Float vs Clear Estimates

Float8.9Visit Clear Estimates8.5Visit

Higher score Float #4 in Project Estimation Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Float

vs

Clear Estimates #5 in Project Estimation Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Clear Estimates

• Float fits best

  Teams estimating capacity and project workloads

• Clear Estimates fits best

  Small contractors needing estimates and invoices

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Float 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Clear Estimates 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Project Estimation Software	#5 in Project Estimation Software
Best for	Teams estimating capacity and project workloads	Small contractors needing estimates and invoices
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$7/mo (best)	$59/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	9 integrations	6 integrations
Features Float 0/5 · Clear Estimates 0/5
Scenario planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cost estimation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Historical data	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Agile estimation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Estimation method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines scheduling, capacity planning, estimates, budgets, and time tracking Google Calendar, Outlook, Asana, Jira, Slack, and API integrations Web, iOS, and Android apps support scheduling and time tracking	Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	No free plan; paid access starts at $7 per scheduled person monthly Enterprise pricing uses custom contracts rather than a published monthly price More focused on planning estimates than specialized cost estimating	Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management No free plan Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan
Our verdict	Float is a cloud-based resource management platform for agencies, professional services firms, and in-house delivery teams. It brings resource scheduling, work allocation, capacity planning, project phases, milestones, tasks, budgets,… Read the review →	Clear Estimates is cloud-based estimating software for residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen. Its core workflow covers reusable project templates, regional labor and material pricing, customizable parts and proposal text,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Float — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, capacity planning, estimates, budgets, and time tracking
  • Google Calendar, Outlook, Asana, Jira, Slack, and API integrations
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support scheduling and time tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid access starts at $7 per scheduled person monthly
  • Enterprise pricing uses custom contracts rather than a published monthly price
  • More focused on planning estimates than specialized cost estimating

• Clear Estimates — where it wins

  • Reusable templates with regional labor and material pricing
  • Proposals, change orders, invoices, and payment collection in one product
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on estimating rather than scheduling or project management
  • No free plan
  • Advanced integrations and reporting require the Pro plan

• Float8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A planning-focused estimator for scheduling capacity, workloads, budgets, and project costs.

  Visit FloatFull verdict →
• Clear Estimates8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused estimating tool with templates, regional pricing, invoicing, and payment collection.

  Try Clear EstimatesFull verdict →