1. Smartsheet
Smartsheet · Bellevue · Project management software · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-style work management.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹500/mo)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Float alternatives in India (2026)
Float is a project management software product from Float, New York, priced at ₹500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Float are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo) and Instagantt (₹600/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Float alternative
Cost
Float starts at ₹500/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Float is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Float does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Float alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Float's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Float (current) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Smartsheet | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Float alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
3. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
4. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹500/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹500/mo)
7. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹500/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
8. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
10. Productive.io
Productive · Zagreb · Project management software · 4.3/5
Agency management platform.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Float
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
Float alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Float
Indian alternatives to Float
How to choose a Float alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Float alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Float in 2026?+
The closest matches to Float on App Advisor are Smartsheet (₹700/mo), Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Float, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Float?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Float has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Float?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹500/mo for Float. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Float?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Float vs Smartsheet: which is better?+
Smartsheet is the closest match to Float in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹500/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Float alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Float also covers, and Float's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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