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What it is

Forecast Pro creates statistically based business forecasts for use in broader planning systems. Its automatic best-pick algorithm considers seasonal patterns, trends, business cycles, promotional activity, and other factors. Users can forecast at multiple hierarchy levels while working with units, dollars, and other measures at once. Adjustments can be made at any level, with comments and override reports documenting and reconciling changes. The software archives prior forecasts so users can compare them with actual results and review forecast value added across process steps. Data can move through Excel, CSV, text files, or ODBC, and the maker says the product integrates with ERP, MRP, and BI systems. Forecast Pro runs on Windows and can be installed on a client machine or server, including Citrix or Windows Server. The SDK is also available as a Linux shared library, with.NET and Java interfaces. Professional starts at $199 a month, billed annually, with a 12-month minimum. A free trial provides all features for 21 days and ends automatically.

Spec sheet

What it does
Forecast Pro is an off-the-shelf package for creating statistically based business and demand forecasts that can connect to broader planning systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Purpose
Forecast Pro creates statistically based business forecasts that can be integrated into broader planning systems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Intended users
The maker positions Professional for forecasters and organizations moving beyond Excel, and TRAC for collaborative planning teams and S&OP processes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
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.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Trial
The maker offers a free trial with access to all features for 21 days, after which the trial ends automatically.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
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.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Support
Subscriptions include product updates plus unlimited technical support by phone and email while active.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · forecastpro.com
Founded
1986Read 28 Sep 2026 · forecastpro.com
Accuracy analysis
Forecast Pro archives previous forecasts so users can compare them with actual results and review forecast value add across process steps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Adjustments and collaboration
Forecast adjustments can be made at any hierarchy level, with changes reconciled and documented through comments and override reports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
AI and machine learning
The product combines AI, machine-learning and statistical forecasting in a best-pick algorithm.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Command-line extensibility
An SDK executable can read forecast inputs from CSV files and write forecast results to CSV without compiling code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Company founding and headquarters
Business Forecast Systems says it was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Company legal name
The maker is Business Forecast Systems, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Forecast Pro as privately held with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company users
The maker reports more than 40,000 users worldwide and thousands of customer companies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Documentation
The online reference contains tutorials for setup, data, collaboration, accuracy tracking, FVA, exceptions, Pareto analysis and command-line operation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Event handling
Event models support promotions, strikes, irregular events and movable holidays through an Event Manager.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Expert model selection
Its Expert Selection system analyzes data, chooses a forecasting technique, builds the model and explains the choice in plain language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Forecasting
Its automatic best-pick algorithm accounts for seasonal patterns, trends, business cycles, promotional activity, and other factors.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
GetApp feature ratings
GetApp shows 5.0/5 for forecasting and demand forecasting, with an overall features score of 4.5/5 from two reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Hierarchies
Multiple-level models reconcile grouped data with top-down or bottom-up approaches to produce consistent forecasts across aggregation levels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Hierarchy and units
Users can forecast at different hierarchy levels and work with units, dollars, and other units of measure simultaneously.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
License model
Forecast Pro uses annual per-user subscription licenses; TRAC also offers Forecaster and Collaborator roles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
License requirement
Forecast Pro uses annual per-user subscriptions, and a TRAC team needs at least one Forecaster license to generate forecasts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Limit: collaboration and scale
G2 feedback says scalability and simultaneous multi-user work can be limited for larger organizations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: performance
Several G2 reviewers report slow processing with large datasets or large machine-learning projects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: planning scope
One G2 reviewer wanted an operations and inventory-planning module and the Prophet model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Machine-learning method
Automatic machine-learning models use Extreme Gradient Boosting decision trees with predefined or user-added explanatory features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
New-product forecasting
New-product forecasts can use analogy, item supersession and the Bass diffusion model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Notable news
The company’s LinkedIn page promoted live forecasting workshops scheduled for October 19–21 and November 10, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Personal information safeguards
The privacy policy says the maker uses SSL/TLS for data transmission, encrypts sensitive data at rest, and restricts access on a need-to-know basis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Praise: customer testimonial
A FeaturedCustomers testimonial says Forecast Pro Unlimited was clear enough for users to learn in a few hours and produce results with little effort.Read 15 Oct 2026 · featuredcustomers.com
Praise: forecasting
G2 reviewers commonly praise forecasting accuracy, model variety and the ability to combine historical and external data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: integrations and support
G2 reviews frequently mention easy integration, Excel-based workflows and responsive customer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: usability
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as easy to learn, simple to use and flexible.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on FeaturedCustomers
4.8 out of 5 from 1,675 reference ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · featuredcustomers.com
Rating on G2
4.1 out of 5 from 23 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on TrustRadius
6 out of 10 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
SDK language bridges
The SDK includes a .NET wrapper and a Java Native Interface bridge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
SDK libraries
The SDK supplies a Windows DLL and Linux shared library written in Visual C++.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
SDK outputs
SDK results can include forecasts, confidence limits, safety stocks, model details and summary statistics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
SDK platforms
The Forecast Pro SDK library is available as a Windows DLL or Linux shared library, with .NET and Java interfaces also included.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Security and data access
The maker says Forecast Pro is locally installed and it accesses customer forecasting data only when users provide it for support or training.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Statistical methods
Available methods include Holt-Winters exponential smoothing, seasonal Box-Jenkins, dynamic regression, event models, multiple-level models, new-product methods, Croston intermittent-demand models, curve fitting and simple baselines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Supported enterprise systems
The maker says Forecast Pro integrates with ERP, MRP, BI and other planning systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
System requirements
The desktop application supports Windows 7, 8 and 10 or later, with a Pentium-class processor, 4–8 GB RAM and 2 GB disk space recommended.Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
TrustRadius pricing record
TrustRadius lists three legacy plans starting at $1,495 per user and says maintenance and support were included for 12 months, with later years at 20% of base price.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Windows platform
The maker says Forecast Pro runs on Windows and can be installed on a client machine or server, including Citrix or Windows Server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com

Plans and prices

Forecast Pro Professional $199 a month annually; 12-month minimum AI, ML and statistical forecasting · Expert Model Selection · forecast overrides with audit trail · unlimited forecasting · Excel integration · email and phone support Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com
Forecast Pro TRAC Priced on request annually; 12-month minimum Professional features plus team collaboration · multiple hierarchies and units of measure · accuracy tracking and FVA reporting · exception reporting · customizable forecast worksheets · ABC/Pareto analysis Read 15 Oct 2026 · forecastpro.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automatic selection considers seasonal patterns, trends, and promotions.
  • Forecasts can span hierarchy levels and measure types.
  • Comments and override reports document adjustments.
  • Imports and exports include Excel, CSV, text, and ODBC.

Limits

  • Professional starts at $199 a month, billed annually.
  • Professional has a 12-month minimum.
  • Windows is required for the main software.
  • A TRAC team needs at least one Forecaster license.

Who it suits

Professional is positioned for forecasters and organizations moving beyond Excel. TRAC is positioned for collaborative planning teams and S&OP processes.

Verdict

Forecast Pro combines statistical forecasting with hierarchical adjustments, historical accuracy review, and planning-system data exchange. Buyers should note the annual subscription terms and distinguish Windows application availability from the Linux SDK library.

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