Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs Function Point
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
Function Point
Consulting
Agency management software for operations, projects and finances
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Function Point custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Function Point actually diverge.
| Attribute | Float | Function Point |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Category | Calendar & Time Management | Consulting |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Float
- Resource scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Time tracking
- Project planning
- Reports
- Asana
- Jira
- Teamwork
Only in Function Point
Nothing recorded that Float does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Schedulingnot Function Point
- Appointment bookingnot Function Point
- Time trackingnot Function Point
- Resource managementnot Function Point
- Team coordinationnot Function Point
Function Point
No use cases recorded yet. See the Function Point review.
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
Function Point
- Custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan
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
Function Point
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Function Point review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Function Point if
Nothing in the data separates Function Point from Float on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Function Point better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Function Point at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Function Point?
- Float starts at $6/month and Function Point at On request.
- Does Float or Function Point run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Function Point runs on Web.
- 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 Function Point is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that Function Point cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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