Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs Jibble
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
Jibble
Calendar & Time Management
Free time clock and time tracking app
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Jibble has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Jibble free plan is limited and advanced features like GPS geofencing and payroll integration require the paid Premium or Ultimate tiers
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Jibble actually diverge.
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 Jibble
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 Jibble
- Appointment bookingnot Jibble
- Time trackingnot Jibble
- Resource managementnot Jibble
- Team coordinationnot Jibble
Jibble
No use cases recorded yet. See the Jibble 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
Jibble
- Free plan is limited and advanced features like GPS geofencing and payroll integration require the paid Premium or Ultimate tiers
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
Jibble
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Jibble review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Jibble better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Jibble at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Jibble?
- Jibble has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Jibble.
- Does Float or Jibble run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Jibble runs on Web.
- Can I use Jibble for free?
- Yes. Jibble 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 Jibble is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that Jibble 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.
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