Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs Cron Calendar
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
Cron Calendar
Calendar & Time Management
The next-generation calendar for professionals
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cron Calendar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Cron Calendar no longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Cron Calendar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Float | Cron Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendar & Time Management).
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 Float
- Resource scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Time tracking
- Project planning
- Reports
- Asana
- Jira
- Teamwork
Only in Cron Calendar
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Multi-timezone
- Scheduling links
- Team availability
- Menu bar access
- Google Calendar
- Notion
- Zoom
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Schedulingnot Cron Calendar
- Appointment bookingnot Cron Calendar
- Time trackingnot Cron Calendar
- Resource managementnot Cron Calendar
- Team coordinationnot Cron Calendar
Cron Calendar
- Keyboard-driven calendar for people living in their schedulenot Float
- Managing several Google calendars in one viewnot Float
- Scheduling links for meeting availabilitynot Float
- Joining video calls from the menu barnot Float
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Cron Calendar
- No longer sold as Cron. Notion acquired it and renamed it Notion Calendar, and cron.com now carries that banner
- Tied to the Notion account system rather than standing alone
Pricing, plan by plan
Float
$6/month- Starter$6/month
- Resource scheduling
- Time off
- Basic reports
- Pro$10/month
- Time tracking
- Budget tracking
- Advanced reports
Cron Calendar
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar sync
- Scheduling links
- Keyboard shortcuts
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Cron Calendar if
- You need keyboard shortcuts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want multi-timezone.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Cron Calendar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Cron Calendar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Cron Calendar?
- Cron Calendar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Cron Calendar.
- Does Float or Cron Calendar run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Cron Calendar runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Cron Calendar for free?
- Yes. Cron Calendar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Float starts at $6/month.
- What is Float best used for?
- Float is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Cron Calendar is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that Cron Calendar cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Cron Calendar covers Keyboard shortcuts, Multi-timezone, Scheduling links, Team availability. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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.
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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