Workload or Clarizen for an IT department?
Clarizen fits large organizations with mature enterprise PPM and significant budget. Workload fits IT departments (20–500 staff) who need capacity visibility, conflicts, and timesheet quickly — ~30 min setup, from $59/month, 14-day trial.
Features by plan
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 Clarizen
Clarizen (Planview Adaptive) is enterprise PPM for large organizations. Workload focuses on IT capacity and allocation for CIO teams who want agility without heavy rollout.
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Workload is for you if…
- Mid-size IT department seeking lighter Clarizen/Planview alternative
- Tactical capacity planning without full enterprise PPM
- Fast adoption (< 1 month) and self-serve desired
- Jira Tempo / Azure DevOps integrations are priority
- IT capacity budget vs enterprise PPM licensing
Clarizen is a better fit if…
- Large enterprise with Clarizen/Planview already deployed
- Enterprise PPM workflows and multi-BU governance required
- Budget and PMO team for long rollout
- Need full Clarizen replacement at PPM parity
Frequently asked questions
Does Workload replace Clarizen?
Not at full enterprise PPM parity. Workload replaces or complements the IT capacity layer many departments manage poorly in Clarizen + Excel — faster, lower cost, IT-team focused.
Clarizen vs Workload: rollout time?
Clarizen/Planview: typically months to quarters with PMO. Workload: first results in ~30 minutes with CSV import, adoption in weeks.
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.