Software · head to head
Float vs Teamup
The short version
- Only Teamup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Teamup no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
- They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Teamup covers Sub-calendars.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and Teamup actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Teamup
- Sub-calendars
- Access permissions
- Signup sheets
- Embeddable widgets
- iCal sync
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- iCal
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android 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
Teamup
- 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
Teamup
- No dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
- Cannot edit events offline; mobile app limits editing to read-only when disconnected
- Mobile app has significantly fewer features compared to the web version, requiring users to switch to browser for complex scheduling tasks
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
Teamup
Free- FreeFree
- 5 sub-calendars
- 1 custom field
- 5 users
- Plus$12/month
- 12 sub-calendars
- 12 users
- 2GB storage
- Pro$30/month
- 25 sub-calendars
- 25 users
- 10 custom fields
- Business$70/month
- 70 sub-calendars
- 50 users
- 20 custom fields
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose Teamup if
- You need sub-calendars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want access permissions.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or Teamup better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Teamup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or Teamup?
- Teamup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Teamup.
- Does Float or Teamup run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Teamup runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Teamup for free?
- Yes. Teamup 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 Teamup cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Teamup covers Sub-calendars, Access permissions, Signup sheets, Embeddable widgets. Both handle Zapier, 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.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup work offline?
The Teamup mobile apps allow you to view your calendar offline on iOS and Android, seeing all scheduled events and details synced before you lost connectivity. However, you cannot edit existing events offline to prevent version conflicts. You can create new events offline, but they become read-only until you regain internet connection.
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.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup integrate with Google Calendar or Outlook?
Teamup integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook through iCalendar (ICS) feeds, allowing you to synchronize Teamup events with your existing calendar systems. You can also use Zapier to automate workflows between Teamup and 2000+ third-party applications including Slack and Microsoft Teams.
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.
SourceTeamup: What platforms does Teamup support?
Teamup is available as a web application, with native mobile apps for iOS and Android. There is no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; the web version works in any modern browser.
SourceTeamup: Is there a free version of Teamup?
Yes, Teamup offers a free tier that includes 5 sub-calendars, 1 custom field, and up to 5 users. Paid plans start at $12 per month (billed yearly) and scale up to $160 per month for enterprise features.
SourceTeamup: Does Teamup support enterprise SSO?
Yes, Teamup supports Single Sign-On through Azure AD and OIDC (OpenID Connect) for enterprise customers. Organization accounts with SSO support start at $1,200 per year and scale incrementally by user count.
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