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Float vs Loom

Float logo

Float

Software

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Loom differ
AttributeFloatLoom
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20112015

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
  • Teamwork
  • Zapier

Only in Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Float

  • Schedulingnot Loom
  • Appointment bookingnot Loom
  • Time trackingnot Loom
  • Resource managementnot Loom
  • Team coordinationnot Loom

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Float
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Float
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Float
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Float if

  • You need resource scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want capacity planning.
Float review

Choose Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Loom.
Does Float or Loom run on more platforms?
Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom 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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Loom cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Jira, Slack.

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.

Source
Float: 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.

Source
Float: 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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