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Float vs Timepage

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Float

Software

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Timepage differ
AttributeFloatTimepage
Starting price$6/month$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20111997

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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Both cover

  • Ios 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

Timepage

  • 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Float if

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

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Timepage?
Float starts at $6/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time.
Does Float or Timepage run on more platforms?
Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
What is Float best used for?
Float is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
What can Float do that Timepage cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Ios 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.

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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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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.

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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.

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