Resource Guru

Overview

Resource Guru is a straightforward yet powerful resource management platform that helps teams plan workloads, track utilization, and prevent scheduling conflicts using clean visual dashboards and heatmaps. It handles quick team scheduling and provides capacity insights for better resource allocation.

Features

• Visual Scheduling: Drag-and-drop interface for quick resource allocation
• Workload Heatmaps: Color-coded views showing team capacity and utilization at a glance
• Availability Management: Track team member availability, time off, and holidays
• Clash Detection: Automatically identify and prevent scheduling conflicts
• Capacity Planning: See team capacity across projects and time periods
• Utilization Tracking: Monitor how efficiently resources are being used
• Custom Fields: Add project-specific information and metadata
• Waiting Lists: Queue bookings when resources aren't available
• Reports: Generate reports on utilization, availability, and resource allocation
• Mobile Apps: Manage schedules from iOS and Android devices
• Calendar Sync: Integrate with Google Calendar and Outlook
• API Access: Build custom integrations and workflows
• Permissions: Control who can view and edit resource schedules

Best For

Teams and agencies that need a simple, visual way to manage resource scheduling without the complexity of enterprise tools. Ideal for creative agencies, professional services firms, and project-based teams.

Pricing

• Grasshopper: $4.16 per user per month (annual billing) - Basic features for small teams
• Blackbelt: $6.65 per user per month (annual billing) - Advanced features and reporting
• Master: $10 per user per month (annual billing) - Full feature set with premium support

All plans include unlimited bookings and projects. Free 30-day trial available.

Integrations

Connects with popular tools including Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, and Zapier for custom workflows.