Float Features
What are the features of Float?
Time Tracking
- Ease of Completing Timesheets
- Tracking Time to Project/Task
- Billable Time Rate Management
Mobile Time Tracking
- Time Tracking
Administration
- Business Tool Integration
- Automated Reminders
- User, Role, and Access Management
Platform
- Reporting
- Performance and Reliability
Planning
- Resource Definiton
- Capacity
- Scheduling
Optimization
- Performance
- Forecasting
- Corrections
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Time Tracking
Ease of Completing Timesheets | Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users 431 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 431 reviews) | |
Tracking Time to Project/Task | Based on 443 Float reviews. Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects | 87% (Based on 443 reviews) | |
Billable Time Rate Management | Based on 403 Float reviews. Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. | 82% (Based on 403 reviews) |
Mobile Time Tracking
Time Tracking | Based on 378 Float reviews. Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. | 82% (Based on 378 reviews) |
Administration
Business Tool Integration | Based on 360 Float reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems | 76% (Based on 360 reviews) | |
Automated Reminders | Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets 370 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 370 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. This feature was mentioned in 373 Float reviews. | 82% (Based on 373 reviews) | |
Permissions | As reported in 190 Float reviews. Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. | 81% (Based on 190 reviews) | |
Procedures | Maintain procedures for data access and governance. This feature was mentioned in 189 Float reviews. | 79% (Based on 189 reviews) | |
Remote Work | Based on 196 Float reviews. Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. | 87% (Based on 196 reviews) |
Platform
Reporting | As reported in 373 Float reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. | 79% (Based on 373 reviews) | |
APIs / Integration | Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. 336 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 336 reviews) | |
Internationalization | As reported in 336 Float reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. | 73% (Based on 336 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. This feature was mentioned in 392 Float reviews. | 86% (Based on 392 reviews) | |
Mobile User Support | Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. 346 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 346 reviews) |
Tasks
Creation & Assignment | Based on 358 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. | 86% (Based on 358 reviews) | |
Due Dates | Based on 345 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). | 82% (Based on 345 reviews) | |
Task Prioritization | Based on 330 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 80% (Based on 330 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. 304 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 304 reviews) | |
Dependecies | Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. 262 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | Based on 306 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. | 75% (Based on 306 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Based on 343 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. | 84% (Based on 343 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | Based on 334 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. | 82% (Based on 334 reviews) |
Projects
Planning | Based on 336 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. | 86% (Based on 336 reviews) | |
Project Map | Based on 307 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. | 78% (Based on 307 reviews) | |
GANTT | Based on 280 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. | 73% (Based on 280 reviews) | |
Calendar View | Based on 357 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. | 86% (Based on 357 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 316 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | 82% (Based on 316 reviews) | |
Project Budgeting | Based on 278 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. | 77% (Based on 278 reviews) | |
Templates | As reported in 234 Float reviews. Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. | 72% (Based on 234 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Based on 305 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. | 79% (Based on 305 reviews) | |
Methodologies | Based on 269 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. | 75% (Based on 269 reviews) |
Resource Management
Resource Definiton | Based on 306 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. | 81% (Based on 306 reviews) | |
Capacity | Based on 321 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. | 86% (Based on 321 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Based on 352 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 90% (Based on 352 reviews) |
Project Monitoring
Baselining / KPIs | Based on 269 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. | 74% (Based on 269 reviews) | |
Resource Allocation | Based on 316 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. | 85% (Based on 316 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Based on 302 Float reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 80% (Based on 302 reviews) |
Planning
Resource Definiton | As reported in 443 Float reviews. Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. | 82% (Based on 443 reviews) | |
Capacity | Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. This feature was mentioned in 463 Float reviews. | 85% (Based on 463 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Based on 516 Float reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 89% (Based on 516 reviews) |
Optimization
Performance | Monitor the performance of each resource by project, portfolio, or resource type. This feature was mentioned in 440 Float reviews. | 81% (Based on 440 reviews) | |
Forecasting | Provide demand-driven forecasts to prepare and plan for future projects. 444 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 444 reviews) | |
Corrections | Identify misutilizations and provide suggestions to improve planning and scheduling. This feature was mentioned in 417 Float reviews. | 77% (Based on 417 reviews) |
Automation
Workflows | Based on 193 Float reviews. Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. | 80% (Based on 193 reviews) | |
Customization | As reported in 191 Float reviews. Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. | 80% (Based on 191 reviews) | |
Data repository | Deliver a single data repository for all project information. 191 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 191 reviews) |
Project management
Task Prioritization | As reported in 198 Float reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 81% (Based on 198 reviews) | |
Dependecies | Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. This feature was mentioned in 191 Float reviews. | 75% (Based on 191 reviews) | |
Planning | Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. 196 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 196 reviews) | |
Views | Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). 194 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 194 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Based on 198 Float reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 87% (Based on 198 reviews) | |
Critical Path | As reported in 189 Float reviews. Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. | 75% (Based on 189 reviews) | |
Dashboards | As reported in 190 Float reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 78% (Based on 190 reviews) |
Workload
Resource Allocation | Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. This feature was mentioned in 190 Float reviews. | 86% (Based on 190 reviews) | |
Workspace | As reported in 188 Float reviews. Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. | 81% (Based on 188 reviews) | |
Configuration | Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. 185 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
Insights | As reported in 184 Float reviews. Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. | 79% (Based on 184 reviews) |
Communication & Collaboration
Communication Channels | As reported in 188 Float reviews. Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. | 72% (Based on 188 reviews) | |
Document Management | See feature definition | As reported in 184 Float reviews. Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. | 68% (Based on 184 reviews) |
Collaboration | Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. 188 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 188 reviews) |
Cost Management
Project Budgeting | As reported in 188 Float reviews. Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. | 76% (Based on 188 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | As reported in 187 Float reviews. Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. | 81% (Based on 187 reviews) | |
Profitability | As reported in 184 Float reviews. Monitor project proftability by team or department. | 75% (Based on 184 reviews) |
Integration
Front Office | Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. This feature was mentioned in 179 Float reviews. | 70% (Based on 179 reviews) | |
Back Office | Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. 179 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 71% (Based on 179 reviews) | |
External data | Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. 181 reviewers of Float have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 181 reviews) |
