Aishee B.
AB
Aishee B.
Social Media Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple, Easy Setup with Helpful Support and Daily Forecast Updates"
4/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

1. The interface is very simple and easy to use, any layman can use it. One doesn't need deep technical knowledge for knowing it.

2. The set-up is easy and doesn't take to long complete the process.

3. Customer support is well equipped, help is available if needed.

4. Forecasts updated daily, which helps in daily forecasting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

1. Cost increases when the data usage increases.

2. It is hard to understand how predictions are fully generated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anson  D.
AD
Anson D.
Software Test Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Accurate Forecasts at Scale, but Setup and Repeated Runs Can Be Costly"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

The main aspect I like most about Amazon Forecast is that it is capable of producing accurate predictions with little expertise in the area of machine learning. Also, it performs efficiently even with large data sets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

The configuration process may seem complicated at first, especially in data preparation and organization. Cost might be considered a concern if predictions are repeatedly performed on large datasets . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adachukwu O.
AO
Adachukwu O.
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Telecommunications
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Highly Precise Results Without Needing Machine Learning Expertise"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

It gives highly precise results without requiring much of machine learning knowledge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

It is expensive. Also the unexpected billing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DB
Dev B.
SAS programmer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Probabilistic Forecasts with Confidence Intervals That Inspire Trust"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

It employs probabilistic models that deliver not only a single forecast, but also a range of possible outcomes, complete with confidence intervals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

The main things I dislike about Amazon Forecast are the steep learning curve for non-AWS users, the high costs when you need to scale, and how heavily it depends on having clean, well-structured data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JE
julie e.
Customer Service Represntative
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"All Sales Integrated in One System—So Far, So Good"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

That I can intergrade all my sales into one system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

I have not found anything that I do not like yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaden W.
JW
Jaden W.
Carpenter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly and Accurate Forecasting with Powerful Automation"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

Amazon Forecast is widely appreciated by both users and reviewers for its user-friendly interface, impressive accuracy, and strong automation capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

Many users and reviewers frequently highlight several significant drawbacks of Amazon Forecast. The main concerns tend to revolve around its cost, the complexity of its setup and use, the limited options for customization, and the strong dependence on having access to high-quality historical data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sabrina R.
SR
Sabrina R.
Program Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Accurate and Helpful App That Makes Management Easy"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

I love how helpful it so to manage and the accuracy of the app is really well done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

It would be great if you could change the reader’s voice and make it adjustable, so we can choose the voice we like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
IH
Verified User in Higher Education
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Accurate, Automated Time-Series Forecasting at Massive Scale—No ML Expertise Needed"
4/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

Amazon Forecast is something I really like because it provides very good time-series forecasts without requiring machine learning expertise. No ML experience is required, and it offers high accuracy and automation. It also efficiently handles large-scale forecasting for millions of items. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

Users find the service expensive and difficult to set up or understand, especially for smaller businesses. They also mention a lack of customization, which limits deployments. In addition, the internal central tools don’t adjust well for promotions or out-of-stock periods, making them unreliable for inventory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephanie D.
SD
Stephanie D.
QA/QC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Accurate Automated Forecasting Made Simple for Everyone"
4/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

This tool provides highly accurate, automated time-series predictions for things like sales, demand, or web traffic, all without requiring any machine learning expertise. It leverages advanced technology to make forecasting accessible to users regardless of their technical background. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

ease of use and somewhat complicated to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

tabatha f.
TF
tabatha f.
Notary Public
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Clearer View of Future Finances"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon Forecast?

It helps you get a clearer idea of what your future finances might look like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Forecast?

It’s still new to me, and the navigation takes some getting used to. There’s definitely a bit of a learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.