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Float vs Jibble

Float logo

Float

Calendars

Resource management for agencies and teams

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jibble logo

Jibble

Calendars

Free time clock and time tracking app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jibble has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Float web-only platform without native desktop applications; Jibble free plan is limited and advanced features like GPS geofencing and payroll integration require the paid Premium or Ultimate tiers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Float and Jibble actually diverge.

Attributes where Float and Jibble differ
AttributeFloatJibble
Starting price$6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

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 Jibble

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

Jibble

  • Clock in/out with facial recognition and geofencing verificationnot Float
  • Automatic payroll-ready timesheet generation from tracked hoursnot Float
  • Client and project billing with billable hours trackingnot Float
  • Team organization with role assignments and leave managementnot 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

Jibble

  • Free plan is limited and advanced features like GPS geofencing and payroll integration require the paid Premium or Ultimate tiers

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

Jibble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Jibble 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 Jibble if

  • You want to start without paying.
Jibble review

Questions people ask

Is Float or Jibble better?
Neither clearly leads. Float starts at $6/month and Jibble at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Float or Jibble?
Jibble has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6/month for Float and Free for Jibble.
Does Float or Jibble run on more platforms?
Float runs on Web, Ios, Android. Jibble runs on Web.
Can I use Jibble for free?
Yes. Jibble 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 Jibble is typically brought in for.
What can Float do that Jibble 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.

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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