{"id":5962,"date":"2024-02-07T16:52:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=5962"},"modified":"2024-04-02T16:54:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T16:54:43","slug":"float-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"Float alternatives: 5 top-rated tools to consider for your team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re unhappy with Float\u2019s performance, flexibility, or schedule design\u2014there are plenty of Float alternatives to choose from. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution, it all comes down to identifying the unique needs of your business and project teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that centralizes your resource scheduling needs in a single platform means less time switching between tools, and more time working toward project goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve put together a list of five top-rated Float alternatives based on customer reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s address the issues that sink Float.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Why-consider-Float-alternatives\" >Why consider Float alternatives?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#3-common-Float-frustrations\" >3 common Float frustrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Resource-Guru-%E2%80%93-The-best-Float-alternative-for-teams-of-all-sizes\" >Resource Guru &#8211; The best Float alternative for teams of all sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Kantata-formerly-Mavenlink-%E2%80%93-A-great-alternative-for-mid-market-professional-service-companies\" >Kantata (formerly Mavenlink) &#8211; A great alternative for mid-market professional service companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Teamdeck-%E2%80%93-A-solid-alternative-for-small-agencies\" >Teamdeck &#8211; A solid alternative for small agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Smartsheet-%E2%80%93-Best-Float-alternative-for-enterprise-teams\" >Smartsheet &#8211; Best Float alternative for enterprise teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#Runn-%E2%80%93-Best-alternative-for-budget-management\" >Runn &#8211; Best alternative for budget management\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/float-alternatives\/#The-best-Float-alternative-for-your-team\" >The best Float alternative for your team<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-consider-Float-alternatives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why consider Float alternatives?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Float was designed specifically with smaller teams and businesses in mind. While the tool might work well for SMEs, it won\u2019t help you optimize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-allocation-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource allocation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and uncover inefficiencies as your business grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So it\u2019s likely the time will come when your team or business outgrows Float and its limited feature set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On leading software review sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the issues echo far and wide as Float falls further behind its main competitor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource Guru<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-common-Float-frustrations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 common Float frustrations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Float is often praised as a leader in the resource management category, it falls short in critical areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Schedule design<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The schedule is the heartbeat of any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-scheduling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource scheduling software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An effective scheduling experience is what enables PMs and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-lead\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project leads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-capacity-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capacity planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and optimize allocation. And we\u2019re not just talking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-capacity-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this includes other resources such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/equipment-management-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/meeting-room-booking-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting rooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if your schedule is not up for the task, you\u2019ve got an issue on your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One user, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/136078\/Float\/reviews\/1999185\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marco M.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explain<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cI am not crazy about the graphic style of the calendar \/ schedule view hiding over the weekend; it is difficult to see at a glance the separation between the various weeks. Also there is no translation of the portal in Italian, not a serious deficiency, but if there were it would be better :) It also lacks the ability to view your schedule in a daily agenda format in order to have a more precise schedule of your commitments, as you can do through outlook.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another user, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getapp.com\/project-management-planning-software\/a\/float\/reviews\/0c4478b885\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roger V. on Get App<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says \u201cI get very disoriented when scrolling in two dimensions through the enormous grid, it can be confusing to search through such a large spread of information.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Float users have also pointed out the tool&#8217;s sensitivity when adjusting time blocks near weekends. The software tends to unintentionally extend weekends, triggering unnecessary notifications. Enough of these mishaps may become tedious when using the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Performance and reliability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key challenges with Float is its inconsistency in displaying updates in the schedule. Users have reported experiencing issues where changes made by team members aren\u2019t immediately reflected on the schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly problematic for fast-paced teams where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/best-project-scheduling-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project schedules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be updated frequently throughout the day. Adding to it, if, for example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/email-notifications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email notifications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t quick enough, teams might miss important meetings and other changes that impact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/float-float\/reviews\/float-review-8548788\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Design Director airs his grievances on G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sharing that \u201cscreen reloads are not always automatic, which is very frustrating when every manager may need to check the schedule 8-10 times a day and make edits.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lead Designer shares the sentiment on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/float-float\/reviews\/float-review-6787877\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, saying \u201cthe calendar synchronization works but is slow to show changes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout--reading\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/google-calendar-two-way-sync\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sync both ways with Google Calendar<\/span><\/a> <b>\ud83d\udcc5 <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synchronize your Resource Guru schedule with Google Calendar, so you can have full visibility of team availability, all in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Limited reporting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Float doesn\u2019t currently offer a wide range of in-depth reporting features, which can be a problem for businesses that require detailed financial tracking and more granular data analysis. A lot of customers mention using other tools alongside Float because of this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/float-float\/reviews\/float-review-8508389\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One customer on G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares that \u201cThe reporting part is very weak. A lot of people in the office like the tool, I think, but for me it&#8217;s not the best because some basic things are missing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the reporting section seems to be particularly difficult to get to grips with as customers share that it \u201cwas quite a steep learning curve initially, especially with reporting\u201d and that \u201cthe reporting is hard to understand initially.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to avoid headaches like these and choose a resource management tool that can scale with your business, below are five great alternatives to Float to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resource-Guru-%E2%80%93-The-best-Float-alternative-for-teams-of-all-sizes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource Guru &#8211; The best Float alternative for teams of all sizes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3307\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"wp-image-3307 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531.jpg\" alt=\"Resource Guru's schedule view at a glance, complete with resources, projects they're working on, and their availability\" width=\"943\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-1042x586.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schedule view in Resource Guru, giving you a birds-eye view of availability and allocation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf31 Founded: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2011<br \/>\n<strong>\u2b50\ufe0f Customer ratings: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/resource-guru\/reviews\"><b>G2<\/b><\/a><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.7\/5, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/134429\/Resource-Guru\/reviews\/\"><b>Capterra <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.7\/5<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4c Pros: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of use, fast implementation, comprehensive scheduling features<br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4e Cons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting isn\u2019t as comprehensive as some other tools<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starts at $4.16 per person per month<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc40 Free trial:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/app.resourceguruapp.com\/signup\">Yes, 30 days<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to Float alternatives, look no further than Resource Guru. For teams that need a simple yet powerful all-in-one resource management tool that helps fuel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as supports business growth\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praised for its design, quick implementation, ease of use, and scheduling features, customers who choose Resource Guru often don\u2019t leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Resource Guru\u2019s key features<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a birds-eye view of your team and resources in the Schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/remote-team-project-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage a remote team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with time zone support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/equipment-management-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/meeting-room-booking-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book meeting rooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alongside employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/timesheets\">Track your team&#8217;s time<\/a> with the fastest and easiest timesheets in the industry<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay on top of PTO, sick days, and other downtime with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/leave-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leave management<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an eye on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/booking-activity-log\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activity Log<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see changes made to bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.resourceguruapp.com\/en\/articles\/2942075-using-custom-fields-to-categorize-resources-by-skills-department-and-more\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Custom Fields<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tag, filter, and find the right people based on unique criteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and edit bookings for multiple people in one go with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.resourceguruapp.com\/en\/articles\/4598478-creating-multi-resource-bookings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multi-resource bookings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.resourceguruapp.com\/en\/articles\/4601727-repeat-bookings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create repeat bookings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for projects that require e.g. weekly check-ins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a single schedule view by connecting to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/google-calendar-two-way-sync\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/microsoft-outlook-calendar-integration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook Calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and iCal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/booking-approval-workflow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking approvals<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to protect your in-demand people<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a clear overview of your day with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/new-dashboard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized dashboard<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent scheduling chaos with a robust clash management engine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe platform provided an effective solution for resource management and scheduling, improving the efficiency and productivity of our team. The intuitive interface and scheduling features made it easy to allocate resources and track project progress. The platform&#8217;s reliability and real-time updates ensured that everyone had access to the most up-to-date information. Although there were some limitations in terms of integrations, the overall experience with Resource Guru was excellent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/134429\/Resource-Guru\/reviews\/4808099\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marek T. on Capterra<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Customer input:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Resource Guru as the best alternative to Float<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When directly comparing the two tools, here\u2019s the conclusion:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewers felt that Resource Guru meets the needs of their business better than Float<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing the quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Resource Guru is the preferred option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Resource Guru over Float<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewers also preferred doing business with Resource Guru overall<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/compare\/float-float-vs-resource-guru\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G2<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout--reading\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-guru-vs-float\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this dedicated guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on how Resource Guru compares to Float to help you choose a tool that fits your needs \ud83d\udcaa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kantata-formerly-Mavenlink-%E2%80%93-A-great-alternative-for-mid-market-professional-service-companies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kantata (formerly Mavenlink) &#8211; A great alternative for mid-market professional service companies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5968\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5968\" class=\"wp-image-5968 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence-943x660.png\" alt=\"Dashboard in Kantata showing an overview of resource metrics.\" width=\"943\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence-943x660.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence-1016x711.png.webp 1016w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence-1536x1075.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence-310x217.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/forecast-w-greater-confidence.png 1878w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Resource Dashboard in Kantata.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf31 Founded: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008<br \/>\n<strong>\u2b50\ufe0f Customer ratings:<\/strong><\/span><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/kantata-professional-services-cloud-formerly-mavenlink-kimble\/reviews\">G2 <\/a>4.2\/5<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/110832\/kantata\/reviews\/\">Capterra<\/a> 4.2\/5<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4c Pros: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration functionality and robust reporting features<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4e Cons: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited customization and steep learning curve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><\/b><strong>Pricing: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a quote<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc40 Free trial: <\/strong><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kantata.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kantata<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (formerly Mavenlink) is a great Float alternative for small to midsize companies looking for a tool with a comprehensive feature set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From resource allocation and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/project-forecasting-reports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project forecasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/how-to-create-the-ultimate-project-budget-template-free-excel-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budgeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kantata squeezes it all together in one platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while touting itself as a \u201cProfessional Services Cloud,\u201d Kantata falls short when it comes to usability, and its cumbersome interface can sometimes be frustrating for users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One customer, Jake D., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/kantata-professional-services-cloud-formerly-mavenlink-kimble\/reviews\/kantata-professional-services-cloud-formerly-mavenlink-kimble-review-8160727\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shares his views on G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, saying \u201csome of the UI is difficult to navigate. There are a lot of great reports but exporting basic data can get frustrating. They could use better estimating functionality for project scoping but I believe they are currently updating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kantata was formed when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kantata.com\/blog\/article\/mavenlink-and-kimble-applications-announce-formation-of-kantata-a-global-supplier-of-purpose-built-technology-for-professional-services-organizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mavenlink merged with Kimble<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> back in 2022 and it might be worth noting that as the two tools continue to integrate, it could cause frustration in terms of both functionality and usability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teamdeck-%E2%80%93-A-solid-alternative-for-small-agencies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamdeck &#8211; A solid alternative for small agencies<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5971\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5971\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5971\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/booking_1_manage_work_schedule_B-943x426.jpg\" alt=\"Schedule view in Teamdeck.\" width=\"943\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/booking_1_manage_work_schedule_B-943x426.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/booking_1_manage_work_schedule_B-310x140.jpg 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/booking_1_manage_work_schedule_B.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Schedule view in Teamdeck.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf31 Founded: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u2b50\ufe0f Customer ratings:<\/strong><\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/teamdeck\/reviews\">G2 <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.6\/5<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/226070\/teamdeck\/\">Capterra <\/a>4.3\/5<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4c Pros: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick to set up, simple and effective<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4e Cons: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can get both busy and buggy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><\/b><strong>Pricing: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starts at $0.9 for a basic resource<\/span><\/strong><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc40 Free trial: <\/strong><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, 7 days<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the preferred Float alternative, Resource Guru, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teamdeck.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamdeck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/industries\/agencies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management tool for agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On G2, customers are talking about how easy it is to capture <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-utilization-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource utilization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and billable time. So if you\u2019re an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-traffic-manager\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency traffic manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a small agency, this might be the tool you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But be aware the customers note that the reports section can be iffy. Augusto C. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/teamdeck\/reviews\/teamdeck-review-4186662\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voices his concerns on G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sharing that \u201cI dread the reports section, due to the fact that I have seen it supply incorrect numbers. Additionally, I don&#8217;t locate it very easy to make use of and conveniently customizable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, depending on what your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-project-management-process\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management processes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look like, the tool might be on the simplistic side and not ready to scale as your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-growth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency grows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smartsheet-%E2%80%93-Best-Float-alternative-for-enterprise-teams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smartsheet &#8211; Best Float alternative for enterprise teams<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5972\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5972\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5972\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-943x531.png\" alt=\"Calendar view in Smartsheet.\" width=\"943\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-943x531.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-1042x586.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-2048x1153.png 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-310x174.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-943x531@2x.png.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Marketing-Calendar-Premium-App-@2x-1042x586@2x.png.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Calendar view in Smartsheet.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf31 Founded: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u2b50\ufe0f Customer ratings:<\/strong><\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/smartsheet\/reviews\">G2 <\/a>4.4\/5, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/79104\/Smartsheet\/reviews\/\">Capterra <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4c Pros: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with plenty of features and integrations\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>\ud83d\udc4e Cons: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic resource scheduling features<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 <\/span><\/b><strong>Pricing: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free plan (1 user)<\/span><\/strong><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc40 Free trial:<\/strong><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No (free plan available)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smartsheet offers a range of features and capabilities that make it a great alternative to Float, specifically for enterprise organizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just a resource scheduling tool, Smartsheet is a comprehensive work management system that helps you manage projects and processes at scale. It offers robust workflow automation that streamlines complex processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when it comes to resource scheduling functionality, Smartsheet can fall short. One customer on G2, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/smartsheet\/reviews\/smartsheet-review-7754120\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young L<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., notes that \u201cit does have limitations on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/jump-to-people-resources-shortcut\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keyboard shortcuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The scheduling feature is pretty basic, so if you need a more robust scheduling tool that includes features such as resource allocations, this is coming up short.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you need a scheduling tool for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/workload-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workload planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, other alternatives listed here might be a better choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, Smartsheet is a great Float alternative for enterprise teams that require a more sophisticated work management platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runn-%E2%80%93-Best-alternative-for-budget-management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runn &#8211; Best alternative for budget management\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5973\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5973\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5973\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/runn-943x588.jpeg\" alt=\"Project view in Runn.\" width=\"943\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/runn-943x588.jpeg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/runn-1042x650.jpeg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/runn-310x193.jpeg 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/runn.jpeg 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Project view in Runn.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>\ud83c\udf31 Founded: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<br \/>\n<strong>\u2b50\ufe0f Customer ratings: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/runn-runn\/reviews\"><b>G2 <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4.5\/5, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/202595\/Runn\/\"><b>Capterra <\/b><\/a>4.8\/5<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4c Pros: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use and plenty of feature<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s<br \/>\n<\/span><b>\ud83d\udc4e Cons: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited reporting features, need for more granular permissions<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/b><b>:<\/b> Free (up to five people)<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc40 Free trial: <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No (free plan available)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relative newcomer on the scene compared to the rest, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runn.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has proven to be a great alternative to Float as it focuses on performance and profitability. Similar to Resource Guru, it\u2019s specifically aimed at professional services aiming to improve both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-efficiency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency efficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-workflow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency workflows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runn offers a handful of native integrations, but if you require a specific setup for reporting, be prepared to invest some time in getting everything working nicely together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.co.uk\/reviews\/202595\/runn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On software review platform Capterra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one customer shares that\u00a0 \u201cWith a lot of pre-existing tools (time-keeping, invoicing, business intelligence), it took a bit of time to get everything integrated nicely. While they do have out-of-the-box integrations that might suit your needs well, we found our needs too specific and needed to make custom integrations. That said, their APIs have meant that we could do this integration reasonably easily.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re looking for a Float alternative that can handle resource management challenges beyond just booking clashes and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overallocation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you might want to go for a more established tool. Plenty of Runn customers continue to point out that it\u2019s a \u201cfairly new\u201d tool, and because of this, it\u2019s still missing a lot of features that you would expect in a resource management platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-best-Float-alternative-for-your-team\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best Float alternative for your team<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are plenty of Float alternatives going around, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource Guru<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands out as the most user-friendly and fastest to implement\u2014all while boasting lots of features that create a seamless scheduling experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proven to be a tool that works for businesses and teams of all sizes, it\u2019s the favored Float alternative that will scale alongside your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"freetrial freetrial--text-light freetrial--default\"><div class=\"freetrial__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-310x218.png\" class=\"attachment-freetrial size-freetrial wp-post-image\" alt=\"Screenshot of Resource Guru&#039;s resource scheduling platform.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-310x218.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial.png 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"freetrial__text\"><h4>The #1 scheduling tool trusted by thousands of project teams<\/h4>\n<p>Join thousands of project managers who have made scheduling a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.resourceguruapp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re unhappy with Float\u2019s performance, flexibility, or schedule design\u2014there are plenty of Float alternatives to choose from. 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