Head-to-head · Time Management Apps
Resource Guru vs Runn
Resource Guru leads on 1 check, Runn on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreResource Guru · 7.5/10
- Lowest starting priceResource Guru · $4.16/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresResource Guru · 5 of 5
Resource Guru scores higher on our rubric for time management apps: 7.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #19 and #23.
Resource Guru is cheaper to start at $4.16/user/mo against $7/user/mo.
Resource Guru is the better fit for low-cost team resource scheduling. Runn is the better fit for resource capacity and scenario planning.
- Resource Guru fits best
Low-cost team resource scheduling
- Runn fits best
Resource capacity and scenario planning
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Side by side
| Feature | Resource Guru 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Runn 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #19 in Time Management Apps | #23 in Time Management Apps |
| Best for | Low-cost team resource scheduling | Resource capacity and scenario planning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4.16/mo (best) | $7/seat/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 18 integrations |
| Features Resource Guru 5/5 · Runn 4/5 | ||
| Time blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Recurring tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workload planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Task views | Calendar | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, api | web, chrome_extension, api |
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| Our verdict | Resource Guru is web-based resource management software for teams scheduling people, projects, equipment, and meeting rooms. Its shared schedule brings together bookings, availability, leave, milestones, workload planning, and capacity… Read the review → |
Runn is resource management and capacity planning software for teams assigning people to technical and other project-based work. It is aimed at professional services, delivery, engineering, operations, and similar organizations that need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Resource Guru — where it wins
- Capacity planning with workload and heatmap views
- Two-way syncing with Outlook and Google Calendar
- Bookings, clash management, leave tracking, and timesheets
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no unlimited free plan
- Web and API coverage may not suit mobile-first users
- Advanced features are distributed across higher plans
Runn — where it wins
- Capacity, availability, and utilization charts support resource decisions
- Scenario planning covers tentative projects and changing workloads
- Planned-versus-actual reports connect schedules with tracked hours
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
- Designed for resource planning rather than task management
- Not designed to be viewed on mobile devices
- Resource Guru7.5/10 · 30-day trial
A focused team scheduler with capacity planning, calendars, timesheets, and reporting.
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A focused choice for planning capacity, utilization, and project resources.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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