Workload or Runn for an IT team?
Choose Runn for visual resource scheduling (agencies, services, utilization). Choose Workload for an internal IT department: net capacity, conflicts, timesheet, Run/Build portfolio, and CIO reporting — 14-day trial, from €59/month.
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 Runn
Runn is a visual resource scheduler (utilization, projects). Workload is the System of Record (SoR) for IT capacity planning — plan, allocate, timesheet, govern, report.
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Workload is a fit if…
- Internal IT / IT PMO, not an agency
- You steer an IT project portfolio and budget envelopes
- Timesheet (Tempo, Azure DevOps) and planned vs actual are mandatory
- You need conflict detection, not only a resource Gantt
- Team size 20–500 IT staff
Runn is a better fit if…
- Agency, studio, or professional services (visual staffing)
- Utilization and project scheduling are enough, without IT governance
- No engineering timesheet or executive capacity report
Frequently asked questions
Does Runn replace IT capacity planning software?
Runn covers scheduling and utilization. It does not replace an IT capacity SoR (net capacity, conflicts, timesheet, committee). That is Workload’s job.
Can we use Runn and Workload together?
Rarely useful. If you are an internal IT department, Workload should be the capacity source of truth. Runn can remain for a separate agency/delivery team.
Runn vs Workload: pricing?
Runn is typically per-user. Workload starts at €59/month (Starter, CSV import); timesheet integrations from Professional. 14-day trial, no credit card.
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.