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Float vs Pipefy
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Pipefy free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Pipefy actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Pipefy
Nothing recorded that Float does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Schedulingnot Pipefy
- Appointment bookingnot Pipefy
- Time trackingnot Pipefy
- Resource managementnot Pipefy
- Team coordinationnot Pipefy
Pipefy
No use cases recorded yet. See the Pipefy review.
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
Pipefy
- Free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users
- Business and Enterprise tiers publish no per-user price on the pricing page; both require contacting sales for a custom quote
- Cancellations do not receive refunds even though the plan can be changed or stopped at any time
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
Pipefy
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Pipefy review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Pipefy if
Nothing in the data separates Pipefy from Float on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Pipefy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Pipefy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Pipefy?
- Float starts at $6/month and Pipefy at On request.
- Does Float or Pipefy run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Pipefy runs on Web.
- 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 Pipefy is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that Pipefy cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning.
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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