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Forecast

Project Management Software

4.3 133 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Forecast is a cloud-based task management software that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to automate various procedures. It also automates the project and resource management process. This software is enhanced with a myriad of diverse features that improve task management activities in different fields. It comes with advertising agency features, professional service automation and product management features. Forecast is popular as digital project manager. Task cards and subtask cards help in classifying and assigning tasks to the team members. You can automate and customize your workflow. Forecast allows making comments, making estimates, Gantt charts, time & issue tracking. Read more	Flat keeps work organized and teams aligned, eliminating frustration and complex setups. It enables to remain organized, focused, and aligned with minimal friction. Acting as an ideal bridge between departments, Flat ensures seamless collaboration. Use it individually to track deadlines, maintain organization, and clarify priorities. Can invite clients to collaborate directly within Flat, removing the tedious back-and-forth of email. Work together on agendas, take meeting notes, and track action items, all while ensuring confidentiality. Flat also adds structure to 1:1 meetings, making it an excellent tool for efficient and effective project management. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 77% Momentum 62% Popularity 79%	81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 87% Reviews 60% Momentum 64% Popularity 67%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 15 Fastest Growing	Not Available

Features

Total Features	18 Features	12 Features
Common Features for All	AI Assistant AI Assistant helps you provide information and perform specific tasks to significantly improve your success rate. It can perform one or many tasks like analyzing your deals, contacts, and emails, generating the perfect email, and more. Budget Management Analyzing financial information to ensure all operations are within budget Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Custom Workflows Facility to create workflows with custom stages, process, and status. IT Project Management IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of an organizations' specific information technology (IT) goals. Milestone Tracking They act as signposts through the course of your project, as they help to ensure that you're staying on track. Percent-Complete Tracking Percentage of work done on estimated items. Project Planning Project planning is a discipline for stating how to complete a project within a certain timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with designated resources. Project Templates It holds a bundle of built-in templates that can be customized and used in different projects Requirement Management Requirements management is the process of collecting, analyzing, refining, and prioritizing product requirements and then planning for their delivery. Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. Status Tracking Status Tracking refers to the management of projects, which includes but is not limited to measuring and reporting the status of milestones, tasks and activities Task Management Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle, including planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. Time & Expense Tracking Time and Expense is the process of recording and tracking hours worked and expenses as they relate to projects Timeline View Allows to plan and prioritize and visualize tasks in a GANTT chart like horizontal time-axis. + 12 More - Show Less	AI Assistant AI Assistant helps you provide information and perform specific tasks to significantly improve your success rate. It can perform one or many tasks like analyzing your deals, contacts, and emails, generating the perfect email, and more. Budget Management Analyzing financial information to ensure all operations are within budget Compliance Management Helps in making an assessment of risks, ensures policy comprehension and that policies/procedures are being followed Custom Workflows Facility to create workflows with custom stages, process, and status. IT Project Management IT project management is the process of planning, organizing and delineating responsibility for the completion of an organizations' specific information technology (IT) goals. Milestone Tracking They act as signposts through the course of your project, as they help to ensure that you're staying on track. Percent-Complete Tracking Percentage of work done on estimated items. Project Planning Project planning is a discipline for stating how to complete a project within a certain timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with designated resources. Project Templates It holds a bundle of built-in templates that can be customized and used in different projects Requirement Management Requirements management is the process of collecting, analyzing, refining, and prioritizing product requirements and then planning for their delivery. Resource Management Resource management is the process by which businesses manage their various resources effectively. Those resources can be intangible – people and time – and tangible – equipment, materials, and finances. Status Tracking Status Tracking refers to the management of projects, which includes but is not limited to measuring and reporting the status of milestones, tasks and activities Task Management Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle, including planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. Time & Expense Tracking Time and Expense is the process of recording and tracking hours worked and expenses as they relate to projects Timeline View Allows to plan and prioritize and visualize tasks in a GANTT chart like horizontal time-axis. + 7 More - Show Less
Unique Features	Idea Management Facility to receive insights from internal and external stakeholders Issue Management Issue management is the process of identifying and resolving issues. Problems can be resource constraint, technical failures etc. Portfolio Management Portfolio management is the art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy	Idea Management Facility to receive insights from internal and external stakeholders Issue Management Issue management is the process of identifying and resolving issues. Problems can be resource constraint, technical failures etc. Portfolio Management Portfolio management is the art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.3/5 133 user ratings	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 50.4% Very Good 33.1% Average 13.5% Poor 1.5% Terrible 1.5%	Not Available
User Sentiments	User Friendly Interface, Extensive Reporting Features, Efficient Time Tracking, Effective Resource Management Limited Integrations, Complex Initial Setup, Lack of Detailed Calendar Views, Inconsistent Task Syncing	Not Available
Review Summary	- GetApp: Forecast1 empowers forecasting teams with accurate predictions, facilitating smart decision-making. - Capterra: Forecast-It's intuitive interface and advanced forecasting capabilities enable teams to make well-informed business decisions. - TrustRadius: Forecast-It stands out with its comprehensive forecasting capabilities, user-friendly interface, and valuable insights for better decision-making. - FinancesOnline: Forecast offers flexible forecasting, robust modeling, and scenario analysis to optimize decision-making and drive business growth. - G2crowd: Forecast-A-S's Forecast module offers agile teams accurate forecasts, enabling data-driven decisions and fueling business growth.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Core Custom	Free Free Pro $5.00 $5.00 per user / month Enterprise Custom
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