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Nifty vs Webex by Cisco

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Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: Nifty covers Tasks, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nifty and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where Nifty and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeNiftyWebex by Cisco
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded20171984

Identical on both: 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 Nifty

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

Only in Webex by Cisco

  • Video and audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing and annotation
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and playback
  • Meeting transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Breakout sessions

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

Nifty

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Nifty
  • Webinarsnot Nifty
  • Virtual eventsnot Nifty
  • Trainingnot Nifty
  • Enterprise communicationnot 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

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Pricing, plan by plan

Nifty

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

Webex by Cisco

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
    • HD video
  • Pro$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
    • Cloud recording and storage
    • Advanced scheduling
  • Business$18/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Nifty if

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

Choose Webex by Cisco if

  • You need video and audio conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is Nifty or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Nifty starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nifty or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Nifty and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Nifty or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nifty starts at On request.
What is Nifty best used for?
Nifty is most often used for project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspace, tracking client projects with guest access and time tracking. Of those, project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspace and tracking client projects with guest access and time tracking are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Nifty do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
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