Resource Guru vs. SmartSuite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
SmartSuite
Score 2.3 out of 10
N/A
SmartSuite provides a collaborative Work Management platform that enables teams to plan, track and manage workflows - whether it be a project, an ongoing process or routine everyday tasks. SmartSuite helps coordinate people and work across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish the work that matters most. Team members can create a workflow, or choose from over 200 templates that can be tailored to their exact needs.
$10
per month per user
Pricing
Resource GuruSmartSuite
Editions & Modules
Grasshopper Plan
$4.16
per user, per month
Blackbelt Plan
$6.65
per user, per month
Master Plan
$10
per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Resource GuruSmartSuite
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Top Pros
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Features
Resource GuruSmartSuite
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Resource Guru
8.8
3 Ratings
14% above category average
SmartSuite
1.2
19 Ratings
146% below category average
Resource Management8.93 Ratings1.218 Ratings
Scheduling8.63 Ratings1.217 Ratings
Team Collaboration9.02 Ratings1.219 Ratings
Task Management00 Ratings1.219 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings1.215 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings1.219 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Document Management00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
Email integration00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings1.215 Ratings
Change request and Case Management00 Ratings1.217 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings1.216 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Resource Guru
8.0
2 Ratings
6% above category average
SmartSuite
1.1
16 Ratings
149% below category average
Project & financial reporting8.02 Ratings1.215 Ratings
Quotes/estimates00 Ratings1.215 Ratings
Invoicing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Integration with accounting software00 Ratings1.110 Ratings
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User Ratings
Resource GuruSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
1.2
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Resource GuruSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SmartSuite
It is best suited to be a google alternative for a google drive due to its multiple functions. Can add action items, upload multiple types of files and assign people responsibilities and tasks. It combines resource platform abilities with project management functionality in order to unite all your needs in one area.
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Pros
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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SmartSuite
  • SmartSuite is a good collaboration tool
  • The capabilities of the platform are immense
  • The customization features allow users to set up the report type and view it exactly as they want
  • The choice of the fields to be used in the records and reports is really wide
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Cons
Resource Guru
  • lacks real-time logging button
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SmartSuite
  • A little better home screen, which is already in the works!
  • Better experience in the my work panel, which is also in the works already!
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Likelihood to Renew
Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
I have a great expereance
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Usability
Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
This is beta software without support. Nobody works at this company.
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Support Rating
Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process
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Implementation Rating
Resource Guru
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
That's easy. Just try
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Alternatives Considered
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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SmartSuite
For our team, SmartSuite contains all features that we need. Before we use Asana, Trello and tried to use Airtable. But all of these management systems did not satisfy us. Then we started using SmartSuite, got to know all the possibilities and decided to switch to it
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Return on Investment
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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SmartSuite
  • We have to spend less time on checking where the project is at
  • We can have less PM's in the business
  • Our clients are happier thus leading to more business
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ScreenShots

Resource Guru Screenshots

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SmartSuite Screenshots

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