Forecast Pro vs Kepion

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.

Kepion is an FP&A platform for planning across finance, supply chain, and operations. It supports budgeting, forecasting, revenue, workforce, capital, demand, and supply planning, along with scenario modeling, variance analysis, and financial consolidation. Real-time what-if models let teams compare best, worst, and expected outcomes for revenue, cost, and operational plans. Shared data connects finance, sales, operations, and supply-chain planning for collaboration. Kepion says it works with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power BI, Azure Cloud, and SQL Server. Its integration guidance names SQL Server Management Studio, Azure Data Factory, and SQL Server Integration Services; the documented application integration type currently supported is an Azure Data Factory pipeline. Deployment guidance covers cloud-hosted and on-premises environments. Single sign-on supports Windows Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and custom identity providers. The platform is offered through web, Windows, API, and self-hosted options. Kepion was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Seattle. Pricing is on request.