Speaker 1: So, you're a project manager leading a team. Resource management tools are really useful for planning and managing work, but if you're anything like me, you don't want to have to sign up for endless free trials and set up your demo project a million times in order to figure out what software is going to work for you and your team. You may be under a time constraint to submit a recommendation for which software to use and how many licenses to get. So my goal here is to save you some time by going through five of the best software you can use to manage resources and which cases. Use each one so you know what to choose by the end of this video. We're ready to dive in. Let us know by hitting the subscribe button. Starting with number one, we have Cantata, an all-in-one software that makes core planning, execution, resource management, project accounting, and analysis systems easily accessible in one place. When it comes to tools for resource management, Cantata ticks all the boxes. The resource management module allows you to track and organize any aspect of a project or task in real time, including resource forecasting, capacity management, skills management, scenario planning, and role-based planning. Its versatility and flexibility allow you to easily make changes when needed. It also features data integration with other systems and offers more accounting tools than the majority of other software out there, giving you access to project costs, project and task budget management, real-time utilization and margin tracking, invoicing, and more. Its sophisticated collaboration tools allow teams and individuals to communicate via private and public discussions regarding tasks and projects. This comprehensive software may take some time to really get the hang of on an advanced level, but it is quite easy to get started and learn. If you need help, Cantata offers professional consultants who build reports just for your business. They also offer training resources for you to take advantage of. Cantata pricing is based on your business needs, so all you need to do is fill out a short form on their website in order to get a quote for a custom plan. Coming in at number two, we have Resource Management by Smartsheet, which helps project managers find qualified people for each project, schedule them, track and manage time, and predict hiring needs. Smartsheet's capabilities include workflow automation, intelligent workflows, integrations, team collaboration, content management, resource management, and so much more. Automated features make it so that you don't have to bother with repetitive daily tasks, giving you the time and mental space to be more productive. Thanks to the software's many features, teams are working in sync, finding digital solutions through automation, becoming more flexible in the face of change, and completing tasks quickly and efficiently. After a 30-day trial, you can opt for a pro, business, or enterprise account. Pricing varies depending on the size of your team, with pros starting at $7 per user per month. Number three on our list is Monday.com. Monday.com's platform is organized in a way that allows teams to freely communicate and get a panoramic view of all current projects. The user-friendly interface allows you to hit the ground running, as it doesn't require a lot of time to learn how to use the platform. Teams can get right to business assigning projects, setting up timelines, and managing any aspect of a project. The workload view allows you to see which individuals or teams are available to take on extra work, and which are already at full capacity. If timeline or ownership adjustments need to be made, you can do so with a click of a button, regardless of where you are, thanks to the Monday.com app. Now, whether you're at home or on the go, you have access to everything you need to organize your teams and projects in an easily accessible place. Monday.com is designed to work well with over 40 other apps you know and love, including Slack, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Trello, Dropbox, and more. All in all, this software is well-rounded, easy to use, and a crowd favorite. You can try Monday.com for free with a 14-day trial, after you can expect to pay from $6 per user per month, or you can take advantage of their offer for a free plan for up to 2 users. Moving on to number 4, we have Forecast.app, one of the best AI-assisted resource management solutions out there. Sometimes we just need an automated system to make our lives a little bit easier, and with AI capabilities, Forecast helps companies worldwide improve their key performance indicators help with scheduling, and make sure to match the right people with the right jobs. AI technology does this by learning the patterns and results of the work being done, and optimizes every aspect of a project moving forward. Auto-scheduling takes the burden of needing to manually assign resources to tasks away from you, giving you more time to focus on more important issues. In fact, resource allocation and task estimations can be completely automated if you choose. If you need someone with a specific role or skillset for a specific task, the searchable database allows you to find the right person who is also most likely to be available. Forecast also provides built-in timesheets and tracking compatible with both iOS and Android apps, so that you can track from anywhere you go. Integrations are also fairly better with Forecast than they are with other software, and you'll be able to find many tools in the vast app catalog. Their software is used in over 40 countries by teams and agencies of all sizes. Despite having a higher learning curve than other software, it's a great one to try. To get started with Forecast, you can take advantage of their 14-day free trial. After that, you can choose between their Lite, Pro, and Enterprise subscription options, with Lite starting at $29 per user per month. And coming in at number 5 is Float, which is particularly useful for agencies and production teams. This resource management software is no joke, it packs a punch while still being easy to use. Buzzfeed, MetaLab, and over 4,000 more of the top teams in the world choose Float to manage their projects. Float's scheduling interface is comprehensive and effortless to learn. It's designed to be so straightforward that you don't even have to think twice when creating and assigning projects, checking your team's availability, setting custom hours, scheduling time off, and letting your team know what you're working on for the day. One of the great things about Float is that it's designed to handle large agencies and teams, so its speed and efficiency are never compromised when performing tasks with other software. You're able to keep track of your resource utilization, monitor project budgets, and predict your team's capacity using real-time reporting. The time tracking feature also allows you to see your team's scheduled hours versus the time actually spent on tasks. And it just keeps getting better. Float comes with integrations that work seamlessly with many apps you already use. For example, you're able to sync and schedule projects from your Jira, Asana, Teamwork, or Trello accounts, import your Google or Outlook calendar directly into Float, and stay up to date on any scheduled changes using Slack, email, or push notifications to your phone. Float offers a free 30-day trial with unlimited access to resource planning and time tracking features for you to try and fall in love with. Once the trial does end, you can expect to pay $6 per user per month or $10 per user per month with time tracking. You can also check out their volume and yearly subscription discounts. Now that you know about five of the best project resource management software out there, let us know in the comments which one you're excited to try. If you enjoyed this video, be sure to let us know by clicking the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications with the bell icon, so you'll be the first to know when we post new videos just like this. We'll see you in the next one. Cheers.