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MeisterTask vs Nifty

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MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nifty logo

Nifty

Project Management

The operating system for your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Nifty covers Tasks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and Nifty differ
AttributeMeisterTaskNifty
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
  • SOC 2

Both cover

  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MeisterTask

  • Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot Nifty
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot Nifty

Nifty

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

Where each one falls short

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

MeisterTask

  • The free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • Recurring tasks and automations are excluded from the free plan entirely
  • Timeline views, subtasks, custom fields and custom reports require the Business plan at $24 per user per month
  • Subtasks being a Business feature means task breakdown is unavailable on the $12.50 Pro plan
  • SSO, workload planning and portfolios are Enterprise only with no published price

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

MeisterTask

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 projects
    • Up to 5 notes
    • 5 Content Manager seats
  • Pro$12.5/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited notes
    • 75 AI credits
  • Business$24/month
    • All Pro features
    • Timeline views
    • Subtasks
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • All Business features
    • Workload planner
    • Portfolios

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 MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.
MeisterTask 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 MeisterTask or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask 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, MeisterTask or Nifty?
MeisterTask starts at Free and Nifty at Free.
Does MeisterTask or Nifty run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use MeisterTask for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MeisterTask best used for?
MeisterTask is most often used for kanban task and project management for small teams, tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking. Of those, kanban task and project management for small teams and tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking are not what Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Nifty cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Checklists, Attachments. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MeisterTask: How much does MeisterTask cost for small teams?

MeisterTask Pro plan costs $12.50 per user per month (with annual savings up to 22%) and includes unlimited projects, notes, external sharing, advanced search, and 75 AI credits per month.

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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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MeisterTask: Is there a free version of MeisterTask?

Yes, MeisterTask offers a free tier with no expiration. The free plan includes up to 3 projects, up to 5 notes, 5 Content Manager seats, and 20 Meister AI credits per month.

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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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MeisterTask: What payment methods does MeisterTask accept?

MeisterTask accepts both credit card and PayPal payments. All prices exclude VAT and the exact cost varies by region.

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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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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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