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Best Demand Planning Software in 2026

Demand planning software helps teams translate demand expectations into plans for operations. Compared on forecast granularity, forecast horizon, historical data window, hierarchical forecasting, and demand sensing, these entries surface different dimensions of forecasting. Scenario planning is another point to weigh when you need to explore possible outcomes. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those capabilities. frePPLe, NETVIBES, and Alloy Planning are among the options shown. Consider which forecasting detail and time horizon suit the decisions your team needs to make, and how the listed data window and planning features fit those needs.

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    frePPLe

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    frePPLe covers several linked supply-chain planning needs, from forecasts to production and replenishment.

    7.4 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Horizon Demand Planning

    Free plan Web

    Horizon combines forecast modelling with shared planning, demand sensing, and portfolio management.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €2,000/mo Visit site
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    OpsFactor

    Free plan Windows

    OpsFactor spans forecasting, execution, distribution, inventory, and financial analysis.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Forecast Pro

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Forecast Pro if your work requires statistical forecasts at multiple hierarchy levels, documented adjustments, and review against actual results.

    6.4 From $199/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Anaplan

    by Anaplan
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Flowlity

    Free trial APIWeb

    Choose Flowlity Lite if your small business needs forecasting and supply planning for up to 5,000 SKUs and CSV uploads fit your workflow.

    6.1 From €249/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    DPLAI DemandPlanner

    Free trial Web

    DemandPlanner links SKU forecasts to purchasing, stock and cash-flow planning, with specific tools for expiry-sensitive inventory. A free trial is available, while paid monthly plans begin at €99/mo.

    6.0 From €99/mo Visit site
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    Arkieva Demand Planning

    Paid WebWindows

    Arkieva Demand Planning brings forecasting, scenario analysis and related supply chain planning connections into one platform.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Blue Ridge Supply Chain Intelligence

    Paid APIWeb

    Choose Blue Ridge Supply Chain Intelligence if your organization needs connected demand, inventory, and supply planning with forecasting, integrations, and practitioner support.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Kepion

    by Kepion
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Kepion brings financial and operational planning together, with scenario modeling and collaboration on shared data.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Prediko

    Free trial APIWeb

    Choose Prediko if your D2C or Shopify operation needs AI-assisted inventory, supply, and purchase planning with broad integrations.

    5.7 From $49/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SAS Intelligent Planning Suite

    Free trial APIWeb

    The suite brings demand, assortment, and financial planning into one retail-focused system with automation and machine-learning analytics.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager

    Paid Web

    Consider Aspen Collaborative Demand Manager if your team needs collaborative demand forecasting, forecast review, and analytics for S&OP processes.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    o9 Digital Brain

    by o9 Digital Brain
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose o9 Digital Brain if a large, complex organization needs planning that spans functions, sites and horizons, with connected data and workflows.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Planster

    Free trial Web

    Planster combines SKU forecasting, inventory recommendations, scenario modeling, and broad operational integrations.

    5.6 From $1,000/mo Visit site
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    StockTrim

    Free trial APIWeb

    StockTrim brings forecasting and order planning together, with options for manufacturing and multiple connected platforms.

    5.6 14-day trial Visit site
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    Board

    by Board
    Paid Self-hosted

    Board covers a broad set of enterprise planning functions, with scenario planning, collaboration, and cloud or on-premise deployment.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Decion Demand Planning

    Paid Web

    Decion Demand Planning combines forecasting, demand sensing, and optimization capabilities for complex planning needs. Prospective customers need to request pricing tailored to their requirements.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    DELMIA Demand Planning

    Paid Windows

    Choose DELMIA Demand Planning if your manufacturing or supply chain operation needs demand forecasts linked to scenario analysis and broader supply planning.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    DemandTec

    Paid Web

    DemandTec combines retail revenue optimization with trade processes between retailers and CPG partners.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SKU Science

    Free trial Web

    SKU Science combines item-level forecasting with planning review and S&OP outputs.

    5.5 From $349/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    EazyStock

    Paid Web

    Choose EazyStock if you need ERP-connected forecasting, inventory calculations, and purchase proposals, with SKU-level forecasts and scenario planning.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ForecastX

    Paid Windows

    Choose ForecastX if your supply chain planning work is based in Excel and needs statistical demand forecasting alongside inventory and collaboration tools.

    5.4 From $59/mo Visit site
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    Inventory Planner

    Paid APIWeb

    Inventory Planner combines demand forecasting with purchasing and multi-location transfer recommendations.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ketteQ

    by ketteQ
    Paid APIWeb

    ketteQ brings planning and execution orchestration together and is designed to work above named existing systems.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site

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