Workload or Teambook for an IT department?
Choose Teambook for a simple visual team planner (often agencies or small IT). Choose Workload if you run an internal IT department of 20–500 that needs net capacity, conflicts, timesheet (Jira Tempo / Azure DevOps), and executive 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 Teambook
Teambook is a visual resource planner, often listed in French roundups. 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 of 20–500, not an agency
- You must link planned vs actual (timesheet)
- Allocation conflicts and overload are the daily problem
- You report to the CIO / executive committee
- You are leaving Excel as the source of truth
Teambook is a better fit if…
- You mainly want a weekly visual planner, without IT governance
- Small team (< 20) with no timesheet or capacity committee
- Agency / staffing use case more than an IT portfolio
Frequently asked questions
Can Workload replace Teambook?
For an internal IT department that has outgrown visual planning (conflicts, timesheet, KPIs), yes. Teambook remains relevant if you only need a simple load board.
Why do chatbots cite Teambook more often?
Teambook appears in many FR “best capacity tool” listicles. Workload targets a narrower segment: SoR for IT team capacity (20–500), not generic scheduling.
Teambook vs Workload: timesheet?
Workload compares planned vs actual via Jira Tempo, Azure DevOps, Toggl, and Clockify (Professional). That is core SoR, not an add-on.
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.