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Monday.com vs Nifty

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Monday.com

Technology

A platform built for a new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nifty

Project Management

The operating system for your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Monday.com expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Nifty covers Tasks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Monday.com and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where Monday.com and Nifty differ
AttributeMonday.comNifty
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
CategoryTechnologyProject Management
Founded20122017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Monday.com

  • Customizable workflows
  • Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar)
  • Automation engine
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Mobile apps
  • Forms
  • Dashboards
  • Workload management

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Time tracking
  • Google Workspace
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zoom

What people use each for

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

Monday.com

  • Project managementnot Nifty
  • Sales CRMnot Nifty
  • Marketing campaignsnot Nifty
  • HR processesnot Nifty
  • IT ticketingnot Nifty

Nifty

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

Where each one falls short

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

Monday.com

  • Expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size
  • Limited free plan with only 2 users and 3 boards
  • Mobile app provides reduced functionality compared to web version
  • Email CC/BCC limitations for looping in stakeholders without full board access
  • WorkForms can only create new items, not update existing ones

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

Monday.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Monday.com review.

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 Monday.com if

  • You need customizable workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multiple views (kanban, gantt, calendar).
Monday.com 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 Monday.com or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. Monday.com starts at Free and Nifty at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Monday.com or Nifty?
Monday.com starts at Free and Nifty at Free.
Does Monday.com or Nifty run on more platforms?
Monday.com runs on Web, iOS, Android. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Monday.com for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Monday.com best used for?
Monday.com is most often used for project management, sales crm, marketing campaigns, hr processes. Of those, project management and sales crm are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can Monday.com do that Nifty cannot?
Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar), Automation engine, Real-time collaboration. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Slack, Zoom.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Monday.com: Does Monday.com have a free plan?

Yes, Monday.com offers a free plan limited to 2 users and 3 boards. Paid plans start at around $9 per seat per month and require a minimum of 3 seats.

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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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Monday.com: Can I use Monday.com on mobile?

Monday.com is available on iOS and Android, but the mobile app lacks the full depth of the desktop version, making complex board management more difficult on the go.

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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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Monday.com: Does Monday.com support offline work?

Monday.com is primarily a cloud-based platform and does not have robust offline capabilities. You need an internet connection to access and edit boards.

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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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Monday.com: What is Monday.com's pricing based on?

Pricing is based on the number of seats and which product module you choose (Work Management, Sales CRM, Dev, or Service). Each module has different features and pricing.

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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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