SAVIOM

SAVIOM is a configurable resource and workforce planning platform for medium-to-large organizations coordinating people across projects and portfolios. It is best suited to teams that need fine-grained control over planning and access; organizations wanting a standard SaaS subscription or a lightweight self-serve tool should look elsewhere.

Its breadth and deployment flexibility are strengths, but implementation and licensing choices call for deliberate planning.

Overview

SAVIOM combines resource management with workforce planning, professional services automation, PMO and portfolio management. Its central task is to forecast demand, plan capacity, schedule and allocate people, and improve utilization, with financial planning and resource intelligence supporting those decisions. That range can help organizations coordinate staffing across complex work; it is likely excessive for a small team that only needs basic time tracking.

Founded in 1999, SAVIOM is headquartered in Epping, New South Wales, Australia. Its configurable structures and planning rules can align the platform with an organization's processes, though the implementation effort is part of the fit decision.

Key features

Planning and visibility

Forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, allocation and utilization optimization address the full resource-planning cycle. Workload planning, time blocking, timeline task views and review reports give planners ways to inspect assignments and workload. This is a strong combination for organizations balancing demand across teams, but adds little for buyers who do not need resource-level planning.

Configuration, integration and access

Organizations can tailor roles, skills, fields, terminology, dashboards, workflows, planning rules, portals, permissions and organizational structures. This depth supports varied operating models, but buyers should be prepared to define how the system should work rather than expect a fixed, uniform setup.

Real-time or batch integration can connect data from ERP, ERM, project planning, PPM and HR systems, with selectable information such as staff, projects, tasks, timesheets and leave. Role-based access, configurable security rights, filters, portals, and view or edit permissions help separate responsibilities. Hosting, authentication, encryption, retention, auditing and regulatory requirements are defined during implementation, so organizations should resolve those requirements as part of deployment planning.

Pricing

SAVIOM is paid software with custom pricing and no free plan. Its resource management page offers a customized 60-day free trial; suite trials are described as lasting 4–6 weeks with ongoing walkthroughs. The difference makes it worth confirming which trial applies to the product and deployment under consideration.

Access is divided into three license types, with custom pricing:

• Power License: Full editing access, schedule editing, reports and filtering, and authority assignment. This is the fit for users who actively manage plans and permissions.
• Lite License: View-only access, schedule viewing and report access. It suits stakeholders who need visibility without editing authority.
• Non User License: No direct system access and no licensing cost, but the person can still be scheduled on projects. This can cover people who need to appear in plans without logging in.

Implementation typically takes 2 to 6 weeks depending on the number of users and licenses. SAVIOM's accounts management team is available Monday to Friday during business hours, with global email, web and phone support.

Platforms

SAVIOM supports web access and can be hosted on a company server, a cloud server chosen by the customer, or through one of its cloud partners. It is not a SaaS offering, so buyers seeking a conventional vendor-run SaaS subscription should consider another product.

Who it's for

SAVIOM is designed for medium-to-large organizations with complex or growing resource needs, particularly those that need configurable workflows, integrations and permission structures alongside workforce and portfolio planning. Smaller teams with straightforward scheduling needs may find its breadth and implementation process difficult to justify.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, allocation and utilization optimization connect the main resource-planning decisions in one platform.
• Pro: Configurable structures, permissions and integrations can accommodate distinct organizational processes and data sources.
• Pro: The Non User License allows people to be scheduled without direct system access or licensing cost.
• Con: The product is not SaaS, requiring organizations to choose and plan a hosting arrangement.
• Con: Custom pricing and multiple license levels mean buyers need to assess access requirements as well as the overall deployment.
• Con: Implementation typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, which is a meaningful setup commitment for organizations seeking a quick, self-serve start.

Alternatives

For a free, open-source option, consider frePPLe, which offers a Community edition as well as Cloud and Cloud PLUS plans. Turnella is another option for buyers who want a free Core Turnella plan at no cost, with no expiry and no trial period.

Mosaic may suit teams looking for a free Starter plan that combines task and portfolio management, time tracking, and project and resource planning, with three free projects. For organizations considering other enterprise planning tools, Planisware Orchestra has pricing on request, while Verint Workforce Management offers an enterprise workforce management plan with pricing by contact.

Consider NETVIBES, Acumatica Product Configurator or Asprova APS if their respective product focus better matches your requirements.

Browse Capacity Planning Software, Resource Management Software, Time and Expense Software, Time Management Apps or Scenario Planning Software to compare more options.

Verdict

Choose SAVIOM if a medium-to-large organization needs configurable, end-to-end resource planning and control over deployment and user access. Its planning depth is the main reason to buy; its non-SaaS hosting model and implementation commitment are the main reasons to look elsewhere.