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Nifty vs RAD Studio

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Nifty

Project Management

The operating system for your workflow

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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RAD Studio

Developer Tools

Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder

From
$2000/perpetual
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Nifty is a work management platform; RAD Studio is a cross-platform IDE.
  • Nifty has a free plan, then $79/mo; RAD Studio starts at $2000/mo.
  • Where Nifty falls short: the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects.
  • Where RAD Studio falls short: professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nifty and RAD Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Nifty and RAD Studio differ
AttributeNiftyRAD Studio
Starting priceFree$2000/perpetual
Pricing modelFreemiumOne-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryProject ManagementDeveloper Tools

Not yet recorded: founded for RAD Studio.

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 Nifty

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

Only in RAD Studio

Nothing recorded that Nifty does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Nifty

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

RAD Studio

  • Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Nifty
  • Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Nifty
  • Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Nifty
  • Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot Nifty

Where each one falls short

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

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

RAD Studio

  • Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
  • Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
  • The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Nifty

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

RAD Studio

$2000/perpetual
  • Professional Edition$2,000 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $599
    • Total $2,599 + Tax
  • Enterprise Edition$3,400 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $1,199
    • Total $4,599 + Tax
  • Architect Edition$4,416 one-off
    • Perpetual License
    • First year maintenance $2,183
    • Total $6,599 + Tax

Which should you pick?

Choose Nifty if

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

Choose RAD Studio if

Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Nifty on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

RAD Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Nifty or RAD Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Nifty starts at Free and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nifty or RAD Studio?
Nifty has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nifty and $2000/perpetual for RAD Studio.
Does Nifty or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
Nifty runs on Web, iOS, Android. RAD Studio runs on Web.
Can I use Nifty for free?
Yes. Nifty has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RAD Studio starts at $2000/perpetual.
What is Nifty best used for?
Nifty is most often used for small team project management and task tracking, client collaboration and portfolio management, workflow automation for marketing and operations teams. Of those, small team project management and task tracking and client collaboration and portfolio management are not what RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Nifty do that RAD Studio cannot?
Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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RAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?

RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).

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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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RAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?

Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.

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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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RAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?

Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.

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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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