Compare Float Software and Harvest Forecast 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00
$5/person per month
Float
Star Rating
(1,605)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansForecast
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5/person per month
Learn more about ForecastSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Float excels in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to get started quickly, while Forecast's score of 6.7 indicates a more complex setup process that may require additional time and resources.
- Reviewers mention that Float's Task Creation & Assignment feature is highly rated at 8.6, allowing for efficient task management, whereas Forecast's score of 7.9 suggests it may not be as intuitive or user-friendly in this area.
- G2 users highlight Float's superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.7, indicating that users feel well-supported, while Forecast's score of 7.8 shows room for improvement in customer service responsiveness.
- Users on G2 appreciate Float's Resource Allocation capabilities, scoring 8.5, which helps teams effectively manage their workforce, compared to Forecast's score of 7.3, which may not provide the same level of insight or control.
- Reviewers say that Float's Drag & Drop functionality is a standout feature with a score of 8.4, making it easy to rearrange tasks, while Forecast's score of 7.5 indicates a less flexible interface for task management.
- Users report that Float's Remote Work capabilities are rated highly at 8.6, making it a strong choice for distributed teams, whereas Forecast's lower score in this area suggests it may not cater as effectively to remote work needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Float
Starter
Starting at $6.00
This plan is best for smaller teams looking to move their resourcing off a spreadsheet. It starts from $6 per month per scheduled user if billed annually or $7.50 per month per scheduled user if billed monthly. The plan includes unlimited access and support.
- Industry-leading resource scheduling
- Powerful capacity planning and reporting
- Budget management and forecasting
Free Trial
Float
Free Trial is available
Forecast
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,336
8.5
35
Ease of Use
8.8
1,350
8.0
35
Ease of Setup
8.9
520
6.7
8
Ease of Admin
8.9
351
6.3
8
Quality of Support
8.7
762
7.8
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
312
5.8
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,281
9.3
34
Features by Category
Tasks
8.6
358
|
Verified
7.9
23
|
Verified
8.2
345
|
Verified
7.5
23
|
Verified
8.0
330
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
304
7.5
23
|
Verified
7.2
262
Feature Not Available
7.5
306
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
343
|
Verified
7.5
23
|
Verified
8.2
334
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Projects
8.6
336
|
Verified
7.7
23
|
Verified
7.8
307
|
Verified
7.0
23
|
Verified
7.3
280
|
Verified
7.5
23
|
Verified
8.6
357
|
Verified
7.5
23
|
Verified
8.2
316
|
Verified
7.6
22
|
Verified
7.7
278
|
Verified
7.4
21
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.2
234
7.8
21
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
305
|
Verified
8.0
21
|
Verified
7.5
269
|
Verified
7.4
21
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.1
306
|
Verified
7.3
22
|
Verified
8.6
321
|
Verified
7.0
22
|
Verified
9.0
352
|
Verified
7.6
23
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
7.4
269
|
Verified
6.9
20
|
Verified
8.5
316
|
Verified
7.3
22
|
Verified
8.0
302
|
Verified
7.7
21
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Planning
8.2
443
Not enough data
8.5
463
Not enough data
8.9
516
Not enough data
Optimization
8.1
440
Not enough data
7.9
444
Not enough data
7.7
417
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
8.0
193
Not enough data
8.0
191
Not enough data
7.6
191
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
190
Not enough data
7.9
189
Not enough data
8.7
196
Not enough data
Project management
8.1
198
Not enough data
7.5
191
Not enough data
8.4
196
Not enough data
8.0
194
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
7.5
189
Not enough data
7.8
190
Not enough data
Workload
8.6
190
Not enough data
8.1
188
Not enough data
7.9
185
Not enough data
7.9
184
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
7.2
188
Not enough data
6.8
184
Not enough data
7.6
188
Not enough data
Cost Management
7.6
188
Not enough data
8.1
187
Not enough data
7.5
184
Not enough data
Integration
7.0
179
Not enough data
7.1
179
Not enough data
7.0
181
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.5
430
Not enough data
8.7
442
Not enough data
8.2
402
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.2
377
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
359
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
369
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
372
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
372
Not enough data
7.2
335
Not enough data
7.3
335
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
7.7
345
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Float and Forecast are categorized as Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Float
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Forecast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
21.2%
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
12.8%
Design
7.0%
Consulting
2.8%
Other
40.0%
Marketing and Advertising
14.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Internet
7.0%
Computer Software
7.0%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Other
55.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Float
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Search functionality, colors and overall design and layout
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
You cant duplicate certain tasks, Its not easy to make multiple tasks for longer days
Forecast
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matthew H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Ease of use is the first thing that comes to mind. Forecast is a simple solution that presents data in an easy to understand way. This makes on-boarding easier across all departments, as assigning and viewing assigned hours is easy. We've found it best...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Forecast is far from versatile. It's clunky and hasn't changed since we implemented it years ago.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Search functionality, colors and overall design and layout
Matthew H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Ease of use is the first thing that comes to mind. Forecast is a simple solution that presents data in an easy to understand way. This makes on-boarding easier across all departments, as assigning and viewing assigned hours is easy. We've found it best...
Verified User in Design
You cant duplicate certain tasks, Its not easy to make multiple tasks for longer days
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Forecast is far from versatile. It's clunky and hasn't changed since we implemented it years ago.
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Discussions
What is float software?
3 comments
NK
Resource management software for real-time project planning and task scheduling.Read more
How does Float manage keeping its users confidentiality?
1 comment
Official Response from Float
We believe that privacy is a basic right. We take our customer's privacy and security seriously by ensuring your data is fully protected. Float is on the...Read more
how to make float with real time notif or alert
1 comment
Official Response from Float
We have in-app, email and mobile push notifications to ensure you're always up to date with the latest changes to your schedule. Please feel free to check...Read more
Forecast has no discussions with answers
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