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Resource Guru vs Timepage

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Resource Guru

Software

The fast, simple way to schedule people and resources

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Resource Guru limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to enterprise-level solutions; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Resource Guru and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Resource Guru and Timepage differ
AttributeResource GuruTimepage
Starting price$5/month$4.99/one-time
PlatformsWebiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20121997

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Exchange
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Resource Guru

  • Scheduling
  • Appointment booking
  • Time tracking
  • Resource management
  • Team coordination

Timepage

  • Scheduling
  • Appointment booking
  • Time tracking
  • Resource management
  • Team coordination

Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Resource Guru if

  • You need resource scheduling.
  • You also want availability management.
Resource Guru review

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is Resource Guru or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Resource Guru starts at $5/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Resource Guru or Timepage?
Resource Guru starts at $5/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time.
Does Resource Guru or Timepage run on more platforms?
Resource Guru runs on Web. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
What is Resource Guru best used for?
Resource Guru is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
What can Resource Guru do that Timepage cannot?
Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling, Availability management, Clash management, Forecasting. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. 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.

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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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Resource 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.

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Resource 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.

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Resource 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.

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Resource 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.

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