Best Forecasting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Workday Adaptive Planning is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Aviso Sales Engagement and Clari Forecast. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ForecastX at $59/mo.
Forecasting software supports planning by estimating what may lie ahead across different levels of detail and time horizons. Compare forecast granularity, forecast horizon, and forecasting focus to understand how each option frames that work. Driver-based modeling and scenario planning add further dimensions, while collaborative planning and ERP connectors help distinguish planning approaches and connections. Workday Adaptive Planning, Board, and Anaplan lead the ranking, followed by Vena, Planful, Cube, o9 Digital Brain, and RELEX Solutions. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost considerations. Use the listed criteria to weigh which capabilities align with your organization’s planning needs.
28 forecasting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Workday Adaptive Planning Top pick · 6.7 
#2 Aviso Sales Engagement Runner-up · 6.3 
#3 Clari Forecast Also great · 6.3 
- Free trial AndroidapiiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
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- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
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- Web
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiiOS
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiself-hostedWeb
- Forecasting focus
- demand
- Scenario planning
- Yes
- Driver-based modeling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Scenario planning
- Yes
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- Free trial Web
- Free plan
- No
- Scenario planning
- Yes
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- WebWindowsRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- self-hosted
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Forecasting focus
- demand
- Driver-based modeling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$59/mofirst paid tier About ForecastXVisit site - WebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$900/mofirst paid tier About Netstock Demand PlanningVisit site - Web
- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiWebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$833.33/mofirst paid tier About JiravVisit site - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Forecasting focus
- workforce
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- Scenario planning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroidRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 199 /user/mo
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Questions about this list
Which forecasting software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Workday Adaptive Planning is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.7. Aviso Sales Engagement is second and Clari Forecast third.
How many of these have a free plan?
0 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ForecastX has the lowest first paid tier we found: $59/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.