Workload or Forecast for an IT department?
Forecast fits digital agencies and product teams with client billing. Workload fits internal IT departments managing IT capacity, allocation conflicts, timesheet, and Run/Build/Innovation portfolio — 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.
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Forecast targets agencies and product teams with project budget and staffing. Workload targets internal IT departments with capacity planning, IT portfolio, and executive reporting.
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Workload is for you if…
- You're an internal IT department (not an agency)
- You manage Run / Build / Innovation and IT budget
- You need CIO KPIs and executive reporting
- You integrate Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, or CSV
- You want portfolio what-if scenarios and capacity conflicts
Forecast is a better fit if…
- You're a digital agency or studio
- Client billing and project margin are central
- You staff creative/product teams, not an IT department
- No IT governance or CIO budget envelopes
Frequently asked questions
Can Workload replace Forecast?
For an internal IT department, yes — Workload covers capacity planning, allocation, and timesheet better suited to IT. Forecast remains relevant for agencies with billing and commercial staffing.
What's the difference between Forecast and Workload?
Forecast = agency resources + project budget. Workload = IT capacity + CIO portfolio + conflicts + timesheet integrations + executive reporting for IT leaders.