Best Restaurant Demand Forecasting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PreciTaste Demand Forecasting is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Maya by Inputly and MarginKitchen. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Pourcast Operations. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Pourcast Operations at $29/mo.
Restaurant demand forecasting software helps you plan for expected covers or orders and understand what may be needed across sales, inventory, and staffing. Compare the forecast types each product covers and the forecast horizon it supports, then consider whether real-time data inputs and multi-location support fit your operation. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points of comparison. The ranking begins with Maya by Inputly and MarginKitchen, followed by Inpulse and Lineup.ai; MarginEdge, Meuze, PreciTaste Demand Forecasting, and Vaansa are also among the first entries. Use the listed capabilities to assess how each option aligns with the way you plan demand.
21 restaurant demand forecasting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 PreciTaste Demand Forecasting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 2 Maya by Inputly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$199/mo Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 3 MarginKitchen iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$119/mo Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 4 Inpulse iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Sales forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 5 Lineup.ai iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$79/mo
- 6 MarginEdge iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$350/mo
- 7 Meuze iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$150/mo
- 8 Vaansa Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 9 Pourcast Operations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$29/mo Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 10 Fourth Inventory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 11 Fullkitch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 12 Fullsoon No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 13 Orkeneo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 14 Foodcast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4€49/mo Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: Yes
- 15 ClearCOGS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$150/mo
- 16 OPPI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Sales forecasts: YesCovers or order forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 17 Durby Intelligence No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Sales forecasts: YesInventory forecasts: Yes
- 18 5-Out No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 19 Operalytix Recruiting Interview Scheduling Bot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 20 Praedixa No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.7
- 21 Tenzo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.7
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Questions about this list
Which restaurant demand forecasting software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
PreciTaste Demand Forecasting is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 7.2. Maya by Inputly is second and MarginKitchen third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Pourcast Operations has the lowest first paid tier we found: $29/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.