Software · head to head
Float vs TidyCal
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; TidyCal sold as a one-time lifetime purchase from $29 up to $300 depending on tier rather than a subscription, which is unusual among scheduling tools
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Float and TidyCal actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 TidyCal
Nothing recorded that Float does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Float
- Schedulingnot TidyCal
- Appointment bookingnot TidyCal
- Time trackingnot TidyCal
- Resource managementnot TidyCal
- Team coordinationnot TidyCal
TidyCal
No use cases recorded yet. See the TidyCal review.
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
TidyCal
- Sold as a one-time lifetime purchase from $29 up to $300 depending on tier rather than a subscription, which is unusual among scheduling tools
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
TidyCal
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the TidyCal review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Float if
- You need resource scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want capacity planning.
Choose TidyCal if
Nothing in the data separates TidyCal from Float on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Float or TidyCal better?
- Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and TidyCal at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Float or TidyCal?
- Float starts at $6/month and TidyCal at On request.
- Does Float or TidyCal run on more platforms?
- Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. TidyCal runs on Web.
- 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 TidyCal is typically brought in for.
- What can Float do that TidyCal cannot?
- Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning.
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.
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.
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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