Microsoft To Do vs. Resource Guru

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft To Do
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
Resource Guru
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Resource Guru is presented as a fast, flexible way to schedule teams and projects. It enables users to: Manage people, equipment, and meeting rooms in one place Assign work, book time off, and edit schedules in seconds Track availability in real-time and avoid unrealistic workloads Keep a team up-to-date with personal dashboards and daily schedule emails Analyze utilization rates, clients, and projects for more accurate project forecasts and…
$4.16
per month per user
Pricing
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Editions & Modules
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Grasshopper Plan
$4.16
per user, per month
Blackbelt Plan
$6.65
per user, per month
Master Plan
$10
per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Features
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft To Do
5.6
76 Ratings
32% below category average
Resource Guru
8.8
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Task Management8.076 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management6.341 Ratings8.93 Ratings
Gantt Charts4.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling7.958 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Workflow Automation3.033 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration5.067 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology6.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology7.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management3.038 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration6.342 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access7.871 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking3.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Change request and Case Management5.39 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management4.95 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft To Do
6.5
7 Ratings
17% below category average
Resource Guru
8.0
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Quotes/estimates5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Invoicing7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Project & financial reporting7.96 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Integration with accounting software6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(73 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.6
(30 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft To DoResource Guru
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
I think Microsoft To Do is helpful for people who don't need a lot of customization in a task manager. I prefer using 3rd party task managers that allow me to create projects with tasks and subtasks. But for a team that already uses Microsoft products and doesn't want to learn or invest capital in another task manager, Microsoft To Do covers the basics and syncs with your calendar.
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Resource Guru
It is very well suited when different branches of the company reside in different countries or time zones. It allows the project manager to efficiently keep track of the progress of their team members. It reduces the need for intensive calls where the manager asks for an extensive check in and update from each individual person. It also allows the project manager to update tasks and timelines as needed.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Wunderlist is what you need for your to do lists. It's really simple to use.
  • Allows you to set due date to your lists, share them with your team and/or create a folder to divide and organize all your list set
  • Also, Wunderlist is compatible with all platform and devices. So you can always be updated on your list or work on them from wherever you are and with all the devices you have.
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Resource Guru
  • We can color by client, project, booker for clear picture.
  • There are filters to select particular resources for need of our event.
  • We can easily see booked and free time.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Viewing more than one task at a time.
  • Email forwarding tasks - sometimes can be buggy and not always smooth.
  • Option to show more detail on a task without clicking task - example: being able to see attachment without clicking on task to view.
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Resource Guru
  • lacks real-time logging button
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
It's working, and doing precisely what we selected it for. The only hesitation is if Microsoft suddenly drops the platform.
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Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
Usability
Microsoft
User friendly, easy to configure, and VERY simplistic. I particularly use heavily the phone app feature. While others in the room are on social media, I am reviewing my tasks and this triggers other tasks I know I need to get done. I like the sense of accomplishment of moving things to the completed pile as well.
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Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Microsoft
I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Microsoft
Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
It's a small tool compared to bigger project management software, but we found that they work perfectly together. It helps you declutter the larger PM tools, keep your smaller tasks in-line and make sure they get completed. When you're working in a creative agency, ideas and tasks are flying around, so having a tool like this that keeps you accountable and reminds you of your tasks is a must!
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Resource Guru
Resource Guru is the only product of it's kind that I have used regularly. Slack is comparable in allowing communication between teams, but doesn't have nearly the functionality of Resource Guru. Resource Guru is the only product that I am aware of that manages tasks and deadlines between various team members, and can be accessed by all members.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Its affordable enough that the limited set of problems it solves are worth the investment.
  • If you already have Office 365 it doesn't really make sense unless you hate the task app.
  • With Microsoft acquiring Wunderlist I wouldn't start investing in this product. I would either choose Office 365 and go with TO-DO or use a free app.
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Resource Guru
  • It's easy to assign work to the resources.
  • Resources can be filtered with various criteria as per the project needs.
  • We get clear picture of assigned tasks and hence project progress.
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ScreenShots

Resource Guru Screenshots

Screenshot of Simple, drag-and-drop schedulingScreenshot of Focus in on specific groups of resourcesScreenshot of Helps with utilization and capacity managementScreenshot of Manages sick days, holidays, and any other types of time off.Screenshot of A single resource poolScreenshot of Repeats weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly