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Compare Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) and Resource Guru 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $4.16 1 person/month
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Star Rating
(1,482)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)Resource Guru
Star Rating
(399)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.16 1 person/month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kantata Professional Services Cloud excels in Project Budgeting with a score of 8.3, allowing for detailed financial tracking, while Resource Guru falls short with a score of 7.6, leading to concerns about its budgeting capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Resource Guru offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, making it more accessible for small businesses, whereas Kantata Professional Services Cloud has a lower score of 7.7, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight that Resource Guru shines in Scheduling with a score of 9.3, providing intuitive calendar views, while Kantata Professional Services Cloud scores 8.0, which may not meet the needs of users looking for advanced scheduling features.
- Users on G2 report that Kantata Professional Services Cloud has a robust Time Tracking feature with a score of 8.9, allowing for efficient tracking of billable hours, compared to Resource Guru, which scores 7.8 and lacks some advanced tracking functionalities.
- Reviewers say that Resource Guru provides excellent Customer Management tools, scoring 8.6, which helps small businesses manage client relationships effectively, while Kantata Professional Services Cloud struggles in this area with a score of 6.9, leading to potential gaps in client engagement.
- Users report that Kantata Professional Services Cloud has a more comprehensive Project Management suite, particularly in Task Management with a score of 8.7, while Resource Guru scores 7.9, indicating that it may not offer the same level of detail and control over tasks.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
No pricing availableResource Guru
Grasshopper
Starting at $4.16
1 person/month
The essentials of scheduling and resource management, with unlimited projects and clients.
- Drag-and-drop resource scheduling
- Personalized dashboards
- Configurable schedule & custom filters
Free Trial
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
No trial information availableResource Guru
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
1,164
8.9
326
Ease of Use
7.7
1,175
9.5
330
Ease of Setup
7.2
698
9.4
186
Ease of Admin
7.7
736
9.3
164
Quality of Support
8.3
1,063
9.3
261
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
728
9.3
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,094
9.7
312
Features by Category
Tasks
8.2
369
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
367
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
325
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
8.0
347
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
294
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
325
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
319
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
338
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
336
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
248
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
387
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
280
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.8
322
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
336
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
341
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.5
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
345
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
347
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.4
77
Not enough data
5.0
75
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
7.9
325
8.9
218
8.0
344
9.1
223
8.0
344
9.3
238
Optimization
7.8
333
8.7
221
7.9
347
8.5
217
7.2
305
8.5
209
Customer Management
6.9
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.7
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
7.7
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
220
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
7.6
197
Not enough data
7.2
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
7.4
156
Not enough data
7.2
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
151
Not enough data
6.7
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
7.9
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
7.1
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.0
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
144
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.8
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
4.8
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.6
42
Not enough data
4.6
43
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
7.3
139
Not enough data
7.1
153
Not enough data
7.3
149
Not enough data
Administration
7.8
157
Not enough data
7.4
139
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
Project management
7.8
155
Not enough data
7.6
152
Not enough data
8.1
159
Not enough data
7.6
153
Not enough data
7.9
162
Not enough data
7.3
139
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
Workload
8.2
162
Not enough data
7.7
152
Not enough data
7.5
141
Not enough data
7.9
156
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
7.2
148
Not enough data
6.9
143
Not enough data
7.7
152
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.3
156
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
8.1
149
Not enough data
Integration
7.3
121
Not enough data
7.4
120
Not enough data
7.1
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
36
Not enough data
5.8
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Project Management
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.2
54
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.3
43
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
7.0
37
Not enough data
6.5
36
Not enough data
7.4
37
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
7.9
40
Administration
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
7.3
34
Not enough data
8.9
38
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
7.1
35
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
7.0
36
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) and Resource Guru are categorized as Resource Management
Unique Categories
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble) is categorized as Work Management, Professional Services Automation, and Project Management
Resource Guru is categorized as Project Collaboration and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Resource Guru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.1%
Computer Software
14.6%
Marketing and Advertising
14.2%
Management Consulting
9.6%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
33.5%
Marketing and Advertising
14.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Computer Software
9.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Design
3.4%
Other
57.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Steve A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I use this software across a number of PS companies where I am a non-exec and advisor. It enables those businesses to maximise growth and achieve the maximum value at exit. A single source of automation and information which allows the business more...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jodi J.
Verified User in Online Media
They started out good for the price. Now their customer service is subpar, their product has not evolved well, and they are charging more. Non-responsive, non-customizable dashboard. They lock you into a contract and quote user agreement when you question...
Resource Guru
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Travis H.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
Guru sinks with different calendars. I can click on the links within Guru calendar or other calendars to reach data linked to events. I really like the ability to create filters and save those filters for other people calendars within my organization. ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chantelle V.
Verified User in Government Relations
having to reload it when it looses connectivity to your server.
Steve A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I use this software across a number of PS companies where I am a non-exec and advisor. It enables those businesses to maximise growth and achieve the maximum value at exit. A single source of automation and information which allows the business more...
Travis H.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
Guru sinks with different calendars. I can click on the links within Guru calendar or other calendars to reach data linked to events. I really like the ability to create filters and save those filters for other people calendars within my organization. ...
Jodi J.
Verified User in Online Media
They started out good for the price. Now their customer service is subpar, their product has not evolved well, and they are charging more. Non-responsive, non-customizable dashboard. They lock you into a contract and quote user agreement when you question...
Chantelle V.
Verified User in Government Relations
having to reload it when it looses connectivity to your server.
Discussions
Does Mavenlink have an integration platform?
2 comments
RS
Yes, you can. We needed a way to get monthly, recurring tasks to repeat for our retainer clients and Mavenlink created an integration for us.Read more
Mavenlink is a project management and resource planning software designed to help businesses manage their projects, resources, and financials in one place. It offers tools for collaboration, time tracking, and reporting to improve productivity and efficiency.
1 comment
Official Response from Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Mavenlink sits between your CRM & Backend Accounting Software (General Ledger). It allows you to know the availability of every resource, the status of every...Read more
Who uses Mavenlink?
1 comment
Official Response from Kantata Professional Services Automation (formerly Mavenlink+ Kimble)
Consulting / Professional Services - Every consultant acts as a project manager, whether for a big team or independently, so they need a tool to monitor both...Read more
Can I update something on my schedule if it has been put in by my manager?
5 comments
TW
If you have been given the correct permissions then yesRead more
Resource Guru has no more discussions with answers
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