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Nifty vs Shortcut

Nifty logo

Nifty

Project Management

The operating system for your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shortcut logo

Shortcut

Technology

Project management for software teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects; Shortcut limited reporting compared to Jira
  • They diverge on capability: Nifty covers Tasks, Shortcut covers Stories & epics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nifty and Shortcut actually diverge.

Attributes where Nifty and Shortcut differ
AttributeNiftyShortcut
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
CategoryProject ManagementTechnology
Founded20172014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Nifty

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

Only in Shortcut

  • Stories & epics
  • Iterations (sprints)
  • Kanban boards
  • Roadmaps
  • Reporting
  • API & webhooks
  • Mobile apps
  • GitHub

Both cover

  • Docs
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Nifty

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

Shortcut

  • Sprint planningnot Nifty
  • Bug trackingnot Nifty
  • Feature developmentnot Nifty
  • Product roadmappingnot Nifty
  • Team collaborationnot 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

Shortcut

  • Limited reporting compared to Jira
  • Designed specifically for software teams, not general project management
  • Can experience slow loading times with very large projects

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Shortcut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Kanban boards
    • Sprints
    • Roadmaps
  • Team$8.5/user/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced reports
    • WIP limits
  • Business$12/user/month
    • Unlimited workspaces
    • OKRs
    • Advanced custom fields
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Volume discounts
    • SSO/SCIM
    • Premier support

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 Shortcut if

  • You need stories & epics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
  • You also want iterations (sprints).
Shortcut review

Questions people ask

Is Nifty or Shortcut better?
Neither clearly leads. Nifty starts at Free and Shortcut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nifty or Shortcut?
Nifty starts at Free and Shortcut at Free.
Does Nifty or Shortcut run on more platforms?
Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android. Shortcut runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Nifty for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Shortcut is typically brought in for.
What can Nifty do that Shortcut cannot?
Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Chat, Time tracking. Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Iterations (sprints), Kanban boards, Roadmaps. Both handle Docs, Slack.

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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Shortcut: Does Shortcut have a free plan?

Yes, Shortcut offers a free plan for up to 10 users with core features like kanban boards, roadmaps, sprints, and reports. Paid plans start at $8.50 per user 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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Shortcut: Does Shortcut integrate with GitHub?

Yes, Shortcut has native GitHub integration that automatically syncs pull requests and commits to stories, and includes GitLab and Bitbucket support as well.

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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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Shortcut: Can I use Shortcut for non-technical projects?

Shortcut is built for software teams, though you can customize workflows for other use cases. Linear and Asana may be better suited for non-technical project management.

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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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Shortcut: Does Shortcut support SSO and SCIM?

Yes, SSO and SCIM support are available on the Enterprise plan, allowing centralized identity management for large organizations.

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Shortcut: What's the difference between Shortcut and Jira?

Shortcut is lighter and faster with less setup required, while Jira offers deeper customization and enterprise features. Shortcut works better for modern software teams wanting simplicity; Jira suits enterprises needing extensive configuration.

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