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Dashlane vs Nifty

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Software

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Nifty logo

Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-

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.

Attributes where Dashlane and Nifty differ
AttributeDashlaneNifty
Starting price$4.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser ExtensionsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092017

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.

Choose Nifty if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want milestones.

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.

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Dashlane: 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.

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Dashlane: 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.

Source

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