Compare Forecast and Resource Guru 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $4.16 1 person/month
Forecast
Star Rating
(132)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about ForecastResource Guru
Star Rating
(476)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.16 1 person/month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Resource Guru excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and various scheduling views. Users appreciate features like the calendar view and the ability to filter schedules, making it easy to manage team workloads effectively.
- Users say that Forecast offers strong AI-driven resource planning capabilities, providing real-time visibility that helps keep projects on track. However, some users feel that it lacks the same level of user-friendliness and customization options that Resource Guru provides.
- Reviewers mention that Resource Guru's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many users highlighting the ease of access from any location without the need for a VPN. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams working remotely.
- According to verified reviews, while both products have their strengths, Resource Guru consistently receives higher satisfaction ratings across various metrics, including ease of use and quality of support, indicating a more favorable overall experience for users.
- Users highlight that Forecast's capacity forecasting features are beneficial for analyzing past trends to inform future projects. However, some users feel that it could improve in areas like setup and administrative ease compared to Resource Guru, which scores higher in these aspects.
- G2 reviewers note that Resource Guru's support quality is highly rated, with users feeling well-supported in their use of the software. In contrast, while Forecast's support is generally good, it doesn't quite match the level of satisfaction reported by Resource Guru users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forecast
Pro
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Ideal for companies that are interested in finetuning operations and finances to scale sustainably
- AI Work Automation
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Resource Management
Resource Guru
Grasshopper
Starting at $4.16
1 person/month
Essential resource scheduling
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Custom views & filters
- Personalized dashboards
Free Trial
Forecast
No trial information availableResource Guru
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
102
8.9
371
Ease of Use
8.1
101
9.4
375
Ease of Setup
7.6
59
9.4
222
Ease of Admin
8.4
59
9.3
179
Quality of Support
8.8
88
9.3
290
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
60
9.3
167
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
96
9.5
356
Features by Category
Tasks
8.4
58
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
41
Not enough data
Projects
8.2
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
24
Not enough data
7.3
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
23
Not enough data
8.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.3
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.7
10
Not enough data
4.2
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
7.8
33
8.9
230
7.8
35
9.2
241
7.8
37
9.3
274
Optimization
7.8
36
8.7
234
7.6
36
8.5
232
7.3
28
8.5
222
Customer Management
7.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
4.7
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
3.7
5
Not enough data
5.2
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
8.1
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
8.5
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.1
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
3.9
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
6.8
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
4.3
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
7.8
24
Not enough data
6.9
23
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
21
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Project management
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
7.5
16
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
3.7
5
Not enough data
3.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.1
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Project Management
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
8.3
58
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.5
51
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.1
49
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
48
Not enough data
8.0
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forecast and Resource Guru are categorized as Resource Management
Unique Categories
Forecast is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Project Management, and Work Management
Resource Guru is categorized as Project Collaboration and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forecast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Resource Guru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
37.4%
Computer Software
14.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Design
3.3%
Consulting
2.4%
Other
30.1%
Marketing and Advertising
14.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Computer Software
10.0%
Design
3.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.0%
Other
58.6%
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