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Nifty vs Zoho CRM

Nifty logo

Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho CRM logo

Zoho CRM

Software

The world's favorite CRM

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho CRM 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; Zoho CRM free tier limited to 3 users only
  • They diverge on capability: Nifty covers Tasks, Zoho CRM covers Lead management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nifty and Zoho CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Nifty and Zoho CRM differ
AttributeNiftyZoho CRM
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20171996

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
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
  • SOC 2

Only in Zoho CRM

  • Lead management
  • Deal tracking
  • Contact management
  • Sales automation
  • Analytics
  • Mobile CRM
  • Email marketing
  • AI assistant (Zia)

Both cover

  • Slack

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 Zoho CRM
  • Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM

  • Sales automationnot Nifty
  • Lead managementnot Nifty
  • Customer supportnot Nifty
  • Marketing automationnot Nifty
  • Analytics & reportingnot 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

Zoho CRM

  • Free tier limited to 3 users only
  • Steep pricing when scaling beyond 10 users
  • Limited offline capabilities compared to some competitors
  • Setup and configuration can require significant customization

Pricing, plan by plan

Nifty

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

Zoho CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 users
    • Basic modules
    • Standard dashboards
  • Standard$14/month
    • Sales forecasting
    • Custom dashboards
    • Workflow automation
  • Professional$23/month
    • Inventory management
    • AI predictions
    • Advanced customization
  • Enterprise$40/month
    • Zia AI assistant
    • Multi-currency
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Nifty if

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

Choose Zoho CRM if

  • You need lead management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Zoho CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Nifty or Zoho CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Nifty starts at On request and Zoho CRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nifty or Zoho CRM?
Zoho CRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Nifty and Free for Zoho CRM.
Does Nifty or Zoho CRM run on more platforms?
Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoho CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Zoho CRM for free?
Yes. Zoho CRM 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 Zoho CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Nifty do that Zoho CRM cannot?
Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Zoho CRM covers Lead management, Deal tracking, Contact management, Sales automation. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zoho CRM: Does Zoho CRM have a free tier?

Yes. Zoho CRM offers a free plan for up to 3 users that includes core CRM functionality like lead, contact, and account management, basic workflow automation, and customizable dashboards.

Source
Zoho CRM: What does Zoho CRM cost for a paid plan?

Zoho CRM pricing ranges from $14 per user per month for the Standard plan up to $52 per user per month for the Ultimate plan when billed annually. Most sales teams use the Professional plan around $23/user/month or Enterprise at $40/user/month.

Source
Zoho CRM: Is Zoho CRM independent or owned by another company?

Zoho CRM is part of Zoho Corporation, which is independent and bootstrapped. The parent company was founded in 1996 as AdventNet, rebranded to Zoho in 2009, and has never accepted external venture funding.

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