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Resource Guru vs Structured

Resource Guru
Software
The fast, simple way to schedule people and resources
- From
- $5/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Resource Guru limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to enterprise-level solutions; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- They diverge on capability: Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling, Structured covers Visual timeline.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Resource Guru and Structured actually diverge.
| Attribute | Resource Guru | Structured |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Resource Guru
- Resource scheduling
- Availability management
- Clash management
- Forecasting
- Leave management
- Outlook
- Slack
- Zapier
Only in Structured
- Visual timeline
- Time blocking
- Calendar integration
- Widgets
- Recurring tasks
- Apple Calendar
- Apple Reminders
- iCloud sync
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Resource Guru
- Schedulingnot Structured
- Appointment bookingnot Structured
- Time trackingnot Structured
- Resource managementnot Structured
- Team coordinationnot Structured
Structured
- Productivitynot Resource Guru
- Collaborationnot Resource Guru
- Task managementnot Resource Guru
- Organizationnot Resource Guru
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Resource Guru
- Limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to enterprise-level solutions
- Lacks scalability for large organizations or complex project management scenarios
- No offline mode requires constant internet connectivity
- Limited integrations compared to competitors with broader ecosystem support
- No native invoicing or billing features for financial management
Structured
- No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
- Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
- Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
- One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps
Pricing, plan by plan
Resource Guru
$5/month- Grasshopper$5/month
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited clients
- Personalized dashboards
- Blackbelt$8/month
- All Grasshopper features
- Timesheets
- Time tracking
- Master$12/month
- All Blackbelt features
- Booking approval workflow
- SSO single sign-on
Structured
Free- FreeFree
- Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
- Task subtasks and notes
- Icons and color coding
- Pro$null/month or year or lifetime
- Structured AI for smart planning
- Calendar and reminders import
- Recurring tasks
Which should you pick?
Choose Resource Guru if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You also want availability management.
Choose Structured if
- You need visual timeline.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- You also want time blocking.
Questions people ask
- Is Resource Guru or Structured better?
- Neither clearly leads. Resource Guru starts at $5/month and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Resource Guru or Structured?
- Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5/month for Resource Guru and Free for Structured.
- Does Resource Guru or Structured run on more platforms?
- Resource Guru runs on Web. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- Can I use Structured for free?
- Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Resource Guru starts at $5/month.
- What is Resource Guru best used for?
- Resource Guru is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
- What can Resource Guru do that Structured cannot?
- Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling, Availability management, Clash management, Forecasting. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Both handle Google Calendar, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Resource Guru: How is Resource Guru priced?
Resource Guru offers three per-user tiers: Grasshopper ($5/month), Blackbelt ($8/month), and Master ($12/month). Annual billing gives 2 months free. Non-human resources like meeting rooms cost $2.08-5.00 per item depending on tier. A free 30-day trial is available.
SourceStructured: Is Structured free to use?
Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.
SourceResource Guru: What integrations does Resource Guru offer?
Resource Guru integrates with Jira, Asana, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Zapier, Make, Salesforce, and Gmail for seamless workflow automation.
SourceStructured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?
Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.
SourceResource Guru: Does Resource Guru have time tracking?
Time tracking is included in Blackbelt and Master plans, allowing teams to monitor billable and non-billable hours. The Grasshopper plan does not include this feature.
SourceStructured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?
Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.
SourceResource Guru: Can Resource Guru be used offline?
No, Resource Guru is a cloud-based platform that requires internet connectivity to access. There is no offline mode available.
SourceStructured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?
On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.
SourceResource Guru: Is Resource Guru suitable for large enterprises?
Resource Guru works well for small to mid-sized teams and agencies but may face scalability limitations for large enterprises requiring advanced reporting, project financial visibility, or complex multi-team workflows.
SourceStructured: Does Structured work across all my devices?
Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.
SourceStructured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?
On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.
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