open the chart on which you want to perform the comparison.
2. Click **Compare** above the chart.
3. Select **Forecast**.
4. Choose the desired scenario from the list.

The scenario's trajectory is displayed alongside your actual data, with the differences highlighted on the chart.

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# Reading the differences

The differences between your actuals and the Forecast scenario are immediately readable:
* As a **percentage** and in **absolute value**.
* In **green** for an increase vs the scenario, in **red** for a decrease.

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# FAQ

**My Forecast scenario does not appear in the list. Why?**
Check that the scenario has been saved in Fincome and that it covers the metric displayed on the chart.

**What is the difference between a Target and a Forecast?**
A **Target** is a simple goal (single or dynamic value) entered manually on a given metric. A **Forecast** is a complete forecasting model, based on assumptions for growth, churn, expansion, etc., which produces projections across all your KPIs.

**Can I compare several scenarios at once?**
You can select one Forecast scenario per chart. To compare several scenarios with each other, go directly to the section dedicated to Forecasts in Fincome.