ForecastX
ForecastX is a Windows Excel plugin for demand forecasting and supply chain planning.
What ForecastX is
ForecastX is a Windows Excel plugin for demand forecasting and supply chain planning. It interprets spreadsheet data and selects a statistical forecasting method, allowing users to create a forecast in one click. ForecastX Lite includes ProCast Expert Selection, batch forecasting, more than 25 statistical methods, more than 50 statistical measures, and event modeling. The ForecastX plan adds multi-level hierarchy management, recalculations, ABC analysis, consensus planning, new product forecasting, and conversion factors. Inventory tools cover safety stock optimization and replenishment planning based on inventory parameters. Teams can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, adjust results at different levels of detail, and consolidate them. Event and promotion models can show effects on demand and profitability. Reports can be exported and shared, and the maker says forecasts can integrate with any ERP system. John Galt Solutions offers a help desk with a stated 24-hour ticket response time. ForecastX Lite is listed at $59 a month; ForecastX is $99 a month, with annual subscription and one-time software and installation terms also listed.
Good
- Excel plugin selects a forecasting method automatically
- Lite includes 25+ methods and 50+ measures
- Supports inventory and replenishment planning
- Enables collaboration and result consolidation
Watch out
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- ForecastX 10 is an annual subscription
- Refunds unavailable for late cancellations
Who it suits
ForecastX is aimed at supply chain planners working on demand forecasting, inventory, promotions, or new product planning. It is for Windows users working with Excel data and collaborative planning needs.
Verdict
ForecastX combines statistical demand forecasting with inventory and collaborative planning features.
Plans and prices
From ForecastX's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ForecastX 10 New Customer | $500, paid once | Software and installation · One-time Software & Installation |
| ForecastX 10 New Customer | $1,188 a year | Annual subscription · ForecastX 10 is an annual subscription |
| ForecastX Lite | $59 a month | ProCast™ Expert Selection · Batch Forecasting · 25+ Statistical Methods · 50+ Statistical Measures · Event Modeling · $708/user for a 1-year subscription; $500/user one-time software and installation |
| ForecastX | $99 a month | Multi-level Hierarchy Management · On-fly re-calculations · ABC Analysis · Consensus Planning · New product forecasting · Conversion Factors · Advanced reporting · Customer co-development · $1188/user for a 1-year subscription; $500/user one-time software and installation |
The facts
Each one read from ForecastX's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Collaboration
- ForecastX enables collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, changes at different levels of detail, and consolidation of results.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Data preparation
- The maker says users can add data to Excel and create a forecast in one click without hours of data cleansing and formatting.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The support page directs users to documentation and downloads for installation files and updates.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Events and promotions
- The product can model events and promotions and report their impact on demand and profitability.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Forecast methods
- ForecastX Lite includes ProCast Expert Selection, batch forecasting, 25+ statistical methods, 50+ statistical measures, and event modeling.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents ForecastX for supply chain planning, with use cases including forecasting, inventory planning, promotions, and new product planning.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Inventory
- The product supports inventory management, safety stock optimization, and replenishment planning based on inventory parameters.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ForecastX is an Excel plugin for one-click statistical forecasting that automatically interprets data and selects a forecasting method.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Reporting and ERP
- ForecastX offers report exports and sharing, and the maker says forecasts can be integrated with any ERP system.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Subscription terms
- ForecastX 10 is described as an annual subscription with a renewal reminder 30 days before renewal; the purchase page says refunds are unavailable for late cancellations.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker offers a help desk and says it will respond to tickets within 24 hours.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1996checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker history
- John Galt Solutions says it was founded in 1996 and describes itself as privately owned.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Planning features
- The ForecastX plan lists multi-level hierarchy management, on-fly recalculations, ABC analysis, consensus planning, new product forecasting, and conversion factors.checked 30 Sep 2026
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