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Calendar & Time Management · head to head

Float vs Vimcal

Float logo

Float

Calendar & Time Management

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Vimcal

Calendar & Time Management

The world's fastest calendar

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vimcal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Vimcal the free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • They diverge on capability: Float covers Resource scheduling, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Vimcal actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Vimcal differ
AttributeFloatVimcal
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidMacos, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20112020

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 Vimcal

  • Vim-style shortcuts
  • Time zone support
  • Scheduling links
  • Speed optimization
  • Quick actions
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Float

  • Schedulingnot Vimcal
  • Appointment bookingnot Vimcal
  • Time trackingnot Vimcal
  • Resource managementnot Vimcal
  • Team coordinationnot Vimcal

Vimcal

  • Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Float
  • Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Float
  • Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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

Vimcal

  • The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
  • Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
  • The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
  • SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
  • The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing

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

Vimcal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar
    • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Pro$15/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Time zones
    • Team features

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 Vimcal if

  • You need vim-style shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time zone support.
Vimcal review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Vimcal better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Vimcal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Vimcal?
Vimcal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Vimcal.
Does Float or Vimcal run on more platforms?
Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Vimcal runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Vimcal for free?
Yes. Vimcal 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. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Vimcal is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Vimcal cannot?
Float covers Resource scheduling, Capacity planning, Time tracking, Project planning. Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts, Time zone support, Scheduling links, Speed optimization. Both handle 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.

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