Resource Planner Alternatives
Forecast Alternatives
Forecast (forecastapp.com) blends sales, projects, and resourcing into one platform, which makes it a compelling all-in-one for digital agencies. Once implemented, it can feel heavy and the pricing escalates quickly as you add seats or advanced modules.
If you want that same portfolio insight with a leaner experience and fewer surprises on the invoice, Resource Planner is a natural next step. It keeps the important data flowing but removes the overhead that slows teams down.
The better alternative: Resource Planner
Resource Planner focuses squarely on capacity, financial visibility, and automation. You still get pipeline-aware forecasting and scenario planning, but in an interface your team can operate without weeks of onboarding.
Thanks to MCP automations to integrations, you can connect tooling, trigger updates, and inform stakeholders without waiting for a custom plan. The result is a modern resource command center that stays approachable.
Forecast revenue with confidence
Layer scenarios, pipeline, and retainers to surface expected revenue next to utilization before it's too late.
AI workflows via MCP
Connect Model Context Protocol agents to draft schedules, summarize status, and answer questions instantly.
Embed & automate
Sync updates with webhooks and embed Resource Planner views inside the tools your stakeholders already live in.
Role-based control
Give executives, managers, and collaborators the exact access they need while keeping rollout fast and friendly.
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Here's how Resource Planner stacks up when teams needs basic scheduling along with a powerful long-term operating system.
| Feature | Forecast | Resource Planner |
|---|---|---|
Simple and intuitive resource planning Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Scheduling in Gantt Chart view with customizable zoom levels and view options. | ||
Best price matched to advanced features Resource Planner includes forecasting, automations, and integrations without enterprise markups. | ||
MCP integrations to orchestrate AI agents Connect your own AI agents through the Model Context Protocol to plan, report, and automate work. | ||
Embeddable experience and webhooks Embed scheduling views in your product and stream updates with webhooks for real-time sync. | ||
Granular roles and permissions Assign tailored visibility and edit rights for executives, managers, and collaborators. | ||
Forecasting expected revenue Blend pipeline, retainers, and project plans to see revenue projections alongside utilization. |
Conclusion
Forecast remains a strong option when you need a monolithic PSA, yet many teams find themselves paying for more modules than they use. Resource Planner narrows the scope to what resourcing and operations leaders need every day.
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