Forecast

forecast.app
Project Management
Weekend Project

AI-powered project forecasting and resource planning

How to Replace Forecast

Overview

Forecast is an intelligent project management and resource planning platform that uses machine learning to predict project outcomes, optimize team capacity, and improve delivery accuracy. It integrates with existing workflows to provide real-time visibility into project health and resource utilization.

Features

43 features across 17 categories

Analytics(8)

AI Project ForecastingAIPremium

Machine learning models predict project completion dates and identify risks before they impact delivery.

Demand ForecastingAIPremium

Predict incoming project volume and resource requirements for capacity planning.

Historical Analysis

Analyze past project performance to inform future estimations and improve accuracy.

Performance Baselines

Establish and track project performance baselines for trend analysis.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Advanced ML models forecast resource needs, budget requirements, and timeline adjustments.

Project Health Metrics

Real-time KPIs and health indicators provide comprehensive project status visibility.

Team Utilization Dashboard

Track individual and team utilization rates across all active projects with detailed breakdowns.

Variance Analysis

Compare planned vs actual performance to identify deviations and root causes.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Collaboration(1)

Multi-team Collaboration

Enable seamless collaboration across distributed teams with centralized visibility.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Customization(2)

Custom WorkflowsPremium

Design project workflows that match organizational processes and approvals.

White Label OptionsPremium

Customize platform branding to match organizational identity and client requirements.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Finance(4)

Budget Tracking

Monitor project budgets in real-time and receive alerts when costs exceed thresholds.

Budget vs Actuals

Continuous comparison of budgeted costs against actual spending with variance tracking.

Contract ManagementPremium

Track project contracts, rates, and agreements with automated compliance checks.

Cost EstimationAIPremium

AI-powered cost models provide accurate budget estimates based on historical spending patterns.

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API enables custom integrations and data export capabilities.

Data Import Tools

Bulk import project and resource data from spreadsheets and legacy systems.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile AppPremium

Native iOS and Android apps provide on-the-go project visibility and updates.

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Notifications(1)

Real-time AlertsAIPremium

Receive instant notifications when projects exceed thresholds or risks are detected.

Also in: Jira Service Management, Juro, Smartsheet

Planning(3)

Dependency Mapping

Visualize task and resource dependencies to identify critical paths and sequencing issues.

Project Templates

Pre-built templates for common project types to accelerate setup and planning.

Scenario PlanningAIPremium

Model different project scenarios and see forecasted outcomes for each variation.

Also in: Jira, Later, Jira

Project Management(2)

Change Request TrackingAIPremium

Manage project changes with impact analysis on timeline and budget.

Portfolio ManagementAIPremium

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with cross-project resource optimization.

Reporting(3)

Benchmark ReportingAIPremium

Compare project and team performance against industry standards and best practices.

Burndown Charts

Track progress against planned schedules with visual burndown representations.

Custom Report BuilderPremium

Create tailored reports for stakeholders with drag-and-drop visualization tools.

Resource Management(6)

Holiday Calendar

Manage multiple holiday calendars across regions for accurate resource planning.

Resource Availability Calendar

Interactive calendar displays team member availability, time off, and allocation across projects.

Resource Capacity Planning

Visualize team capacity across projects and allocate resources efficiently to prevent bottlenecks.

Resource RecommendationsAIPremium

AI suggests optimal resource assignments based on skills, availability, and project needs.

Team Skill Matrix

Define and track team skills and expertise to optimize resource allocation.

Workload BalancingAIPremium

Automatically redistribute tasks across team members to maintain optimal workload distribution.

Risk Management(1)

Risk Assessment EngineAIPremium

AI identifies potential project risks and suggests mitigation strategies based on historical data.

Scheduling(2)

Intelligent SchedulingAIPremium

AI-driven task scheduling automatically optimizes timelines based on resource availability and dependencies.

Resource LevelingAIPremium

Automatically adjust project schedules to balance resource utilization across timeline.

Security(3)

Advanced PermissionsPremium

Granular role-based access control with customizable permission levels.

Audit LoggingPremium

Complete activity logs track all changes for compliance and accountability.

SSO IntegrationPremium

SAML 2.0 single sign-on support for enterprise authentication requirements.

Time Management(1)

Time Tracking Integration

Consolidate time tracking data from multiple sources to improve forecast accuracy.

User Interface(1)

Dashboard WidgetsPremium

Drag-and-drop customizable dashboard components for personalized views.

Visualization(2)

Capacity Heatmap

Visual representation of team capacity showing overallocation and idle time.

Gantt Charts

Interactive Gantt visualizations with drag-and-drop task management.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic project tracking and resource management for small teams

Team

Popular
$299/mo
  • Full forecasting and capacity planning for growing teams

Business

$799/mo
  • Advanced analytics and AI-powered insights for enterprises

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Fully customized platform with dedicated support and SLA

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Forecast

Monthly$299/mo
Yearly$3.6k/yr
5-Year Total$17.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $3.3k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $10k
SaaS
$10.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $16.7k
SaaS
$17.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 43 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Forecast alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.

Buy Forecast

Monthly cost$2,990/mo
3-year total$107,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$70,680 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

26 known integrations