Prophet

Fast and automated time series forecasting framework by Facebook.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

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Flat rate

Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Overview

What is Prophet?

Prophet is a fast and automated time series forecasting tool developed by Facebook. It's designed to be robust for handling missing data, shifts in trends, and large outliers, making it ideal for business forecasting.

Key differentiator

Prophet stands out for its ease of use and robustness in handling real-world data issues like missing values and outliers, making it a go-to tool for business forecasting.

Capability profile

Strength Radar

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Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Handles missing data and outliers effectively

Supports trend changes and seasonality

Automated parameter tuning for ease of use

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Teams needing robust time series analysis with minimal setup and maintenance

Projects requiring handling of missing data and outliers in time series

✕ Not a fit for

Real-time or streaming data forecasting applications

Applications requiring complex, non-linear trend modeling beyond Prophet's capabilities

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

None

Starts at

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Model

Flat rate

Enterprise

None

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Next step

Get Started with Prophet

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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