Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs OmniFocus
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
OmniFocus
Calendar & Time Management
Professional-grade task management for power users
- From
- $99.99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; OmniFocus exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and OmniFocus actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 OmniFocus
- Custom perspectives
- Review mode
- Forecast view
- Tags
- Automation
- Apple Calendar
- Siri
- Shortcuts
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios 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
OmniFocus
- 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
OmniFocus
- Exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
- No collaboration features make it unsuitable for team task management or delegation
- Setting up repeating tasks is cumbersome with multiple configuration options
- Lacks AI-powered features for advanced project management, load balancing, or contextual awareness
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
OmniFocus
$99.99/year- Subscription$99.99/year
- All Pro features
- Web access
- Cloud sync
- Standard (Perpetual)$74.99/one-time
- Basic task management
- Projects and contexts
- Perspectives
- Pro (Perpetual)$149.99/one-time
- Custom perspectives
- Advanced automation
- Plugins support
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose OmniFocus if
- You need custom perspectives.
- You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web.
- You also want review mode.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or OmniFocus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and OmniFocus at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or OmniFocus?
- Float starts at $6/month and OmniFocus at $99.99/year.
- Does Float or OmniFocus run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. OmniFocus runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, 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 OmniFocus cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives, Review mode, Forecast view, Tags. 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.
SourceOmniFocus: Does OmniFocus offer a free tier?
No, OmniFocus does not offer a free tier. It requires purchase or subscription: $99.99/year subscription or one-time perpetual licenses at $74.99 (Standard) or $149.99 (Pro).
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.
SourceOmniFocus: What is the free trial period for OmniFocus?
OmniFocus offers a 14-day free trial allowing full access to all features before requiring payment.
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.
SourceOmniFocus: What platforms does OmniFocus support?
OmniFocus is exclusive to Apple ecosystem: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and web access. Not available on Windows or Android.
SourceOmniFocus: Can teams collaborate in OmniFocus?
No, OmniFocus lacks collaboration features and is designed as a solo task management tool. Users cannot delegate tasks, share projects, or assign work to team members.
SourceOmniFocus: Does OmniFocus support Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology?
Yes, OmniFocus is built specifically to support GTD with projects, contexts (tags), folders, perspectives, and a focus view for prioritization. It includes weekly review support and automation features.
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