Head-to-head · Resource Management Software
Retain vs SAVIOM
Retain leads on 0 checks, SAVIOM on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRetain · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly SAVIOM
- Most featuresRetain · 5 of 5
Retain scores higher on our rubric for resource management software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Retain is the better fit for established enterprises needing governed staffing. SAVIOM is the better fit for large organizations needing configurable controls.
- Retain fits best
Established enterprises needing governed staffing
- SAVIOM fits best
Large organizations needing configurable controls
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Retain 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | SAVIOM 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Resource Management Software | #7 in Resource Management Software |
| Best for | Established enterprises needing governed staffing | Large organizations needing configurable controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 60 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Retain 5/5 · SAVIOM 0/5 | ||
| Capacity planning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Workload management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Skills matching | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scenario planning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Resource requests | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Planning granularity | Custom | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Retain is a resource management platform for professional services organisations coordinating complex projects across departments, projects and locations. It brings together resource planning, scheduling, capacity reporting, workload and… Read the review → |
SAVIOM is an enterprise resource and workforce management platform for medium-sized and large organizations. It brings together resource forecasting, demand planning, capacity planning, workload balancing, project scheduling, allocation,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Retain — where it wins
- Capacity, workload and utilisation visibility across teams
- Skills taxonomy, matching and AI-assisted suitability recommendations
- Scenario planning, requests, analytics, audit trails and SSO
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web platform may not suit teams needing broader platform coverage
- Enterprise-oriented governance may exceed smaller teams' needs
SAVIOM — where it wins
- Forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, and workload balancing
- Configurable dashboards, workflows, permissions, and planning rules
- Integrations across ERP, PPM, HR, and business intelligence systems
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform coverage
- Quote-based pricing requires contact with sales
- Designed for larger organizations rather than simple resource planning
- Retain8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A governed resource management platform for complex professional services staffing.
Visit RetainFull verdict → - SAVIOM8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 60-day trial
A configurable web platform for forecasting, scheduling, utilization, and workforce planning.
Visit SAVIOMFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Napta vs Retain
- Napta vs SAVIOM
- Tempus Resource vs Retain
- Tempus Resource vs SAVIOM
- EG Silverbucket vs Retain
- EG Silverbucket vs SAVIOM
- Retain vs Meisterplan
- Retain vs Mosaic
All resource management software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Last updated · How we research and update





