Compare Universal Resource Scheduler and Float - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 04, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Universal Resource Scheduler or Float?

Universal Resource Scheduler is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Float, and Float is rated higher (85/100) than Universal Resource Scheduler (62/100). Float offers users more features (5) than Universal Resource Scheduler (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Float!

Looking for the right Project Resource Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Guia International Vs. Float

Guia International: Guia International is a privately held U.S. company established in 1989. Our first product was a DOS based product called "Overlord" which was followed by "Treasurer's Delight". Both these programs were used by apartment building managers and treasurers of Homeowners’ Associations to bill their members and communicate with them. Neither of t...

Float: Having worked in ad agencies big and small since the mid-2000's, our team were constantly challenged with the age-old question: who's working on what and when? With multiple projects, shifting deadlines, changing availabilities and a range of skill sets, we needed a tool that could centralize all of this information and handle a team in constant fl...

Who is more expensive? Universal Resource Scheduler or Float?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Resource Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Universal Resource Scheduler and Float.

Universal Resource Scheduler price starts at $137.50 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Universal Resource Scheduler is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Project Resource Management software. Float price starts at $6 per user/month , When comparing Float to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Project Resource Management software cost.

Bottom line: Universal Resource Scheduler cost is around the same cost of Float.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Universal Resource Scheduler Vs. Float based on some of the most important and required Project Resource Management features.

Universal Resource Scheduler: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Float: Project Management, Project Budgeting, Project Billing, Cash flow/cash budget, Forecasting.

Target customer size

Universal Resource Scheduler is suitable for companies that handle technicians, doctors, conference rooms regularly. and Float's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



Universal Resource Scheduler

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $137.50 per license

Universal Resource Scheduler is a scheduling software that allow users to schedule and track their resources with just a few mouse clicks. The solution supports posting schedules and reports in web page...

Categories: Human Resources, Scheduling.

Float

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $6 per user/month

Float is a resource management software designed to help firms and agencies to manage and keep track of their projects.

Categories: Budgeting & CPM, Team Collaboration, Demand Forecasting / Replenishment, Scheduling, Materiel Forecasting.

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Universal Resource Scheduler: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Float: 5 Features

Project Management
Project Budgeting
Project Billing
Cash flow/cash budget
Forecasting
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Universa...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$137.50 per license
Functionality
5
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Float
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$6 per user/month
Functionality
15
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Hub Plan...
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
$7 per resource/month
Functionality
15
Moovila
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$24 per user/month
Functionality
15
Innate R...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.