Resource Planner Alternatives
Tempo Alternatives
Tempo.io is a natural pick when your entire organization lives in Jira. Timesheets, cost trackers, and resource views are convenient, but they lean heavily on Jira configuration and can be clunky for non-technical stakeholders.
If you want a planning hub that embraces Jira data while staying accessible for finance, sales, or leadership, Resource Planner steps in with a cleaner interface and richer financial forecasting.
The better alternative: Resource Planner
Resource Planner integrates with Jira without forcing your entire workflow into it. You get drag-and-drop scheduling, utilization dashboards, and forward-looking revenue insights in a dedicated workspace built for planners.
Automations driven by MCP, along with webhooks and embeddable timelines, mean you can keep Jira as a system of record while letting every team see schedules and forecasts in the context that makes sense to them.
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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Compare how Resource Planner expands on Tempo's Jira-first approach with broader visibility and automation designed for cross-functional teams.
| Feature | Tempo | 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
Tempo continues to work well for teams tied closely to Jira, but it struggles to satisfy finance and operations leaders who need forecasting and packaged reporting. Resource Planner closes that gap with native financial features and smoother sharing.
Evaluate Resource Planner alongside Tempo and see how quickly you can move from reactive timesheets to proactive portfolio planning.