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LiquidPlanner vs Nifty

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nifty logo

Nifty

Project Management

The operating system for your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nifty has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Nifty covers Tasks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and Nifty differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerNifty
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • Salesforce

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot Nifty
  • Collaborationnot Nifty
  • Task managementnot Nifty
  • Organizationnot Nifty

Nifty

  • Small team project management and task trackingnot LiquidPlanner
  • Client collaboration and portfolio managementnot LiquidPlanner
  • Workflow automation for marketing and operations teamsnot LiquidPlanner

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

Nifty

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited team members
    • 100 MB storage
    • 2 active projects
  • Pro$79/month
    • 20 team members
    • 500 GB storage
    • 100 active projects
  • Business$124/month
    • 50 team members
    • 1 TB storage
    • Unlimited active projects
  • Unlimited$399/month
    • Unlimited members, storage, projects, guests
    • Native forms, custom SAML, white labeling, IP restriction
    • Dedicated success manager

Which should you pick?

Choose LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner review

Choose Nifty if

  • You need tasks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want milestones.
Nifty review

Questions people ask

Is LiquidPlanner or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Nifty at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Nifty?
Nifty has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for Nifty.
Does LiquidPlanner or Nifty run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Nifty for free?
Yes. Nifty has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that Nifty cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Analytics, Workload management. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, SOC 2, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?

Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.

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Nifty: Is Nifty free?

Nifty offers a free forever plan with unlimited team members, but storage is limited to 100 MB and you can only have 2 active projects. No credit card is required to start.

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LiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?

Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.

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Nifty: How much does Nifty Pro cost?

Nifty Pro costs $79 per month (monthly billing) or less with annual discounts of up to 20% off. Pro includes 20 team members, 500 GB storage, and 100 active projects.

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LiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?

Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.

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Nifty: What is the most popular Nifty plan?

The Business plan at $124 per month is the most popular option. It includes 50 team members, 1 TB storage, unlimited projects, goals tracking, and team workloads. Annual plans save up to 20% off monthly pricing.

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LiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?

Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.

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Nifty: Does Nifty offer team limits by plan?

Yes, Nifty limits team members by plan: Free has unlimited members but limited features, Pro allows 20 members, Business allows 50 members, and Unlimited has no member restrictions.

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