Software · head to head
Timepage vs Resource Guru
Resource Guru
Software
The fast, simple way to schedule people and resources
- From
- $5/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application; Resource Guru limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to enterprise-level solutions
- They diverge on capability: Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Timepage and Resource Guru actually diverge.
| Attribute | Timepage | Resource Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/one-time | $5/month |
| Platforms | iOS, Apple Watch | Web |
| Founded | 1997 | 2012 |
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 Timepage
- Unique scrolling interface
- Weather forecasts
- Smart notifications
- Heat map view
- Duration picker
- iCloud
- Exchange
Only in Resource Guru
- Resource scheduling
- Availability management
- Clash management
- Forecasting
- Leave management
- Outlook
- Slack
- Zapier
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Timepage
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Resource Guru
- 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.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Timepage
$4.99/one-timeNo published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Timepage if
- You need unique scrolling interface.
- You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
- You also want weather forecasts.
Choose Resource Guru if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You also want availability management.
Questions people ask
- Is Timepage or Resource Guru better?
- Neither clearly leads. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Resource Guru at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Timepage or Resource Guru?
- Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Resource Guru at $5/month.
- Does Timepage or Resource Guru run on more platforms?
- Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch. Resource Guru runs on Web.
- What is Timepage best used for?
- Timepage is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can Timepage do that Resource Guru cannot?
- Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Resource Guru covers Resource scheduling, Availability management, Clash management, Forecasting. Both handle Google Calendar, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceResource 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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