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Float vs Motion: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Float and Motion. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Float starts at $7/mo, making it $12/mo cheaper than Motion ($19/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Float vs Motion: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureFloatMotion
Starting Price$7/mo$19/mo
Number of Plans32
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Float is the more affordable option, starting at $7/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 5 combined pricing plans and 18 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Tier 1
Starter
$7/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Scheduling
  • Capacity & time off management
  • Unlimited project scoping
  • Project margin tracking
  • 1x placeholder
Start with Starter
Pro AI
$19/month
Start with Pro AI
Tier 2
Pro
$12/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Project estimates
  • Actuals tracking
  • Estimates vs. planned hours reporting
  • Estimates vs. actuals reporting
  • Planned hours vs. actuals reporting
  • SSO & domain restrictions
  • 5x placeholders
Start with Pro
Business AIPopular
$29/month
Start with Business AI
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Set up, roll out, and training
  • Priority support
  • Custom placeholders
  • SLAs & custom contracts
  • Manual payment options
Start with Enterprise

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Float

Resource planning and team scheduling for project-based work

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Motion

AI-powered project manager that auto-schedules your work

View all Motion plans
Our Pick

Float

Float starts at $12/mo lower ($7/mo vs $19/mo), offers 3 tiers vs 2.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Float

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Float if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Float starts at $7/mo, saving $12/mo compared to Motion at $19/mo
  • You need 3 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Float offers 18 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Float offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Motion if:

  • Motion's per-seat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps
  • Motion's feature bundling aligns with how Project Management teams actually work day-to-day
  • Motion better aligns with Project Management-specific workflows and team collaboration patterns

Float is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $7/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Float saving approximately $600/month. Float offers 3 pricing tiers compared to Motion's 2, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Float provides 18 total features versus 0 for Motion, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Float offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Motion only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Float cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Float vs Motion

Which is cheaper, Float or Motion?
As of March 2026, Float starts at a lower price point. Float starts at $7/mo while Motion starts at $19/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Float have vs Motion?
Float offers 3 pricing plans, while Motion offers 2 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
What is the most popular Motion plan?
The Business AI plan is Motion's most popular tier, priced at $29/mo.
Does Float or Motion offer custom enterprise pricing?
Float offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Motion lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Float and Motion compare for Project Management?
Both Float and Motion are Project Management tools. Float offers 3 plans starting at $7/mo, while Motion offers 2 plans starting at $19/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Float Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Motion Official PricingVendor pricing page

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