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Abstract vs Float

Abstract logo

Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Float logo

Float

Software

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Float web-only platform without native desktop applications
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Float covers Resource scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Float actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Float differ
AttributeAbstractFloat
Starting priceFree$6/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Float

  • Resource scheduling
  • Capacity planning
  • Time tracking
  • Project planning
  • Reports
  • Asana
  • Teamwork
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Zapier

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Float
  • Version controlnot Float
  • Asset managementnot Float
  • Team collaborationnot Float

Float

  • Schedulingnot Abstract
  • Appointment bookingnot Abstract
  • Time trackingnot Abstract
  • Resource managementnot Abstract
  • Team coordinationnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Float

  • Web-only platform without native desktop applications
  • No offline mode for resource planning
  • Limited reporting customization on lower-tier plans
  • No built-in payroll or invoicing features

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Float

$6/month
  • Starter$6/month
    • Resource scheduling
    • Time off
    • Basic reports
  • Pro$10/month
    • Time tracking
    • Budget tracking
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Float if

  • You need resource scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want capacity planning.
Float review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Float better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Float at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Float?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and $6/month for Float.
Does Abstract or Float run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Float runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Float starts at $6/month.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Float is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Float cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Both handle Slack, Jira, Zapier.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Float: What does Float pricing start at?

Float's Starter plan begins at $7 per user per month for basic resource scheduling and capacity management. The Pro plan costs $12 per user per month with advanced features like estimates and actuals tracking.

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Float: Is Float independent or backed by investors?

Float is independent and self-funded. The company is a B Corp certified since 2024 and is profitable. It has never raised venture funding and operates with a fully remote team.

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Float: What platforms does Float support?

Float is a web-based platform accessible through modern browsers. It provides visual resource management, scheduling, capacity planning, time tracking, and forecasting tools.

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