Software · head to head
Dashlane vs Nifty
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Nifty covers Tasks.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Nifty actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
Only in Nifty
- Tasks
- Milestones
- Docs
- Chat
- Time tracking
- Zoom
- SOC 2
- Web support
Both cover
- Google Workspace
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot Nifty
- Identity protectionnot Nifty
- Secure credential sharingnot Nifty
- Compliance requirementsnot Nifty
- VPN protectionnot Nifty
Nifty
- Project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspacenot Dashlane
- Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot Dashlane
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
Nifty
- The free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
- The standard plans are flat monthly fees with hard member caps, at 20 on Pro and 50 on Business, so the 21st member forces a jump from $79 to $124 a month
- Active projects are capped at 100 on Pro despite the flat fee
- Time tracking, custom fields and workflow automations all require the Pro plan
- Microsoft SSO is Business only and SAML is Unlimited only, at $399 a month
- White labelling and IP restriction are Unlimited only
Pricing, plan by plan
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
Nifty
On request- FreeFree
- 2 projects
- Basic features
- Starter$5/month
- 40 projects
- Roadmaps
- Time tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or Nifty better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Nifty at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Nifty?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Nifty at On request.
- Does Dashlane or Nifty run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Dashlane best used for?
- Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that Nifty cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Google Workspace, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
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