Workload or Jira Tempo for capacity planning?
Tempo fits if all planning lives in Jira and you only need Jira time/resource tracking. Workload fits if you are a CIO office with multiple sources (Jira, Azure DevOps, CSV), need global capacity view, conflict detection, and executive reporting — with Tempo sync from the Professional plan.
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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Tempo is the timesheet/resource module in the Jira ecosystem. Workload is a CIO capacity platform with Tempo sync — portfolio view, conflicts, and KPIs beyond Jira alone.
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Workload is for you if…
- You want a multi-project CIO capacity view (not Jira-only)
- You must detect overload and allocation conflicts
- You combine Jira + other tools or non-Jira teams
- You want CIO KPIs and portfolio what-if scenarios
- 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?
Not necessarily. Workload integrates Tempo to sync actuals (timesheets) with planned capacity. Many customers keep Tempo for entry and Workload for capacity planning and conflicts.
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.
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.