Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Appointlet vs Float

Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Appointlet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Appointlet free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings per month; Float web-only platform without native desktop applications
- They diverge on capability: Appointlet covers Scheduling links, Float covers Resource scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appointlet and Float actually diverge.
| Attribute | Appointlet | Float |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $6/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Calendar & Time Management |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Appointlet
- Scheduling links
- Meeting types
- Team scheduling
- Automated notifications
- Time zone detection
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Zoom
Only in Float
- Resource scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Time tracking
- Project planning
- Reports
- Asana
- Jira
- Teamwork
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Appointlet
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Float
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Appointlet
- Free plan limited to 5 members and 25 bookings per month
- Fewer integrations compared to market leaders like Calendly
- Less polished UI/UX compared to newer competitors
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
Appointlet
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Appointlet review.
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 Appointlet if
- You need scheduling links.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting types.
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Appointlet or Float better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appointlet 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, Appointlet or Float?
- Appointlet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointlet and $6/month for Float.
- Does Appointlet or Float run on more platforms?
- Appointlet runs on Web. Float runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Appointlet for free?
- Yes. Appointlet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Float starts at $6/month.
- What is Appointlet best used for?
- Appointlet is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can Appointlet do that Float cannot?
- Appointlet covers Scheduling links, Meeting types, Team scheduling, Automated notifications. Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Appointlet: What is the free plan limit for Appointlet?
The free plan supports up to 5 members with a maximum of 25 bookings per month.
SourceFloat: 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.
SourceAppointlet: What calendar integrations does Appointlet support?
Appointlet integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, and supports over 20 integrations across calendar, communication, CRM, and payment platforms.
SourceFloat: 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.
SourceFloat: 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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