# Float Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Capterra's in-depth exploration of Float Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of Float Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/136078/Salesforce-Marketing-Cloud --- # Float Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 16, 2025 Written byPreksha Buttan Preksha Buttan Preksha Buttan is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing more than 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra software ad... 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Edited by [Caroline Rousseau](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/caroline-rousseau/) Content Editor After three years of building surveys, analyzing data, and writing her own research, Caroline has been a senior content editor since 2022. Her previous experience as an analyst converged into a skill set that allows her to help her peers develop and produce compelling content about today’s business matters. [Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Float Float Overview: ### Key takeaways Insights from verified Capterra reviews Float helps small teams manage scheduling, time tracking, and resource planning with visual clarity. It’s most used by SMBs in IT services, marketing, and design. Reviewers highlight its drag-and-drop scheduling, unified multi-project dashboard, and recent planning updates. Some users mention friction with scrolling and limited reporting depth. ### Our verdict Float is a practical choice for teams that prioritize visual scheduling and daily coordination. Its layout and planning tools support fast adjustments and shared visibility, but buyers should expect limited reporting depth and occasional UI quirks. While it’s not built for complex workflows, its pricing and planning features make it a worthwhile fit for SMBs focused on clarity and speed. Overall rating Based on 1,613 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 95% Neutral 4% Negative 0% Pros & cons Efficient resource allocation platform Intuitive and simple interface Recurring minor technical glitches Sluggish performance with scale Starting price $7 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... ## Float alternatives While Float suits teams focused on visual scheduling and resource planning, buyers seeking deeper reporting, broader integrations, or mobile-first functionality may want to explore other task management tools that better align with their workflow preferences and business priorities. Highest Rated [4.6 (5,720)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) Starting price $9.00 Per User, Per Month [4.4 (2,883)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/) Starting price $10.00 Per User, Per Month [4.6 (5,044)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month [4.4 (15,309)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/) Starting price $7.91 Per User, Per Month [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/136078/Float/alternatives/) ## Who uses Float? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 3 years Talk to a software expert to get a free software list tailored to your business needs ## Pros and Cons Efficient resource allocation platform 95% positive reviews out of 121 Most reviewers find resource management streamlines scheduling, visualizes team capacity, and simplifies workload distribution. Aphie G Story & AI, 2 - 10 employees. "Float offers a comprehensive and intuitive interface that greatly simplifies resource management and scheduling." Recurring minor technical glitches 56% negative reviews out of 119 Some reviewers report bugs and issues like syncing errors, interface glitches, and occasional crashes disrupt workflow. Shannen S Strategist, 201 - 500 employees. "My cursor gets stuck after I add/delete/split." Intuitive and simple interface 95% positive reviews out of 112 Most reviewers describe user interface as clean, easy to learn, and visually organized for quick navigation. Bodamer T Foreign Language and Localization Administrator, 11 - 50 employees. "It has an very user-friendly interface which allows us to comfortably make use of all the available functions." Sluggish performance with scale 76% negative reviews out of 71 Most reviewers indicate performance and speed issues arise with many users, causing slow loading and frequent lag. Siddharth M Student , 5,001 - 10,000 employees. "Secondly, the platform can be slow to load and refresh at times, which can be frustrating when trying to make quick changes." Comprehensive project budget oversight 97% positive reviews out of 65 Most users report project budget tracking enables accurate cost control, real-time monitoring, and detailed reporting. Clinton P Project manager, 51 - 200 employees. "It gives a great overview of fees spent on projects in real time as team members log their hours, and is broken down into different phases." Cumbersome scrolling experience 88% negative reviews out of 43 Most users report scrolling is confusing, laggy, and difficult to navigate, especially with large teams or data. ## Float's interface Float’s interface centers on a visual layout with drag-and-drop scheduling and color-coded project views. Reviewers highlight its clarity and ease of navigation, though some mention friction with scrolling, homepage logic, and inconsistent visual alignment in time logging. 2+ Preksha Buttan You’ll find Float’s layout easy to learn and quick to navigate, especially for daily scheduling and task edits; however, expect occasional quirks—like homepage confusion or visual mismatches in time logs—that may require a short adjustment period for new users. Ease of Use 4.5 (1,610) 4.5 Based on 1,610 reviews ## Key features View by: These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews. View by: Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Preksha Buttan Float’s top-rated features work together to simplify scheduling, task coordination, and project visibility. They help teams stay aligned, adapt quickly, and manage workloads with clarity and control across multiple projects. Features 4.2 (1,609) 4.2 Based on 1,609 reviews The Float features below were rated the highest by reviewers. Our commentary is based on reviewer sentiment and collective feedback from reviews published in the past two years. Project planning/scheduling 4.5 (196) 196 reviewers rated this feature Break down projects into tasks, allocate resources, and set timelines with a clear visual overview of team capacity and phases. Real-time updates and drag-and-drop adjustments help teams coordinate, especially in remote setups. Employee scheduling 4.4 (112) 112 reviewers rated this feature Manage availability and workload with a visual interface that supports quick adjustments, filtering, and sharing. Real-time updates and clear assignments help managers balance workloads and plan ahead. Multiple projects 4.4 (44) 44 reviewers rated this feature Track and manage several projects simultaneously using a unified dashboard. Scenario planning, color coding, and filtering improve visibility and help prioritize work across phases. Resource management 4.3 (113) 113 reviewers rated this feature Coordinate team capacity and assignments across projects with clear visual tools. Supports workload balancing and helps avoid overbooking. Task editing 4.3 (41) 41 reviewers rated this feature Adjust durations, dependencies, and assignments with drag-and-drop functionality. Real-time updates make it easy to adapt schedules mid-week. Task scheduling 4.2 (92) 92 reviewers rated this feature Schedule tasks with visual timelines, reminders, and assignment tools. Helps distribute workloads evenly and supports integration with other scheduling tools. Dedicated customer success manager 0 reviewers rated this feature Enterprise users receive personalized onboarding, strategic guidance, and ongoing support to optimize scheduling workflows and adoption across teams. This helps reduce setup friction and ensures consistent usage across departments. Custom placeholders 0 reviewers rated this feature Teams can create placeholder roles for future hires or unassigned work, allowing for proactive planning and resource forecasting. This feature supports long-term capacity management and helps avoid scheduling gaps. Service level agreements (SLAs) and custom contracts 0 reviewers rated this feature Enterprise customers can define SLAs and negotiate custom terms, ensuring alignment with internal compliance and procurement standards. This adds flexibility for organizations with strict operational requirements. Manual payment options 0 reviewers rated this feature Enables organizations to bypass automated billing and use custom payment methods, which is useful for firms with centralized finance teams or unique accounting workflows. Project view with quick add 0 reviewers rated this feature This new interface lets teams sketch out allocations, timelines, and budgets before committing to the full schedule. It supports early-stage planning and helps visualize workload distribution. (Released June 2025) Estimates (beta) 0 reviewers rated this feature Teams can now create, compare, and export multiple project cost estimates, track progress against baselines, and monitor actuals. This feature supports more accurate forecasting and budget control. (Released July 2025) Rate visibility and API updates 0 reviewers rated this feature Admins can control who sees cost and bill rates, and update rate data programmatically via API. This helps maintain financial transparency while supporting automation. (Released July 2025) All key features (120) An @mention is a way to tag or notify a specific person about a message/post 0% of 0 reviewers... Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems 55.56% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities 0% of 0 reviewers... Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems 85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Iterative project Management approach that involves technologies such as Kanban, Scrum, XP, APF, XPM and more 44.44% of 36 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges 53.85% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automate recording of time to reduce human error 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor and analyze the availability of resources to help plan and streamline the service delivery to clients 200.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track billable hours and/or non-billable expenses for work performed 0% of 0 reviewers... Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers 0% of 0 reviewers... Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure 36.45% of 107 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track actual spending to ensure it's in line with the planned budget 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create budgets based on historical data and future projections 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar 61.44% of 153 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Synchronize with other calendars to view mutual availability and schedules 44.07% of 59 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs 75.00% of 24 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage contact details and communication with clients 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together 53.33% of 150 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors 0% of 0 reviewers... Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Forecast of the expenses necessary for project completion 34.18% of 79 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Teams can create placeholder roles for future hires or unassigned work, allowing for proactive planning and resource forecasting. This feature supports long-term capacity management and helps avoid scheduling gaps. 0 reviewers rated this feature Alter the layout and content of reports 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements 0% of 0 reviewers... Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications 0% of 0 reviewers... Graphical representation of data 0% of 0 reviewers... Enterprise users receive personalized onboarding, strategic guidance, and ongoing support to optimize scheduling workflows and adoption across teams. This helps reduce setup friction and ensures consistent usage across departments. 0 reviewers rated this feature Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components 120.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Ability to identify, sort on and alert participating parties about the approaching date by which action has to be taken 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor and track what your employees are doing 0% of 0 reviewers... Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository 22.22% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks 62.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign working shifts or tasks to employees based on their availability 79.46% of 112 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage availability and workload with a visual interface that supports quick adjustments, filtering, and sharing. Real-time updates and clear assignments help managers balance workloads and plan ahead. 112 reviewers rated this feature Teams can now create, compare, and export multiple project cost estimates, track progress against baselines, and monitor actuals. This feature supports more accurate forecasting and budget control. (Released July 2025) 0 reviewers rated this feature Form predictions based on past and present data/trends 66.67% of 24 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies 67.31% of 104 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automatically find mutually available meeting time slots across multiple calendars 0% of 0 reviewers... Record and follow the progress of every issue 0% of 0 reviewers... Report on the allocation and distribution of labor costs across projects 0% of 0 reviewers... Predict labor requirements based on past and present data/trends 0% of 0 reviewers... Ability to chat online in real time 0% of 0 reviewers... Enables organizations to bypass automated billing and use custom payment methods, which is useful for firms with centralized finance teams or unique accounting workflows. 0 reviewers rated this feature Communicate using messages within the system 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status 44.68% of 47 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access software remotely via mobile devices 44.23% of 104 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access the system via a mobile application 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage and support multiple locations 0% of 0 reviewers... Different tiers of pricing and billing for different employees and situations 0% of 0 reviewers... Ability to handle several projects simultaneously 77.78% of 45 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage several projects simultaneously using a unified dashboard. Scenario planning, color coding, and filtering improve visibility and help prioritize work across phases. 44 reviewers rated this feature Track/log the amount of time employees worked per job using a timer 44.19% of 43 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track employee and task times using internet connection 80.25% of 81 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and record overtime hours for hourly employees 58.82% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. 0% of 0 reviewers... Overview of all programs that help compare initiatives, align projects with strategic goals and identify risk 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency 39.34% of 61 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation 66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments 37.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organize and schedule projects 59.09% of 22 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Defining the project's scope, deliverables, schedules, resources, budget, critical path, dependencies and constraints 68.88% of 196 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Break down projects into tasks, allocate resources, and set timelines with a clear visual overview of team capacity and phases. Real-time updates and drag-and-drop adjustments help teams coordinate, especially in remote setups. 196 reviewers rated this feature Pre-designed project plans that can be customized 0% of 0 reviewers... Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects 78.18% of 55 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important This new interface lets teams sketch out allocations, timelines, and budgets before committing to the full schedule. It supports early-stage planning and helps visualize workload distribution. (Released June 2025) 0 reviewers rated this feature Create, manage, or update project workflows. 0% of 0 reviewers... Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends 0% of 0 reviewers... Admins can control who sees cost and bill rates, and update rate data programmatically via API. This helps maintain financial transparency while supporting automation. (Released July 2025) 0 reviewers rated this feature Receive data and information in real time 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Active reporting of data and metrics 0% of 0 reviewers... Based on availability, instantly confirm or deny a request when a new booking is made 69.57% of 138 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made 73.91% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns 0% of 0 reviewers... View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data 28.21% of 39 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track task progress, milestones, delays, or other key information and generate reports on them for evaluation 60.34% of 174 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign available resources to various projects and tasks 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks 0% of 0 reviewers... Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects 67.26% of 113 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Coordinate team capacity and assignments across projects with clear visual tools. Supports workload balancing and helps avoid overbooking. 113 reviewers rated this feature Allocate and manage resources, such as employees, equipment, facilities, and other assets 80.95% of 42 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties 0% of 0 reviewers... Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals 0% of 0 reviewers... Assign and distribute work schedules to individual employees or teams within an organization 67.86% of 28 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources 100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria 85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Enterprise customers can define SLAs and negotiate custom terms, ensuring alignment with internal compliance and procurement standards. This adds flexibility for organizations with strict operational requirements. 0 reviewers rated this feature Track and manage sick leave time 0% of 0 reviewers... Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once 0% of 0 reviewers... Track employee skills, competencies, training & qualifications 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes 0% of 0 reviewers... Edit task information and all related elements 58.54% of 41 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Adjust durations, dependencies, and assignments with drag-and-drop functionality. Real-time updates make it easy to adapt schedules mid-week. 41 reviewers rated this feature Create, manage and track all task activities and progression 59.42% of 276 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the status and progress of tasks 42.86% of 35 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage the scheduling of tasks 68.09% of 94 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Schedule tasks with visual timelines, reminders, and assignment tools. Helps distribute workloads evenly and supports integration with other scheduling tools. 92 reviewers rated this feature Add labels or tags to tasks 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task 0% of 0 reviewers... Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. 0% of 0 reviewers... Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes 0% of 0 reviewers... Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing 65.22% of 46 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests 0% of 0 reviewers... Tools that allow employees to request/schedule time off 0% of 0 reviewers... Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify and track locations and time zones of your collaborators to enable productive scheduling and cooperation 0% of 0 reviewers... Track the amount of time spent on a job or task 64.89% of 131 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the frequency of asset usage 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time 31.58% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data or processes 0% of 0 reviewers... Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks 75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Preksha Buttan Float’s top-rated features work together to simplify scheduling, task coordination, and project visibility. They help teams stay aligned, adapt quickly, and manage workloads with clarity and control across multiple projects. Features 4.2 (1,609) 4.2 Based on 1,609 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.4 (831) Float’s Starter plan begins at $7 per scheduled person, per month (billed annually). This entry price is well below the average SMB budget of $50 per user per month. Pricing scales based on scheduled seats, with guest access included at no cost. Free Trial [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/136078/Float/pricing/) Starter $7.00 Per User,Per Month It includes: - Resource scheduling - Capacity & time off management - Unlimited project scoping - Project margin tracking - Cost & bill rates - 1x placeholder - 7-day activity feed - Top-rated 24 hour/5 day support - Direct & custom integrations Pro $12.00 Per User,Per Month It includes: - Project estimates - Actuals tracking - Estimates vs. actuals reporting - Estimates vs. planned hours reporting - Planned hours vs. actuals reporting - SSO & domain restrictions - 5x placeholders - 180-day activity feed Value for money 4.4 (831) 4.4 Based on 831 reviews ## Integrations Float integrates with scheduling, communication, and project tracking tools to help teams stay aligned and reduce manual updates across platforms. Popular integrations [ Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[ Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)[ Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/)[ Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)[ Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/)[ monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)[ ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/)[ HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) Preksha Buttan Senior Content Analyst Connecting Float with calendar and project tools helps your operations lead reduce scheduling conflicts, automate updates, and maintain visibility across shared timelines. Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.5 (802) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.5 (802) 4.5 Based on 802 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 1,613 reviews Filter by rating 5(928) 4(610) 3(71) 2(1) 1(3) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AB Alex B. Full Stack Developer Information Technology and Services ### "My experience with Float " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 12, 2026 Float has been a game changer for my team. The visual timelines make managing tasks easy, and the calendar view keeps everything organized in one place. The interface is simple and intuitive, so my team picked it up right away. Customer support is quick, and time tracking helps us stay on budget. Worth every penny Pros I’ve been using Float at work for a while, and honestly, the Resource Scheduling with Visual Timelines has changed how we operate. Now, I can actually see everyone’s workload at a glance. No more accidentally piling too much on someone or scrambling to shift things around. Making adjustments is quick and painless Cons Float works pretty well on desktop, but the mobile app has a few annoying syncing glitches. Every now and then, things just don’t line up right, and it throws off our workflow. It’s frustrating. I really hope the team tackles this in future updates so using Float feels smooth, no matter what device you’re on. Switched from [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) We switched to Float once we saw how much better it handles project management. The resource scheduling and visual timelines are just way more advanced than what Trello offers, so keeping track of workloads got a whole lot easier. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KA Keir A. Principal Engineer Computer Software ### "I was able to get an okay experience on my business cards using the float application" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 21, 2026 I no longer have to use my personal card for business travel since I have this application and that has been a huge relief because waiting for reimbursement is the absolute worst. When I create an expense report, the float app will automatically match my receipts to the corresponding charges, so I won’t lose them in my bag or forget about them. This application keeps me from having to complete a huge amount of paperwork at the end of the month, which is honestly all I really care about. Pros The float app works well and I don’t have to go through 20 different steps to find my budget and past spending history as I would with American Express. I’m able to quickly view my budget and spending history without having to dig through a lot of menus, which is nice since I’m waiting for the bus and I just want to check my balance. It’s similar to revolut, everything is right there. Cons It’s so frustrating to have to enter two emails separately every time I am trying to send an invoice to multiple people. The receipt scanner is just a camera and does not pick up the text most of the time so I end up typing in all of it. Ugh, the bus is late again and I’m so hungry at this point. Rewards may be a little under where I’d like to see them, but hey you can’t have everything. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Founder and Freelancer Graphic Design ### "Good, but not for me." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 January 12, 2026 After trying out the free trial, I went with another platform that was better suited to my needs. Float looks great, it just wasn't the right fit for me. Pros As a freelancer, I liked how clearly Float visualizes time and availability. It’s easy to block out client work, personal time, capacity, juggling multiple projects etc. Cons Float is clearly built with teams and agencies in mind. Many of the resource and capacity features felt unnecessary for a solo workflow and I didn’t need a dedicated tool just for scheduling. Alternatives considered [Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/) [monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) Reasons for choosing Float I actually chose Basecamp over Flot, simply because it was better suited to my needs as a freelancer. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Administrative Assistant Higher Education ### "Easy to use but can look like an info dump" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 July 31, 2025 Pros It is very easy to use. I also like the filter so I can see just me. We are using to get a general sense of tracking time. Cons Some views are "too much" to look at. It is very crowded and hard to read when looking at everyone. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RC Rajesh C. President Financial Services ### "Float Review for capacity adoption" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 20, 2025 Float helps to spread the loads and see who is too taken, but need some time for team to take habit to keep it up to date. Pros Schedule view readable, fast drag drop, clear capacity forecasts, simple adjustments, Float offers all needed for a better organisation. Cons There are fields stay rigid (tags, roles) and if several edit same time we sometimes have small shifts or need reload which breaks the flow. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. EW Emma W. Business administrator Financial Services ### "Equitable work allocation" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 21, 2025 It has increased punctuality by being able to submit projects on time as a team and streamline each process. Having a real-time overview makes teamwork easier. Pros What I love most about Float is the ability to ensure equal work among the entire team and a more productive performance among everyone by having the ability to plan each project more strategically, providing perfect monitoring that helps us understand the progress of the work and what needs to be improved. It helps us greatly meet our team goals and immediately manage any work irregularities that arise. Cons Their performance has been extremely useful, with no glitches or poor service. The entire operation has been accurate, and their tools are fully integrated. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CW Cameron W. Trainer Sports ### "Would Recommend" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 21, 2025 It has been great to work with Float so far. Compared to other programs I have used at other jobs, this one is very efficient. The process is streamlined end to end. Pros Float is easy to use and navigate. This program is very user friendly and can be taught to any employee. Cons I have nothing negative to say about Float. Possibly, they could do some sort of update to speed up loading time. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. LO Lauren O. Director of Production Marketing and Advertising ### "Still too complex and not very intuitive" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 April 7, 2025 Pros adding new projects and employees remains easy Cons hard to split time across weeks with any level of accuracy Switched from [Screendragon](https://www.capterra.com/p/132576/Screendragon/) Company decision / cost Alternatives considered [Forecast](https://www.capterra.com/p/166339/Forecast/) Reasons for choosing Float Unclear. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 7, 2025 Hi Lauren, I see you're struggling with a few areas of Float. We'd love to help you out anywhere we can. Feel free to reach out to support@float.com, and we can step you through the questions you have. NS NIKITA S. Senior Test Consultant Information Technology and Services ### "Good Tool but not Great!" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 February 17, 2025 Its okay, they can improve on UI and color schemes to mske it look better Pros Ease of usage, its quite straight forward. Cons User Interface, which is so Basic.?The colour combination on screen are not great, so I get confused where to find what Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NH Natalie H. Office Manager Construction ### "An all rounder for project scheduling and costing" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 11, 2025 Very impressive. Easy to use and reports are easy to download Pros The ease of managing projects costs and scheduling Cons When deleting an entry, you sometimes need to refresh the page to change the cursor back to normal Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/136078/Float/reviews/) ## FAQs Yes. Float offers a 30-day free trial with full access to all features and unlimited teammates. The trial defaults to the Pro plan, and no credit card is required to start. Yes. Float supports direct integrations with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar. You can sync events both ways to keep your schedule aligned across platforms. Yes. Float integrates with tools like Jira, Asana, Trello, and Teamwork. These connections allow you to import tasks and allocate work directly within Float’s scheduling interface. Yes. Time tracking is available on the Pro and Enterprise plans. You can log actual hours, compare them to scheduled time, and use prefilled or locked timesheets for accuracy. Yes. Float offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. The redesigned app supports scheduling, time tracking, and layout customization with real-time sync across devices. If you don’t upgrade, your data is saved for six months. You can return and resume your subscription anytime. If you choose to leave, you can delete your account, and all data will be removed. Yes. You can set bill and cost rates per person to track project margins and profitability. These rates are visible in planning views and reports, helping teams monitor financial performance. Yes. Float offers a public API for custom integrations and data workflows. Admins can access the API key in Team Settings and use it to automate tasks or connect with other platforms. Yes. Float allows you to schedule vacation, sick leave, and other types of time off. You can assign time off to individuals or entire teams, and set it as tentative or confirmed. ### Have more questions? Connect with one of our advisors for a free consultation and save time in your software search. ## Sources - **Capterra reviews data:** Capterra reviews are collected from verified users for individual software products. [Learn more about how we source our data](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/). - **Capterra Shortlist:** Capterra Shortlist identifies the top products in our software categories based on a proprietary blend of user ratings and popularity. [Read the complete methodology here](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology). - This product information came from Float’s own online content in August 2025, including the product's website and its social media channels. ## Related reading ### [7 Top Rated Task Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/resources/best-task-management-tools/) Published January 26, 2023 by [Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/) ### [5 Key Task Management Software Features and Top Products That Offer Them](https://www.capterra.com/resources/key-task-management-software-features/) Published April 9, 2024 by [Ashish Upadhyay](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/aupadhyay/) ### [7 Task Management Mobile Apps Users Love](https://www.capterra.com/resources/best-mobile-task-manager-apps/) Published August 2, 2023 by [Preksha Buttan](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/pbuttan/) Popular comparisons [Clockify vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/136078-169607/Float-vs-Clockify)[Wrike vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/76113-136078/Wrike-vs-Float)[Connecteam vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/136078-153140/Float-vs-Connecteam) [ClickUp vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/136078-158833/Float-vs-ClickUp)[Smartsheet vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/79104-136078/Smartsheet-vs-Float)[Ganttic vs Float](https://www.capterra.com/compare/111627-136078/Ganttic-vs-Float)  Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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