Workload or Jira Tempo for capacity planning?
Keep Jira (and Tempo if needed): Workload does not replace Jira. Tempo is enough if all planning lives in Jira and you only need time tracking. Choose Workload if you are a CIO office and need the missing capacity layer — multi-source view (Jira, Azure DevOps, CSV), conflict detection, and CODIR KPIs — with Tempo sync from Professional.
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.
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Jira stays your delivery tool. Tempo often stays for timesheets. Workload adds the CIO capacity layer: net capacity, cross-project conflicts, and executive reporting — Tempo sync from Professional.
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Workload is for you if…
- You keep Jira for backlog/sprints and want a CIO capacity layer
- You want a multi-project capacity view (not Jira-only)
- You must detect overload and allocation conflicts
- You combine Jira + other tools or non-Jira teams
- You keep Tempo for timesheets and Workload for capacity
Jira Tempo is enough if…
- 100% of projects and teams are in Jira
- Primary need is timesheets and Jira capacity board
- You already run Atlassian suite and want no extra tool
- No cross-tool CIO reporting or multi-source portfolio
Frequently asked questions
Does Workload replace Jira Tempo?
No. Clear positioning: Jira stays; Tempo can stay for time entry. Workload syncs Tempo actuals with planned capacity and handles conflicts + CIO portfolio. Many customers run Tempo + Workload.
Do I need Jira to use Workload?
No. Workload works standalone with CSV import on Starter. Jira Tempo and Azure DevOps integrations are available from the Professional plan.
How does Workload pricing compare to Tempo?
Tempo is billed per Atlassian user as a Jira add-on. Workload is capacity planning SaaS from $59/month with a 14-day trial — CIO-focused, not Jira-team-only.
What layer does Workload add after Jira?
Net capacity (leave, run), Hard/Soft/Tentative allocation, cross-project conflicts, portfolio arbitration, and CIO KPIs. Jira remains the delivery system; Workload is the capacity system of record.
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.