Retain Cloud vs. BigPicture

The Only Platform Built to Unify Resource Planning for Professional Services — Now with AI and Enhanced Skills Taxonomy Established in 1992, Retain is the world’s first platform built to give professional services firms and complex, multi-entity organisations one place to plan, schedule, and forecast across every department. No more spreadsheets. No more disconnected tools. Just a single, intuitive system that brings clarity and control to resourcing. With AI-powered insights, a governed skills taxonomy, and behavioural profiling, Retain goes beyond availability.

What is BigPicture? BigPicture is a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) app where teams can plan, track, and report on work across the business. It serves as the organization's single source of truth. BigPicture is compatible with Classic, Agile, and Hybrid approaches, making it suitable for any stage of digital transformation. The app is available in Atlassian and monday.com ecosystems. Purpose Manage products, projects, programs, products, and portfolios in one place, from planning to execution. Streamline your teams' work, save time, and gather invaluable insights, regardless of scale.