1. Kroolo
Kroolo · Project management software · 4.2/5
AI-first work platform that brings projects, tasks, goals, docs and team channels into one place.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Forecast
- Has a free plan — Forecast does not
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Forecast alternatives in India (2026)
Forecast is a project management software product from Forecast, Copenhagen, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Forecast are Kroolo (Free plan), Leiga (Free plan), Whatfix (On request), Function Point (On request) and WalkMe (On request). Kroolo is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.
Why businesses look for a Forecast alternative
The price isn't published
Forecast quotes Forecast per organisation. 4 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Forecast has no free tier. 11 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Forecast is built in Denmark. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Forecast alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Forecast's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Forecast (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Kroolo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Leiga | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Whatfix | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Function Point | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  WalkMe | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  UserPilot | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Kantata | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Forecast alternatives in detail
2. Leiga
Leiga · Project management software · 4.2/5
AI-assisted project management for product and dev teams with backlogs, sprints and time tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Forecast
- Has a free plan — Forecast does not
3. Whatfix
Whatfix · Bengaluru · Project management software · 4.2/5
Digital adoption platform built in Bengaluru.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Forecast
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
6. UserPilot
Userpilot · San Francisco · Project management software · 3.9/5
Product adoption platform.
On request
Quote-based
7. Zoho Projects
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Project planning, task tracking and time logging.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Forecast
- Has a free plan — Forecast does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Work breakdown structure
- Task dependencies
- Gantt charts
- Issue tracking
- Recurring tasks
8. Zoho Sprints
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Agile project management from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Forecast
- Has a free plan — Forecast does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
On request
Quote-based
10. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Forecast
- Publishes a price (₹700/mo); Forecast is quote-only
Forecast alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Forecast
Free Forecast alternatives
Indian alternatives to Forecast
How to choose a Forecast alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Forecast alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Forecast in 2026?+
The closest matches to Forecast on App Advisor are Kroolo (Free plan), Leiga (Free plan), Whatfix (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Forecast, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Forecast?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Kroolo (Free plan), Leiga (Free plan), Zoho Projects (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Forecast?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Smartsheet starts lowest at ₹700/mo. Kroolo also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Forecast?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Whatfix (On request), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Forecast vs Kroolo: which is better?+
Kroolo is the closest match to Forecast in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — Forecast does not. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Forecast alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Forecast also covers, and Forecast's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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