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Nifty vs OpenProject
Both stand on project management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Nifty brings project planning, team communication, integrations, and AI features together, with imports for several project tools. The free tier limits storage and active projects; the listed paid plans expand capacity and include additional workflow features.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
OpenProject offers project planning and collaboration across classic, agile, and hybrid work, with community and paid plans. Its hosting choices and user minimums are key considerations when selecting a plan.
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| Nifty | OpenProject | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Basic: €5.95 per user a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | Nifty | OpenProject |
| Website | niftypm.com | openproject.org |
| On project management tools | #18 of 196 | #14 of 196 |
Nifty: what it does well
- Project tools include tasks, discussions, and dependencies.
- Orbit AI can turn chats into tasks.
- Imports from several project tools and CSV.
- Free plan allows unlimited members.
- 14-day trial is listed.
What to know first
- Free plan has 100 MB storage.
- Free plan allows two active projects.
- Pro costs $10 a month.
- Some listed automations and reporting are paid-plan features.
OpenProject: what it does well
- Supports Gantt planning and Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Community edition includes time tracking and calendars.
- Can be installed on premises or used as hosted Enterprise Cloud.
- Published under the GNU GPL v3.
What to know first
- Basic has a 25-user minimum.
- Professional has a 25-user minimum.
- Premium has a 100-user minimum.
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