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Float vs Ramp

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Float

Software

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ramp logo

Ramp

Software

The corporate card that helps you spend less

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ramp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Ramp covers Corporate cards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Ramp actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Ramp differ
AttributeFloatRamp
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile apps
Founded20112019

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 Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

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 Ramp
  • Appointment bookingnot Ramp
  • Time trackingnot Ramp
  • Resource managementnot Ramp
  • Team coordinationnot Ramp

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot Float
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot Float
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot 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

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

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

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp 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 Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense management.
Ramp review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Ramp better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Ramp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Ramp?
Ramp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Ramp.
Does Float or Ramp run on more platforms?
Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps.
Can I use Ramp for free?
Yes. Ramp 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 Ramp is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Ramp cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation. 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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