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Gravit Designer vs Nifty

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Nifty logo

Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Nifty covers Tasks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Nifty differ
AttributeGravit DesignerNifty
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142017

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Nifty
  • Vector illustrationnot Nifty
  • Icon designnot Nifty
  • Web graphicsnot Nifty

Nifty

  • Project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspacenot Gravit Designer
  • Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot Gravit Designer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

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

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

Nifty

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 2 projects
    • Basic features
  • Starter$5/month
    • 40 projects
    • Roadmaps
    • Time tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.

Choose Nifty if

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

Questions people ask

Is Gravit Designer or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Nifty at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Nifty?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gravit Designer and On request for Nifty.
Does Gravit Designer or Nifty run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nifty starts at On request.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Nifty cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Web support.

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