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n8n vs Nifty

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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only n8n has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: n8n covers Workflow automation, Nifty covers Tasks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which n8n and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where n8n and Nifty differ
Attributen8nNifty
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Docker, Self-hostedWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192017

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 n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Time tracking
  • Zoom
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot Nifty
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Nifty
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Nifty
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Nifty

Nifty

  • Project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspacenot n8n
  • Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot n8n

Where each one falls short

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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Nifty

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

Which should you pick?

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Choose Nifty if

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

Questions people ask

Is n8n or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. n8n 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, n8n or Nifty?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for n8n and On request for Nifty.
Does n8n or Nifty run on more platforms?
n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nifty starts at On request.
What is n8n best used for?
n8n is most often used for building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams, visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code, enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud options, integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom api connections. Of those, building ai agents and workflow automation for technical teams and visual workflow design with capability to write custom javascript or python code are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can n8n do that Nifty cannot?
n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
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