Project Management · head to head
Nifty vs Zapier Plus
The short version
- Only Zapier Plus 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; Zapier Plus task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- They diverge on capability: Nifty covers Tasks, Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nifty and Zapier Plus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Nifty | Zapier Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Category | Project Management | Automation & Integration |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
Identical on both: 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
- Docs
- Chat
- Time tracking
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
Only in Zapier Plus
- Advanced app integrations
- Workflow automation
- Multi-step Zaps
- Custom logic
- Webhooks
- Team collaboration
- Premium support
- 7000+ apps
Both cover
- Web support
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 Zapier Plus
- Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot Zapier Plus
Zapier Plus
- Workflow Automationnot Nifty
- Data Integrationnot Nifty
- Process Automationnot Nifty
- App Integrationnot Nifty
- API Connectivitynot 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
Zapier Plus
- Task-based pricing model becomes expensive at scale (10,000 tasks per month costs approximately $600/month)
- Free plan limited to 2-step Zaps only and 100 tasks per month, with no access to webhooks or advanced features
- 15-minute polling interval on free plan prevents real-time automation triggers
- Limited support for complex nested conditional logic compared to workflow platforms like n8n or Make
- Third-party orchestration layer adds latency compared to native integrations within single platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Nifty
On request- FreeFree
- 2 projects
- Basic features
- Starter$5/month
- 40 projects
- Roadmaps
- Time tracking
Zapier Plus
Free- FreeFree
- 100 tasks per month
- Unlimited Zaps, Tables, and Forms
- 2-step Zaps only
- Professional$19.99/month (annual pricing)
- 750+ tasks per month
- Multi-step Zaps
- Webhook support
- Team$69/month (annual pricing)
- 2,000+ tasks per month
- All Professional features
- 25 users
Which should you pick?
Choose Zapier Plus if
- You need advanced app integrations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Nifty or Zapier Plus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nifty starts at On request and Zapier Plus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Nifty or Zapier Plus?
- Zapier Plus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Nifty and Free for Zapier Plus.
- Does Nifty or Zapier Plus run on more platforms?
- Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zapier Plus runs on Web.
- Can I use Zapier Plus for free?
- Yes. Zapier Plus 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 Zapier Plus is typically brought in for.
- What can Nifty do that Zapier Plus cannot?
- Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Zapier Plus covers Advanced app integrations, Workflow automation, Multi-step Zaps, Custom logic. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Zapier Plus: How much does Zapier cost and what is included in each plan?
Zapier offers a Free plan with 100 tasks per month at no cost. The Professional plan starts at $19.99 per month (billed annually) for 750 tasks, with pricing scaling up based on task volume. The Team plan starts at $69 per month for 2,000 tasks. Enterprise plans are custom priced. Annual subscriptions receive 33% off compared to month-to-month billing.
SourceZapier Plus: What is a task in Zapier and how much does it cost if I exceed my plan limit?
Each trigger and action pair in a Zapier workflow counts as one task. For example, a 5-step Zap that runs 1,000 times per month uses 5,000 tasks. If you exceed your plan's task limit, you can enable pay-per-task overage pricing. At higher volumes, Zapier can cost significantly more than competitors like Make or n8n.
SourceZapier Plus: What can I do with Zapier's free plan?
The Free plan includes 100 tasks per month, unlimited Zap workflows, unlimited Tables and Forms, two-factor authentication, and basic AI features. However, it is limited to simple 2-step Zaps (one trigger, one action), no webhook support, 15-minute polling intervals for trigger checks, and only 2,500 records in Tables.
SourceZapier Plus: How many apps and integrations does Zapier support?
Zapier supports integration with over 7,000 applications and services, including all major SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Notion, GitHub, Stripe, Xero, and QuickBooks. This extensive app library is one of Zapier's main competitive advantages.
SourceZapier Plus: Does Zapier support webhooks and advanced workflow features?
Professional and higher plans support webhooks, allowing data from apps without native Zapier integrations. Multi-step Zaps support conditional paths, filters, and approval workflows. Code steps allow custom JavaScript or Python logic for advanced automation. The free plan does not support webhooks.
SourceZapier Plus: What are Zapier's limitations for complex automation scenarios?
Zapier's linear workflow builder struggles with deeply nested conditions and multi-outcome branching logic. As a third-party orchestration layer, Zapier adds latency compared to native integrations. Free plan polling is every 15 minutes, limiting real-time responsiveness. For high-volume automation (10,000+ tasks/month), Zapier becomes significantly more expensive than alternatives.
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