Forecast Pro
7.0#2 in demand planning softwareFrom $199 a monthAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitForecast Pro vs frePPLe
What both publish
| Fact | Forecast Pro | frePPLe |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The software can be installed on a client machine or server, including Citrix and Windows Server, with native 32-bit and 64-bit versions. | The Community and Enterprise editions offer Ubuntu Linux binaries and Docker images; Enterprise is for on-premise installation. |
| Documentation | The online reference contains tutorials for setup, data, collaboration, accuracy tracking, FVA, exceptions, Pareto analysis and command-line operation. | The documentation covers installation, integrations, ERP connectors, table references, user-interface screens, tasks, extension apps, developer guidance, licensing and release notes. |
| Forecasting | Its automatic best-pick algorithm accounts for seasonal patterns, trends, business cycles, promotional activity, and other factors. | Demand forecasting uses statistical and AI techniques, can select among forecast methods, and supports review and editing across teams. |
| Founded | 1986 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA | Merelbeke, Belgium |
| Integrations | Data can be exchanged through Excel, CSV or text files and direct ODBC database connections, with outputs commonly sent to ERP or MRP systems. | Official connectors are available for Odoo, Openbravo and Etendo, with two-way Odoo integration listed for the Community edition. |
| Purpose | Forecast Pro creates statistically based business forecasts that can be integrated into broader planning systems. | frePPLe provides advanced supply-chain planning, including forecasting, inventory planning, production planning, and replenishment planning. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.1 out of 5 from 23 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
Forecast Pro plans
- Forecast Pro Professional$199 a month
- Forecast Pro TRACPriced on request
frePPLe plans
- Cloud—
- Cloud PLUS—
- Enterprise—
- CommunityFree
- Proof of concept—
Pick Forecast Pro if…
Professional is positioned for forecasters and organizations moving beyond Excel. TRAC is intended for collaborative planning teams and S&OP processes.
Pick frePPLe if…
It suits organizations planning demand, inventory, production, or replenishment across item-location pairs. Enterprise’s customer-hardware installation is an option for organizations with policies or regulations that may prevent cloud use.