# Amazon Forecast vs Google Cloud AutoML Comparison

| | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 101 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon Forecast

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- Forecasting Accuracy (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (11 reviews)
- Complexity (9 reviews)

### Google Cloud AutoML

Pros:
- AI Integration (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (86 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon Forecast

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Cloud AutoML

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Forecast** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud AutoML** | N/A | N/A |

#### System

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Ingestion & Wrangling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-Built Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Computer Vision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Neural Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Understanding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deep Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Machine Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Forecast** | 9.3/10 | 21 |
| **Google Cloud AutoML** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integration - Machine Learning

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Learning - Machine Learning

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Training Data** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Actionable Insights** | 9.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Algorithm** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Forecast** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud AutoML** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Data Profiling & Quality Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Source Connector Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schema Drift / Change Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Forecast** | 8.6/10 | 39 |
| **Google Cloud AutoML** | N/A | N/A |

#### Statistical Tool

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scripting** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mining** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Algorithms** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analysis** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Interaction** | 8.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Decision Making

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Modeling** | 8.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualizations** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | 8.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Unification** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Amazon Forecast (3):** [Machine Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/machine-learning), [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/predictive-analytics), [Time Series Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-series-intelligence)

**Unique to Google Cloud AutoML (2):** [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms), [ Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-machine-learning-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon Forecast | Google Cloud AutoML | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.5% | 45.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.6% | 27.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.9% | 27.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon Forecast

- **Computer Software:** 17.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.8%
- **Retail:** 5.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.0%
- **Insurance:** 3.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 35.6%

#### Google Cloud AutoML

- **Research:** 13.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.6%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Accounting:** 4.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.5%
- **Defense & Space:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Entertainment:** 4.5%
- **Furniture:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 31.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon Forecast

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon Forecast

No discussions available for this product.

### Google Cloud AutoML

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-forecast-vs-google-cloud-automl)