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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Zoho Projects vs Nifty

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Projects #6 in Project Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Zoho Projects
Nifty #32 in Project Management Software 6.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Nifty

Zoho Projects leads on 2 checks, Nifty on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZoho Projects · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Projects · $5/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Zoho Projects scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 8.9 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #32.

Zoho Projects is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $10/user/mo. Zoho Projects leads on native integrations: 50 integrations versus 9 integrations.

Zoho Projects is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls. Nifty is the better fit for teams wanting PM with docs and chat.

  • Zoho Projects fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls

  • Nifty fits best

    Teams wanting PM with docs and chat

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Projects 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Nifty 6.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 6.2
Ranking #6 in Project Management Software #32 in Project Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing structured project controls Teams wanting PM with docs and chat
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/user/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs, Tickets Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 50+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Projects 3/3 · Nifty 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free-plan user limit 5 users Not checked yet
Native integrations 50 integrations (best) 9 integrations
Our review
Pros
  • Dependencies, critical paths, baselines, and Gantt charts
  • Budgeting, time tracking, issue tracking, and earned value reporting
  • Free plan plus web, mobile, browser extension, and API access
  • Combines task views, roadmaps, dependencies, docs, files, and chat
  • Free plan supports unlimited team members and 2 active projects
  • Includes time tracking, automations, workloads, guests, and AI features
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
  • The listed paid prices require annual billing
  • Advanced controls and expanded automation require paid tiers
  • Free plan limits teams to 2 active projects and 100 MB storage
  • The listed integration catalog includes nine native integrations
  • The $10 Pro starting price requires annual billing
Our verdict

Zoho Projects is cloud-based project management software for teams and businesses managing tasks, schedules, costs, resources, and client participation. It organizes work through work breakdown structures, milestones, task lists, tasks,…

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Nifty is a project-management and collaboration workspace for teams that want planning and communication in one application. It brings together task management with list, board, timeline, and calendar views; milestones and roadmaps;…

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  1. Zoho ProjectsProject Management Software 8.9Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. NiftyProject Management Software 6.2Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Projects — where it wins

    • Dependencies, critical paths, baselines, and Gantt charts
    • Budgeting, time tracking, issue tracking, and earned value reporting
    • Free plan plus web, mobile, browser extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 3 projects and 5 GB of storage
    • The listed paid prices require annual billing
    • Advanced controls and expanded automation require paid tiers
  • Nifty — where it wins

    • Combines task views, roadmaps, dependencies, docs, files, and chat
    • Free plan supports unlimited team members and 2 active projects
    • Includes time tracking, automations, workloads, guests, and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits teams to 2 active projects and 100 MB storage
    • The listed integration catalog includes nine native integrations
    • The $10 Pro starting price requires annual billing
  • Zoho Projects8.9/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    Deep project controls and automation at a low annual-billing entry price.

    Visit Zoho ProjectsFull verdict →
  • Nifty6.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad team workspace combining project planning, collaboration, time tracking, and AI.

    Visit NiftyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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