Timewax
Resource management software
Work management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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€300 per month
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What is Timewax
Timewax is a professional services resource management platform focused on capacity planning, project staffing, and forecasting. It is used by services organizations (such as agencies and consultancies) to match demand with available skills and to monitor utilization and delivery timelines. The product emphasizes scenario planning and forward-looking scheduling rather than task-level work execution. It typically sits alongside time tracking, CRM, and project delivery tools via integrations.
Strong capacity and forecasting
Timewax centers on forward-looking resource planning, including demand vs. capacity views and utilization forecasting. It supports planning across multiple projects and time horizons, which fits organizations that need to anticipate staffing gaps. Scenario planning helps teams compare alternative staffing plans before committing. This focus is often more developed than in general work management tools that prioritize task execution.
Skills-based staffing workflows
The platform supports staffing decisions based on skills, roles, and availability rather than only assigning named individuals. This is useful for services teams that staff dynamically across concurrent engagements. It helps standardize how resource managers request, allocate, and confirm assignments. These workflows reduce reliance on spreadsheets for matching people to work.
Integrations for services stack
Timewax is commonly positioned to integrate with adjacent systems such as project delivery, time tracking, and CRM to align plans with actuals. This allows organizations to keep a dedicated planning layer while continuing to use existing execution tools. Integration options can reduce duplicate data entry for projects, people, and time. It supports a modular approach compared with suites that require adopting an all-in-one platform.
Not a full work hub
Timewax focuses on resource planning and does not typically replace task management, collaboration, or document-centric project execution tools. Teams that want one system for tasks, approvals, and delivery workflows may need additional software. This can increase the number of tools end users must navigate. It is best suited when resource management is the primary pain point.
Data quality dependency
Forecast accuracy depends on consistent inputs such as project demand, role definitions, skills, and availability calendars. Organizations without mature project intake and estimation practices may see limited value until processes are standardized. Ongoing maintenance is required to keep skills and allocations current. This is a common challenge for dedicated resource planning systems.
Implementation and change effort
Deploying resource management typically requires configuring roles, skills taxonomies, and planning conventions across teams. Adoption can be difficult if project managers and resource managers use different planning methods. Integrations may require technical effort to map fields and synchronize data. Smaller teams may find the setup overhead high relative to simpler scheduling tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | €15 per scheduled FTE/month (annual bundle; 20 FTE minimum) | Core features only; Max. 50 FTE; Setup from €1,000 (one-time); 50,000 API requests/month included; overage €0.75 per scheduled day. |
| Silver | €20 per scheduled FTE/month (annual bundle; 20 FTE minimum) | Core + 3 selectable features; Max. 100 FTE; Setup from €2,000 (one-time); 100,000 API requests/month included; overage €1.01 per scheduled day. |
| Gold | €25 per scheduled FTE/month (annual bundle; 20 FTE minimum) | Core + 6 selectable features; Max. 250 FTE; Setup from €3,000 (one-time); 250,000 API requests/month included; overage €1.26 per scheduled day. |
| Platinum | €30 per scheduled FTE/month (annual bundle; 20 FTE minimum) | Core + 9 selectable features; Max. 500 FTE; Custom setup; 500,000 API requests/month included; overage €1.52 per scheduled day. |
| Diamond | Custom / Contact sales | Unlimited FTE; All features; Custom setup; Unlimited API requests; contact sales for pricing. |
Additional notes: Prices are stated per scheduled Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) per month. Timewax requires a minimum purchase of 20 scheduled FTEs per annual bundle. The platform allows unlimited users at no additional cost. API request bundles and overage rates vary by edition. Payment methods: credit card or SEPA direct debit; bank transfer available for annual bundles over €10,000.
