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# Amazon Forecast vs Google Cloud AutoML Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Amazon Forecast** [

4.3/5(102)

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews#reviews)

**Google Cloud AutoML** [

4.3/5(51)

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Amazon Forecast**
No pricing available

**Google Cloud AutoML**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Amazon Forecast**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 7 responses

**Google Cloud AutoML**
5 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Amazon Forecast**
16 months

Based on 6 responses

**Google Cloud AutoML**
9 months7 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Amazon Forecast**
$$$$$

**Google Cloud AutoML**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Amazon Forecast**
14%

**Google Cloud AutoML**
15%1% more

Pros & Cons

**Amazon Forecast**
[
Ease of Use (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1140936&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Forecasting Accuracy (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443623&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443415&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2443667&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Google Cloud AutoML**
[
AI Integration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2274773&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2274812&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2274816&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2274787&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Amazon Forecast**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-redshift.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon Redshift

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-redshift/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-lambda.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS Lambda

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_99d416ec912e1cb71e0b92a57166d560/aws-s3-objects-to-alation.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

AWS S3 Objects to Alation

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-s3-objects-to-alation/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform.png "Product Avatar Image")

Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

](https://www.g2.com/products/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/integrations)

**Google Cloud AutoML**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_13aba37ae908d9cf29a2452925257ccc/microsoft-sentinel-solutions-for-sap-applications.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Sentinel...

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sentinel-solutions-for-sap-applications/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_240340edca859994ec71e4490aa20022/mysql.png "Product Avatar Image")

MySQL

](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d9d3ff178178a1f790a9d6114e104471/zoho-crm.png "Product Avatar Image")

Zoho

](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-crm/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/integrations)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Amazon Forecast**

8.8

8.885

**Google Cloud AutoML**

8.7

8.742

Ease of Use

**Amazon Forecast**

8.4

8.487

**Google Cloud AutoML**

9.0

9.042

Ease of Setup

**Amazon Forecast**

8.3

8.343

**Google Cloud AutoML**

8.5

8.539

Ease of Admin

**Amazon Forecast**

7.9

7.927

**Google Cloud AutoML**

8.4

8.420

Quality of Support

**Amazon Forecast**

8.7

8.786

**Google Cloud AutoML**

8.2

8.242

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Amazon Forecast**

8.9

8.927

**Google Cloud AutoML**

8.9

8.919

Product Direction (% positive)

**Amazon Forecast**

8.5

8.586

**Google Cloud AutoML**

9.7

9.736

Features

Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms[Hide 75 FeaturesShow 75 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.2

29

System

Data Ingestion & Wrangling

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

9

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Development

Language Support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

11

Drag and Drop

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

9

Pre-Built Algorithms

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

10

Model Training

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

16

Multi-Language

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Development

Feature Engineering

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Machine/Deep Learning Services

Computer Vision

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

10

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

10

Natural Language Generation

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Artificial Neural Networks

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Machine/Deep Learning Services

Natural Language Understanding

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

9

Deep Learning

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Deployment

Managed Service

Not enough data

9.8(won by default)

15

Application

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

10

Scalability

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

12

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

5

API

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

No-Code

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

11

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Semantic Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Linked Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

ML Algorithm Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Machine Learning[Hide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

22

Not enough data

Integration - Machine Learning

Integration

9.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning - Machine Learning

Training Data

9.0(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Actionable Insights

9.8(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Algorithm

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Predictive Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-Code

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

ML Algorithm Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.3

7

Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

Automatic Data Profiling & Quality Assessment

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Multi‑Source Connector Support

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Schema Drift / Change Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

Guided Algorithm & Hyperparameter Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Extensibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Feature Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

39

Not enough data

Statistical Tool

Scripting

8.4(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Data Mining

8.8(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Algorithms

8.7(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Data Analysis

Analysis

8.8(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Data Interaction

8.2(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Time Series Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Modeling

8.4(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Data Visualizations

8.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Report Generation

8.6(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Data Unification

8.7(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Healthcare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Retail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Rules Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Clustering

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Amazon Forecast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dd674051aa4dc7d0dfc8b7737b799e0b/amazon-forecast.jpg "Amazon Forecast")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews)

Amazon Forecast

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

48.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

14.7%

[![Google Cloud AutoML](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5ce1baadf28da9a4ff7dfef94752a5f9/google-cloud-automl.jpg "Google Cloud AutoML")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews)

Google Cloud AutoML

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

48.0%

40.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.3%

38.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

14.7%

22.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Amazon Forecast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dd674051aa4dc7d0dfc8b7737b799e0b/amazon-forecast.jpg "Amazon Forecast")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-forecast/reviews)
Amazon Forecast

Computer Software

17.6%

Information Technology and Services

16.7%

Retail

5.9%

Financial Services

5.9%

Education Management

3.9%

Other

50.0%

[![Google Cloud AutoML](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5ce1baadf28da9a4ff7dfef94752a5f9/google-cloud-automl.jpg "Google Cloud AutoML")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-automl/reviews)
Google Cloud AutoML

Information Technology and Services

24.0%

Accounting

6.0%

Computer Software

6.0%

Higher Education

6.0%

Research

6.0%

Other

52.0%

Alternatives

**Amazon Forecast Alternatives**

 ![Azure Time Series Insights](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-time-series-insights.jpg "Azure Time Series Insights")

[
Azure Time Series Insights
](/products/azure-time-series-insights/reviews)

 ![Tableau](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/335fbdd506ce66a7f19326fbc586410a/tableau-software-tableau.svg "Tableau")

[
Tableau
](/products/tableau/reviews)

 ![Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform.png "Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform")

[
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
](/products/gemini-enterprise-agent-platform/reviews)

 ![Rapidminer AI Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f9c0906fd6d9b7d077d88bc63dfc5f1/rapidminer-studio.png "Rapidminer AI Studio")

[
Rapidminer AI Studio
](/products/rapidminer-studio/reviews)

**Google Cloud AutoML Alternatives**

 ![Azure Machine Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-machine-learning-studio.jpg "Azure Machine Learning")

[
Azure Machine Learning Studio
](/products/microsoft-azure-machine-learning/reviews)

 ![Amazon SageMaker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476472/amazon-sagemaker.svg "Amazon SageMaker")

[
Amazon SageMaker
](/products/amazon-sagemaker/reviews)

 ![DataRobot](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4392df8f60987b58908bcb30c16818bc/datarobot.jpeg "DataRobot")

[
DataRobot
](/products/datarobot/reviews)

 ![Dataiku](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3fe6cc82516a2babaa3dfd8f9dfcc4b3/dataiku.svg "Dataiku")

[
Dataiku
](/products/dataiku/reviews)

## Amazon Forecast vs Google Cloud AutoML

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Cloud AutoML easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

- Reviewers felt that Amazon Forecast meets the needs of their business better than Google Cloud AutoML.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Amazon Forecast is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Cloud AutoML over Amazon Forecast.