What is Float used for?

Float is resource scheduling and capacity planning software that shows who is working on what, how utilization is trending and where project margins are heading. It is a good fit for agencies balancing team workloads, spotting under-utilization early and estimating project staffing needs.

How much does Float cost?

Paid plans for Float start at $7 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Float open source?

No. Float is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Float include Worklenz.

What are some alternatives to Float?

Float competes with Runn, Kantata and Productive. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Float alternatives.

Float: features, pricing and alternatives

About Float

Float is a commercial resource management tool for professional services firms, agencies and in-house delivery teams. It gives managers a view of who is working on what, whether work is on track and whether people have capacity for new projects, so staffing problems show up before they affect margins.

The toolset spans scheduling people, planning capacity, estimating and planning projects, tracking time, and reporting through dashboards. Teams can set a baseline for each project covering price, budget, roles and timeline, then compare against it as things change, and AI-assisted staffing suggests the closest-fit person. The vendor also lists Float x AI, an MCP integration and AI insights about experience and industry exposure.

Float is hosted software with a 30-day trial, a pricing page, integrations and a product tour. It is presented for resource managers, directors of operations and finance leaders who care about utilization and profitability.

Key features

Resource scheduling by person and project
Capacity planning and availability views
Project estimates and baselines
Time tracking for projects
Reports and dashboards
AI-assisted staffing suggestions

Good fit for

→Agencies balancing team workloads
→Spotting under-utilization early
→Estimating project staffing needs

Tags: resource-management; capacity-planning; scheduling; agencies; utilization; project-management; saas

Float: questions and answers

What is Float used for?: Float is resource scheduling and capacity planning software that shows who is working on what, how utilization is trending and where project margins are heading. It is a good fit for agencies balancing team workloads, spotting under-utilization early and estimating project staffing needs.
How much does Float cost?: Paid plans for Float start at $7 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Float open source?: No. Float is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Float include Worklenz.
What are some alternatives to Float?: Float competes with Runn, Kantata and Productive. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Float alternatives.