Nifty review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Nifty is a project management tool with a free plan that suits small teams testing a gantt board before paying anything. Entry pricing starts at $39, which sits above the category median of €11.18, so cost is its weakest side.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small teams who want a free gantt and a short trial before paying for project management software.
- Price from
- $39 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Free: 2 projects, unlimited members (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Tool type
- Project-management (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Chat (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan, Free trial
- Official website
- niftypm.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is included, so you can try the core board at no cost
- Entry pricing of $39 is a single figure to budget around
- Audience spans small business and enterprise, so it fits teams past the startup stage
- Support runs on help centre and chat
Cons
- Entry price of $39 is well above the category median of €11.18
- The free plan is capped: Free: 2 projects, unlimited members
- Support runs on help centre and chat only
Who it suits
- Small businesses planning projects and tasks on a shared board
- Teams that want a free plan rather than a paid trial to start
- Enterprise teams that grew out of a small business setup
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first buyers, since Hizo starts at $1.92
- Teams that need more free projects, where the limit is Free: 2 projects, unlimited members
- Anyone wanting phone support, since Nifty runs on help centre and chat
Plans and pricing
Nifty offers a free plan alongside its paid tiers, and the entry price for the paid plan is $39. A free trial runs for 14, which gives you a short window to test the gantt view with your own projects. The free plan itself covers Free: 2 projects, unlimited members. For the category overall, the median entry price is €11.18, so Nifty asks more to get started. Entry and renewal pricing are worth comparing before you commit.
How Nifty compares
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nifty have a free plan?+
Yes. A free plan is included, and it is not a trial that simply expires. The free tier covers Free: 2 projects, unlimited members, so you can judge whether the board fits your workflow before spending anything.
What does the paid Nifty plan cost?+
The paid plan starts at $39. The median entry price across this category is €11.18, so Nifty sits above the middle of the market on starting cost.
How long is the Nifty free trial?+
The free trial lasts 14. The median trial length in this category is 14, so the Nifty trial is a fair test rather than a quick look.
How many projects can the free plan hold?+
The free plan allows Free: 2 projects, unlimited members. That is the real ceiling on the free tier, and teams with more active work will need to look at the paid plan.
How does Nifty support work?+
Support runs on help centre and chat. A help centre covers common questions and chat handles the rest, so there is no phone line listed for urgent issues.
Who is Nifty aimed at?+
Nifty is aimed at small business and enterprise. The tool type is project management, which makes it a project management buy rather than a general business tool set.
Should I look at cheaper alternatives?+
It depends on your budget. Hizo starts at $1.92, Bitbucket at $3.65 and Dolisoft at €14, so each of them asks less at entry than Nifty's $39.
How does Nifty rank on price?+
On starting price, Nifty places at position 225 of 307 brands ranked. Its cost score is 3.5, which is why price is the trade-off to weigh here.
Sources
- niftypm.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Help Center Guides and answers from our team”
- niftypm.com/blog/free-gantt-chart-software checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan
“Free: $0 (unlimited team members)”
- niftypm.com/blog/project-management-software-for-small-bu... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Free trial length, Pricing model, Price from, Tool type
“14 Best Project Software for Small Biz”
- niftypm.com/blog/to-do-list-apps checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Usage limits
“Free: For up to 2 projects, unlimited members”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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Nifty
Small teams who want a free gantt and a short trial before paying for project management software.