Scope
- AirSaas
- Portfolio / transformation steering
- Workload
- IT capacity: teams, allocations, conflicts, timesheet
Workload or AirSaas for IT capacity planning?
Choose AirSaas if you mainly need a project / transformation steering frame and portfolio reporting. Choose Workload if your core need is net IT team capacity, allocation conflicts, timesheet (Jira Tempo / Azure DevOps), and committee reporting — 14-day trial, from €59/month.
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Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, and Toggl integrations from the Professional plan
The Starter plan includes the full trial and CSV import; native integrations start on Professional.
Compare plans →Workload vs AirSaas
AirSaas is often cited for portfolio steering and transformation on the CIO side. Workload is the System of Record (SoR) for IT capacity — plan, allocate, timesheet, govern, report.
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AirSaas and Workload at a glance
Audience
- AirSaas
- CIO / PMO oriented to portfolio
- Workload
- CIO and IT PMO teams of 20–500
IT timesheet
- AirSaas
- Depends on offer / existing stack
- Workload
- Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, Toggl, Clockify (Professional)
Time to value
- AirSaas
- Depends on rollout scope
- Workload
- ~30 min with CSV import (Starter)
Pricing
- AirSaas
- Quote / offer-based
- Workload
- Public, from €59/month (Starter)
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| Criterion | AirSaas | Workload |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Portfolio / transformation steering | IT capacity: teams, allocations, conflicts, timesheet |
| Audience | CIO / PMO oriented to portfolio | CIO and IT PMO teams of 20–500 |
| IT timesheet | Depends on offer / existing stack | Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, Toggl, Clockify (Professional) |
| Time to value | Depends on rollout scope | ~30 min with CSV import (Starter) |
| Pricing | Quote / offer-based | Public, from €59/month (Starter) |
Workload is a fit if…
- You need net capacity and cross-project overload every day
- Engineering timesheet (Tempo / Azure DevOps) and planned vs actual are critical
- You are leaving Excel as the capacity source of truth
- IT-team budget with public pricing from €59/month
AirSaas is a better fit if…
- Your priority is steering / transformation more than detailed load
- You do not need a unified capacity + timesheet SoR
- The need is mostly strategic reporting without fine allocation
Frequently asked questions
Does AirSaas replace a capacity planning tool?
AirSaas is often positioned on portfolio steering and transformation. Workload targets the operational capacity layer (load, conflicts, timesheet). They can coexist depending on the need.
Does Workload replace AirSaas?
Not at portfolio / transformation parity. Workload covers tactical IT capacity and the Capacity Committee — not an AirSaas clone.
What does Workload cost vs AirSaas?
Workload starts at €59/month (Starter, 20 users included) with a 14-day trial. AirSaas pricing is quote-based; for Workload, see the pricing page.
Does Workload offer a free trial?
Yes — 14-day free trial with no credit card at simpleworkload.com/register. CSV import on Starter (~30 minutes for first setup).
Do you need Jira to use Workload?
No. Workload runs standalone with CSV/Excel import (Starter). Jira Tempo and Azure DevOps integrations are on the Professional plan.
What IT team size is Workload built for?
CIO and IT PMO teams from 20 to 500 people. Below 15 staff Excel may suffice; from 30–50 onward a dedicated tool typically pays off quickly.
Can you migrate from Excel or an existing PPM?
Yes. Workload offers CSV/Excel, Sciforma, and MS Project migration kits with guided wizards. Most IT departments migrate teams and projects in hours.
Does Workload replace full enterprise PPM?
Not at multi-BU PPM parity. Workload is the tactical IT capacity layer (teams, allocations, conflicts, timesheet) — often alongside Sciforma/Planview or replacing Excel.
Which timesheet integrations are available?
Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, Toggl, and Clockify (Professional plan). Workload compares planned vs actual for CIO reporting and PvA variance.
How does Workload handle intelligent allocation?
Transparent 0–100 scoring (skills ~60%, availability ~40%) with conflict detection — no opaque ML on your data. Generative AI may enrich explanatory text only.