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Float vs Lazy
The short version
- Only Lazy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Lazy covers Today focus.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Lazy actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Lazy
- Today focus
- Simple task lists
- Natural language input
- Widgets
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Calendar
- Shortcuts
- iCloud sync
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Schedulingnot Lazy
- Appointment bookingnot Lazy
- Time trackingnot Lazy
- Resource managementnot Lazy
- Team coordinationnot Lazy
Lazy
- Productivitynot Float
- Collaborationnot Float
- Task managementnot Float
- Organizationnot 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
Lazy
- Access restricted behind extended waitlist
- Mobile app read-only, limiting full-time mobile use
- Slow product development cycle with limited feature updates
- Customer support difficult to reach with poor ticketing system
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
Lazy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- Today focus
- Basic lists
- Pro$4/month
- Recurring tasks
- Calendar sync
- Themes
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Lazy if
- You need today focus.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want simple task lists.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Lazy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Lazy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Lazy?
- Lazy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Lazy.
- Does Float or Lazy run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Lazy runs on Web, iOS.
- Can I use Lazy for free?
- Yes. Lazy 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 Lazy is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that Lazy cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets. Both handle Web support, Ios 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.
SourceLazy: What integrations does Lazy support?
Lazy integrates with Notion for direct content capture, includes GPT integration for AI-powered note analysis, and supports content clipping from articles, Twitter, videos, and other web sources.
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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