Lokad
Demand planning software
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$150 per month
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- Retail and wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare and life sciences
What is Lokad
Lokad is a cloud-based supply chain optimization platform used for demand forecasting and inventory planning. It is typically used by supply chain, planning, and operations teams to generate replenishment and purchasing decisions across multi-echelon networks. The product emphasizes probabilistic forecasting and decision-focused optimization rather than traditional spreadsheet-driven planning. It also provides a programming-oriented environment (including its own domain-specific language) to build and run customized planning logic on top of customer data.
Probabilistic forecasting approach
Lokad supports probabilistic demand forecasting, which helps planners quantify uncertainty rather than relying on single-number forecasts. This can be useful for setting service levels, safety stocks, and reorder points in volatile demand environments. The approach aligns well with decision-making use cases where risk and variability materially affect inventory outcomes.
Decision-centric optimization outputs
The platform is designed to produce actionable decisions (e.g., order quantities, replenishment recommendations) rather than only forecasts and dashboards. This can reduce manual translation work from forecast to plan and improve repeatability of planning cycles. It is suited to organizations that want to operationalize planning logic and run it on a schedule.
High configurability via code
Lokad provides a programmable layer (including a domain-specific language) that enables custom constraints, business rules, and optimization objectives. This flexibility can accommodate complex planning scenarios that do not fit standard templates, such as bespoke pack-size rules, multi-warehouse constraints, or custom cost functions. It can be advantageous for teams with strong analytical or data engineering capabilities.
Steeper learning curve
The programming-oriented model typically requires specialized skills compared with more UI-driven demand planning tools. Teams may need training and ongoing support to develop, validate, and maintain planning logic. This can slow initial time-to-value for organizations without dedicated analytics resources.
Less spreadsheet-like workflow
Organizations accustomed to interactive, cell-level overrides and familiar spreadsheet paradigms may find the workflow less intuitive. While automation can reduce manual effort, it can also change how planners review and intervene in plans. Change management and process redesign may be necessary to adopt the operating model effectively.
Integration and data readiness needs
Effective forecasting and optimization depend on clean, well-modeled historical and master data (items, locations, lead times, BOMs, constraints). Data integration from ERP, WMS, and commerce systems can be a significant part of implementation effort. If upstream data quality is inconsistent, results and user trust can be impacted.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Free (no expiration) | Free for companies with revenue up to $450,000; full feature access; does not expire. |
| Basic | $150 per month (or €140); $1,440 per year (20% prepay discount) | For companies with revenue up to $1.5M; flat monthly fee; all features included. |
| Professional | $450 per month (or €420); $4,320 per year (20% prepay discount) | For companies with revenue up to $4.5M; flat monthly fee; all features included. |
| Enterprise | $1,350 per month (or €1,260); $12,960 per year (20% prepay discount) | For companies with revenue up to $15M; flat monthly fee; all features included. |
| Premier | Custom pricing (on quotation); stated to start at $2,500/month for managed engagements | "Software + Experts" managed offering (dedicated Supply Chain Scientist); typically requires a 6-month commitment; pricing by quote. |
Additional notes:
- Lokad charges flat monthly fees for paid plans; no metered/consumption fees for forecasts or compute (per Terms). Additional hourly services and managed solutions are extra (hourly: $300; 6-hour package: $1,620; 12-hour package: $2,880) and managed solutions are quoted.
- All plans are stated to include access to all features; plan differentiation uses company turnover thresholds.
Seller details
Lokad SAS
Paris, France
2008
Private
https://www.lokad.com
https://x.com/lokad
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lokad/
