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Float vs Stampli

Float logo

Float

Software

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Stampli logo

Stampli

Software

AI-powered accounts payable automation

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Stampli pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, offering only a Request a Quote form
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Stampli covers AI invoice processing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Stampli actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Stampli differ
AttributeFloatStampli
Starting price$6/month$29/month
Founded20112014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Stampli

  • AI invoice processing
  • Approval workflows
  • Vendor management
  • Payment processing
  • Audit trails
  • NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks

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

Stampli

  • Automating accounts payable invoice capture and codingnot Float
  • Routing invoice approvals with discussion held against each invoicenot Float
  • Paying suppliers and issuing virtual cards from the AP workflownot 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

Stampli

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no cost driver, offering only a Request a Quote form
  • Payments and card products are sold alongside the core AP automation rather than being separately priced on the public site

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

Stampli

$29/month
  • Essential$undefined/month
    • Invoice processing
    • Basic approvals
    • Email notifications
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • AI-powered coding
    • Advanced workflows
    • ERP integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Float if

  • You need resource scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want capacity planning.

Choose Stampli if

  • You need ai invoice processing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want approval workflows.

Questions people ask

Is Float or Stampli better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Stampli at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Stampli?
Float starts at $6/month and Stampli at $29/month.
Does Float or Stampli run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Stampli is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Stampli cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Stampli covers AI invoice processing, Approval workflows, Vendor management, Payment processing. 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.

Source

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