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Calendar & Time Management · head to head

Float vs Pi

Float logo

Float

Calendar & Time Management

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pi logo

Pi

AI Tools

Personal AI by Inflection

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Pi inflection AI's own homepage (2024 archive) pivoted its headline positioning to enterprise AI licensing rather than the consumer Pi assistant, with no consumer pricing or plans published on the corporate site
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Pi covers Conversational AI.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Pi actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Pi differ
AttributeFloatPi
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementAI Tools
Founded20112022

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Pi

  • Conversational AI
  • Voice mode
  • Empathetic responses
  • Multi-platform
  • Mobile apps
  • Web interface

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Float

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

Pi

  • ai tools managementnot Float
  • Workflow automationnot Float
  • Reportingnot 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

Pi

  • Inflection AI's own homepage (2024 archive) pivoted its headline positioning to enterprise AI licensing rather than the consumer Pi assistant, with no consumer pricing or plans published on the corporate site
  • Requires iOS 16 or later, per the App Store listing

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

Pi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited conversations
    • Voice mode
    • All platforms

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 Pi if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice mode.
Pi review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Pi better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Pi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Pi?
Pi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Pi.
Does Float or Pi run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Pi for free?
Yes. Pi 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 Pi is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Pi cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Pi covers Conversational AI, Voice mode, Empathetic responses, Multi-platform. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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