Float

Project Management Software

The resource planner that keeps projects on track. Plan your team's best work, from anywhere.

Last updated: November 2024

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Who Uses This Software?

Teams that need a fast, powerful, and easy-to-use resource management software. Float gives you the most accurate view of your teams capacity to plan projects and schedule resources with confidence.

About the vendor
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Customers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Other
  • Professional Services (Agency, Business)
  • Program Development
Deployment
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
Platforms
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
Training
  • Documentation
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
Languages Supported
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What is Float?

Used in more than 50 countries and trusted by top brands including AKQA, Nike, Razorfish, and Edelmen to name a few, Float Scheduling is clearly on its way to become one of the top business scheduling applications today. Launched in 2012, Float has proved to be a very valuable asset for businesses that look to be on top of every project, personnel, and time. Simply put, Float helps users answer the question who is assigned to what task and when?

Float is a powerful and flexible scheduling tool that leverages the latest innovations and web technologies, such as Backbone.js, giving project managers the power to really define, slice, dice, and duplicate assignments and tasked them to the right person within the perfect timeframe.

Aside from being a comprehensive and flexible application, Float also boasts a beautifully designed interface that has garnered a lot of approvals, nominations, and awards.

 

Overview of Float benefits

Born out of necessity, Float Scheduling claims to be the solution that will help companies take charge of multiple projects, availabilities of their personnel, shifting deadlines, and diverse skill sets. With the platform’s rising success, it is clear that Float Scheduling delivers the goods right from the get go.

-User-friendly interface loaded with tools that allow users to split, drag, duplicate and insert tasks effortlessly.

-You can determine which team member is the perfect fit for a project with the Skill tags function.

-Instantly know who is available and when by managing your team’s personal time off, annual holidays, etc.

-Maximize individuals and their time and measure their productivity with time tracking report tools.

-Be more productive by sharing scheduling duties.

-Keep your team updated with their individual schedules using the Float’s Email Notification or they can access the system and see their tasks anytime using any device.

Features

Learn more about Float features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Budgeting Tracking

Capacity Tracking
Cost Tracking
Portfolio Budgeting
Project Budgeting
Risk Analysis
ROI and Forecasting
Time Tracking
Workload Capacity

Communication

Discussions
Document Collaboration
Employee Online Status
File Sharing
Instant Messaging
Project Conversations
Tagging

Notifications

Email Notifications
In-App Notifications
Live Notifications
Status Updates

Platform

Custom Fields
Customizable Forms
Customizable Templates
Multi-Language Support
Sections & Columns
Start Dates/Due Dates

Portfolios

Portfolio Coordination
What-If Scenarios
Workflows

Project Planning

Advanced Project Management Features
Collaborative Project Planning
Gantt Charts / Project Mapping
Kanban Board
Milestones
Progress Monitoring
Resource Management
Scheduling

Reporting

Detailed Graphs
Expense Reports
Portfolio Reports
Real-Time Analytics
Real-Time Reporting
Resource Workload Reports
Timesheet Reports

Tasks Management

Idea Management
Subtasks
Task Creation & Assignment
Task Prioritization
To-Do Lists

Team Management

Agile Teams
Comment-Only projects
Comments
Dependencies
Guest Access
Permissions
Teams & Followers

Views

Activity Feed
Calendar View
Files View
My Inbox
My Tasks
Timeline View
Pricing

Learn more about Float's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • $5
Free Trial
  • Yes

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