Side by side
Float vs Focuster
Both stand on time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Float combines team scheduling, project planning, and financial reporting in one resource-planning product. The 30-day Pro trial offers a way to assess it before choosing a paid plan.
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Focuster centers task planning on calendar availability, with views for current work and future schedules. Consider its platform limits and PRO-only time blocking when assessing fit.
Visit FocusterThe facts
| Float | Focuster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $7 per person a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | float.com | focuster.com |
| On time management apps | #17 of 35 | #21 of 35 |
Float: what it does well
- Shows availability, roles, and experience for capacity planning
- Reports on utilization, actuals, margin, and budget burn
- Mobile apps support schedule checks, time off, and hour logging
- Pro includes time tracking and advanced reporting
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Starter costs $7 per scheduled person/month
- Enterprise pricing is available by discussion
Focuster: what it does well
- Reschedules tasks when calendar events change
- Supports planning up to two weeks ahead
- Email inbox converts messages into tasks
- Chrome extension provides a task-capture shortcut
- 14-day free trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- No dedicated Android app
- Time blocking is a PRO feature
- Scheduling depends on connecting a Google account
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