Float

floatapp.com
Project Management
Weekend Project

Visual project planning and resource management for teams

How to Replace Float

Overview

Float is a collaborative project and resource planning tool that helps teams visualize workload, manage capacity, and plan projects efficiently. It combines Gantt charts, resource scheduling, and team workload management in an intuitive visual interface.

Features

49 features across 18 categories

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App

Access projects and update tasks on-the-go with iOS and Android native applications.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Agile Management(1)

Sprint PlanningPremium

Plan and manage agile sprints with velocity tracking and burndown charts.

Artificial Intelligence(3)

AI-Powered RecommendationsAIPremium

Receive AI suggestions for resource allocation and project optimization.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Forecast project completion dates and identify risks before they impact delivery.

Smart SchedulingAIPremium

Let AI automatically schedule tasks based on team capacity and project constraints.

Also in: UiPath, Scoro, Dayforce

Automation(1)

Workflow AutomationPremium

Automate repetitive tasks and processes with conditional rules and triggers.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(3)

Comments & Collaboration

Enable team discussions within tasks and projects with inline commenting and mentions.

File Attachments

Attach and manage project files, documents, and assets directly within tasks.

Notifications

Receive alerts for project updates, task assignments, and deadline changes.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Activity LogPremium

Track all changes and actions across projects with complete audit trail and history.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(1)

Custom FieldsPremium

Add project-specific fields and metadata to capture unique business requirements.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(1)

Data ExportPremium

Export all project data in standard formats for backup and migration purposes.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Financial Management(3)

Budget TrackingPremium

Monitor project costs and budgets with real-time spending visibility and variance analysis.

Project ProfitabilityAIPremium

Calculate and analyze profit margins and ROI for each project.

Rate CardsPremium

Manage different billing and cost rates for team members and resources.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

Build custom integrations and extend functionality with REST API endpoints.

WebhooksPremium

Trigger external workflows and integrations based on project events and updates.

Productivity(2)

Bulk Operations

Perform bulk actions on multiple tasks and projects for efficient batch management.

Search & Filters

Quickly find projects, tasks, and resources with advanced search and filtering options.

Project Planning(10)

Critical Path AnalysisAIPremium

Identify critical path tasks that impact overall project completion date.

Dependency Management

Define task and project dependencies with automatic impact analysis.

Flexible Scheduling

Adjust project timelines and resource assignments with automatic dependency updates.

Gantt Charts

Create and manage projects using interactive timeline-based Gantt charts with drag-and-drop functionality.

Milestone Tracking

Set and track project milestones with automatic status updates and notifications.

Portfolio ViewPremium

Monitor multiple projects simultaneously with high-level portfolio visibility and health metrics.

Project TemplatesPremium

Use pre-built or custom templates to quickly set up recurring project structures.

Project Timeline

Visualize project schedules with dependencies, milestones, and critical path analysis.

Version ControlPremium

Track changes to project plans with ability to view and restore previous versions.

What-If ScenariosAIPremium

Model project scenarios by adjusting resources and timelines to forecast outcomes.

Reporting(6)

Baseline ComparisonPremium

Compare current project status against original baseline to track deviations.

DashboardsPremium

Create custom dashboards displaying project progress, team utilization, and key metrics.

Export Reports

Download projects and reports as PDF, CSV, or Excel for external sharing and archival.

Forecast ReportsAIPremium

Generate predictive reports on resource utilization, project completion, and team availability.

Project Health MetricsPremium

Monitor project status indicators including scope, schedule, and budget health.

Utilization ReportsAIPremium

Analyze team utilization rates and identify opportunities for capacity optimization.

Resource Management(8)

Capacity Planning

Plan resource availability and identify over-allocation or idle capacity across teams.

Holiday & Leave Management

Mark team member holidays and leave dates to adjust capacity planning accordingly.

People Profiles

Manage team member skills, availability, rates, and historical project experience.

Resource LevelingAIPremium

Automatically balance workload across team members to optimize resource efficiency.

Resource MarketplaceAIPremium

Find and allocate external contractors and freelancers to project tasks.

Resource Scheduling

Allocate team members to projects and tasks with visual capacity planning and workload balancing.

Team Availability Calendar

View team member schedules and availability across all projects in a calendar view.

Team Workload View

See real-time team capacity and workload distribution across all projects.

Security(2)

Role-Based AccessPremium

Control user permissions with customizable roles for admins, managers, and team members.

Single Sign-OnPremium

Enable enterprise SSO with SAML 2.0 and OAuth for centralized authentication.

Task Management(2)

Recurring TasksPremium

Create tasks that repeat on a schedule with automatic generation and assignment.

Task Management

Create, assign, and track tasks within projects with status updates and priorities.

Time Tracking(1)

Time TrackingPremium

Log hours spent on tasks and projects with real-time tracking and timesheet functionality.

User Interface(1)

Dark Mode

Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable viewing in different lighting conditions.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic project planning with up to 5 team members

Pro

Popular
$7.50/mo
  • Full project management with unlimited projects

Business

$15/mo
  • Advanced features including time tracking and budgeting

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Custom solution with dedicated support and SSO

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Float

Monthly$7.5/mo
Yearly$90/yr
5-Year Total$450

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$90
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$270
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$450
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 49 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Float alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 49 features.

Buy Float

Better Value
Monthly cost$75/mo
3-year total$2,700
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Float saves ~$34,260 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 49 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations