Best Forecasting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Aviso Sales Engagement is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Cube and Logility DemandAI+. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ForecastX at $59/mo.
Planning with forecasts means weighing the time span, level of detail, and approach each tool supports. The ranked entries begin with Lokad, Anaplan, and Workday Adaptive Planning, followed by Vena and Board. Compare forecast granularity, forecast horizon, and forecasting focus to understand how each option frames forecasting. Driver-based modeling and scenario planning offer further dimensions, while collaborative planning and ERP connectors may matter to how planning work is coordinated and connected. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. These criteria can help you assess fit for your organization's forecasting needs.
28 forecasting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
0 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aviso Sales EngagementWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 2 | CubeWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 3 | Logility DemandAI+Web | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 4 | RELEX SolutionsiPhone · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 5 | VenaWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 6 | Workday Adaptive PlanningWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 7 | C3 AI Demand PlanningWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 8 | Decion Demand PlanningWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 9 | E2open PlanningNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | LokadWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | PlanfulWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | PigmentWeb · API | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | WorkForce Software Labor ForecastingWeb · Android · iPhone · API | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | Clari ForecastWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | Legion Workforce ManagementWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 16 | o9 Digital BrainWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | Oracle Supply Chain PlanningNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 18 | Workforce.comWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | DatarailsWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 20 | ForecastXWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $59/mo | 5.0 |
| 21 | Inventory PlannerWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | BoardSelf-hosted | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | JiravWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $833.33/mo | 4.9 |
| 24 | Netstock Demand PlanningWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $900/mo | 4.9 |
| 25 | Oracle Product HubWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
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Questions about this list
Which forecasting software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Aviso Sales Engagement is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 5.5. Cube is second and Logility DemandAI+ 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 free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.