Software · head to head
Float vs Kronologic
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Kronologic free plan caps at 2 meeting types; Pro plan is $15 USD per seat per month and Team plan is $49 USD per seat per month, with Enterprise requiring custom pricing
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Kronologic covers AI scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Kronologic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Float | Kronologic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/month | $500/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Float
- Resource scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Time tracking
- Project planning
- Reports
- Asana
- Jira
- Teamwork
Only in Kronologic
- AI scheduling
- Automated outreach
- Lead prioritization
- Meeting optimization
- ROI tracking
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Kronologic
- 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.
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
Kronologic
- Free plan caps at 2 meeting types; Pro plan is $15 USD per seat per month and Team plan is $49 USD per seat per month, with Enterprise requiring custom pricing
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
Kronologic
$500/month- Starter$500/month
- AI scheduling
- Lead engagement
- Basic analytics
- Pro$1000/month
- Advanced AI
- CRM sync
- Custom workflows
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 Kronologic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Kronologic at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Kronologic?
- Float starts at $6/month and Kronologic at $500/month.
- Does Float or Kronologic run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kronologic runs on Web.
- What is Float best used for?
- Float is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can Float do that Kronologic cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Kronologic covers AI scheduling, Automated outreach, Lead prioritization, Meeting optimization. Both handle Web 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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