Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs Rise Calendar
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
Rise Calendar
Calendar & Time Management
The modern calendar for Mac
- From
- $16/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Rise Calendar product discontinued as of March 31, 2025
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Rise Calendar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Float | Rise Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/month | $16/year |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2011 | 2021 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Rise Calendar
- Native Mac app
- Natural language
- Menu bar widget
- Quick event creation
- Minimal design
- Google Calendar
- iCloud
- Outlook
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
Rise Calendar
- 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
Rise Calendar
- Product discontinued as of March 31, 2025
- Failed to achieve sufficient commercial traction despite 900 teams and 30% month-over-month growth
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
Rise Calendar
$16/year- Annual$16/year
- Full calendar
- Menu bar access
- Natural language
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Rise Calendar if
- You need native mac app.
- You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want natural language.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Rise Calendar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Rise Calendar at $16/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Rise Calendar?
- Float starts at $6/month and Rise Calendar at $16/year.
- Does Float or Rise Calendar run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Rise Calendar runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- What is Float best used for?
- Float is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can Float do that Rise Calendar cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app, Natural language, Menu bar widget, Quick event creation.
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.
SourceRise Calendar: Is Rise Calendar still available?
No, Rise Calendar was discontinued on March 31, 2025. The service shut down after failing to achieve commercial traction in a competitive market. All user data was permanently deleted.
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.
SourceRise Calendar: What were Rise Calendar's main features?
Rise offered calendar management with synchronization to Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud; integrated task and project management; scheduling optimization with FocusGuard; and cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
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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