Resource Guru Capacity Planning
Fast and simple resource scheduling and capacity management software that helps teams visualize availability, prevent overbooking, and balance workloads. Resource Guru offers drag-and-drop scheduling with clash management and leave tracking, starting at $4.16 per person/month.
Last updated: 2026-03-21 01:09
Overview
Resource Guru is a resource management software trusted by 60,000+ people at companies including NASA, Accenture, and CNN, providing fast and simple scheduling for people, equipment, and other resources.
Key Features
Scheduling
- Simple drag-and-drop scheduling interface
- Clash management identifies conflicts
- Calendar view with real-time updates
- Waiting list for unresolved bookings
- Advanced filtering by skills, location, department
Time Management
- Timesheets auto-fill from scheduled work
- One-click timesheet submission
- Built-in approval workflows
- Resource utilization tracking
- Billable vs non-billable time
- Overtime and time-off monitoring
Leave Management
- Leave schedules integrated into planning
- Complete visibility of availability
- Prevents scheduling conflicts with time off
Pricing (2026)
- Grasshopper: $2.50/user/month (minimum 1 seat)
- Blackbelt: $4.16/user/month (minimum 1 seat) with advanced features
Security
SOC 2 Type II compliant for enterprise-grade security.
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