Fortis Time Management vs Float
Float schedules people. Fortis Time Management bills them.
Float is a purpose-built resource scheduler — plotting who's working on what, weeks ahead. Time tracking is on its Pro plan, but Float doesn't invoice and has no accounting integration. If you want scheduling AND time tracking with approvals, profitability and Xero invoicing in one place, that's where Fortis Time Management fits.
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Why teams look beyond Float
Time tracking needs the Pro plan
Float's pricing page puts time tracking, project budgets and margin tracking on the Pro plan; Starter is scheduling only.
No accounting or invoicing integration
Float's own integrations page lists finance tools like Hubspot and Karbon, but no Xero, QuickBooks or invoicing capability.
A second tool for billing
Float plans who works on what. Turning that time into invoices still needs a separate billing or accounting tool.
Fortis Time Management vs Float, side by side
| Feature | Fortis Time Management | Float |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9/user/mo billed annually (£11 monthly), ex VAT — no usage fees, ever | $7/person/mo billed monthly on Starter (scheduling only) — time tracking needs Pro at $12/person/mo billed monthly (Float's annual rate wasn't confirmed this session) |
| Resource scheduling / capacity planning | Weekly schedule | Purpose-built scheduling — role suggestions, project scoping |
| Timers and weekly timesheets | Included | Timer + pre-filled timesheets from schedule, Pro plan |
| Timesheet approvals and locking | Team plan and above | Lock timesheets after submission, Pro plan |
| Profitability by client, project and person | Live, on Team plan and above | Project budget & margin tracking, Pro plan |
| Cost rates hidden from team members | Owners and admins only | — |
| Retainer, fixed-fee and time & materials billing / invoicing | Included | Not offered — Float doesn't invoice |
| Push invoices to Xero | Team plan and above, as drafts matched to the contact | No accounting integration |
| QuickBooks | Coming soon | Not offered |
| Client rate cards, multi-currency | Not yet | Pro plan |
| Branded client reports (PDF) | Your logo on reports and invoices | Live dashboards, Pro plan |
Float details from Float pricing page, Float time tracking feature page, Float integrations page, checked September 2026. Plans change — check their site for the latest.
Where Float is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool. Float is the better fit if you need:
- Purpose-built resource scheduling and capacity visualisation
- Role-based allocation and project scoping
- AI-powered people-experience profiles
- Multi-currency client rate cards (Pro plan)
Switching from Float
Import method: Generic CSV import (map your columns)
- 1Export your time entries from Float as CSV.
- 2Upload to Fortis Time Management and map the columns — clients, projects, people and time.
- 3Check the preview, then import. One click undoes it.
Questions about switching
Is Fortis Time Management a replacement for Float?
Not exactly. Float is built for scheduling and resource planning — plotting who's working on what, weeks ahead. Fortis Time Management focuses on time, approvals, profitability and Xero invoicing. If you want both in one place, Fortis Time Management is closer to that; if you need forward-looking, role-based scheduling across a bench of people, Float is the more purpose-built tool.
Does Float invoice clients?
No. Float's own integrations page lists finance tools like Hubspot and Karbon, but no invoicing or Xero/QuickBooks integration. Fortis Time Management pushes approved time to Xero as a draft invoice.
Can I import my Float time entries?
Yes. Export your time entries from Float as CSV and upload them to Fortis Time Management, mapping the columns. You'll see a preview before anything is saved.
Can I try Fortis Time Management first?
Yes. Open the live demo — a fully loaded agency workspace with no signup.
Compare plans on the pricing page, or read about time tracking for agencies.
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