Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Float vs SavvyCal
Float
Calendar & Time Management
Resource management for agencies and teams
- From
- $6/month
- Rated
- -
SavvyCal
Calendar & Time Management
Scheduling that puts your recipients first
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SavvyCal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; SavvyCal fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and SavvyCal actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 SavvyCal
- Calendar overlay
- Personalized links
- Priority scheduling
- Time zone detection
- Recipient experience focus
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Zoom
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web 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
SavvyCal
- 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
SavvyCal
- Fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
- Limited automation workflows compared to enterprise solutions
- Smaller user base means less marketplace ecosystem
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
SavvyCal
Free- FreeFree
- 1 scheduling link
- 1 calendar connection
- Basic scheduling
- Standard$12/month
- 6 scheduling links
- 3 calendar connections
- Payment collection
- Pro$40/month
- Unlimited scheduling links
- Unlimited calendars
- Admin access
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose SavvyCal if
- You need calendar overlay.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want personalized links.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or SavvyCal better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and SavvyCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or SavvyCal?
- SavvyCal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for SavvyCal.
- Does Float or SavvyCal run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. SavvyCal runs on Web.
- Can I use SavvyCal for free?
- Yes. SavvyCal 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.
- What can Float do that SavvyCal cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay, Personalized links, Priority scheduling, Time zone detection. Both handle Zapier, Web 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.
SourceSavvyCal: Does SavvyCal have a free plan?
Yes. SavvyCal offers a free plan with one active scheduling link and one calendar connection for basic individual use.
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.
SourceSavvyCal: What makes SavvyCal different from Calendly?
SavvyCal uniquely allows recipients to see their own calendar overlaid with your availability, making it easier to find matching times without browsing a list of open slots.
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.
SourceSavvyCal: What calendar platforms does SavvyCal integrate with?
SavvyCal integrates with iCloud Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to prevent double-bookings and sync availability.
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