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Core capabilities carry 32 points; workflow depth carries 68. AI contributes the category-specific weight shown below within those totals. Change group priorities and see every contribution update.
How the score is calculated →Documented fit across available plans · unknowns shown as ranges · no customer ratings
| Features & decision context | NiftyNifty39–100/100 documented fit Core capabilities20–32 / 32 pts6/10 checks with established status Workflow depth19.2–68 / 68 pts4/18 checks with established status | PumblePumble67–98/100 documented fit Core capabilities27.2–32 / 32 pts8/10 checks with established status Workflow depth40–65.6 / 68 pts10/18 checks with established status |
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| How AI changes fitSame priorities, with and without AI | 39–100 with AI34–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI | 67–98 with AI76–97 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI |
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| Good fit for | Agencies coordinating project delivery, clients and internal discussion in one workspace. | Teams needing a straightforward internal messenger with predictable meeting tiers. |
| Look more closely when | A dedicated enterprise messenger with verified legal hold or complete message export is required. | Complete private-message export or verified native AI is required. |
| Pricing snapshotDifferent billing units are not directly comparable | $10.00member/month · billed annually $10/member/month annually or $16 monthly. Flat Pro: $79/month annually or $99 monthly for 10 members; compare the two billing models. Pricing source | $2.49user/month · billed annually $2.49 annually billed, or $2.99 monthly. Free includes 10 GB/workspace; paid seat and guest rules matter. Pricing source |
| Conversation structure 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityChannels or project conversationsOrganise shared discussion around a topic or project. | Supported4 / 4 pts Project-based discussion spaces. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Public and private channels. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityDirect and group messagesCommunicate privately across the workspace. | Supported4 / 4 pts Direct and cross-project group chats. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Direct and group messages. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkThreaded context and message actionsReply in context and retain a reference when turning discussion into work.Ask for a demonstrationReply in context and retain a reference when turning discussion into work. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6 / 6 pts Replies and message-to-task context. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported6 / 6 pts Threaded replies and message references. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkRestricted external collaborationLimit a guest to specified conversations or projects.Ask for a demonstrationLimit a guest to specified conversations or projects. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported6 / 6 pts Guests limited to invited projects. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported6 / 6 pts Business single/multi-channel guests. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Search and portability 16% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityFiles within conversationsAttach or reference files in a conversation. | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Files attach within discussions. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Conversation file sharing. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Core capabilitySearch conversation historyFind messages in retained conversation history. | Not verified0–3.2 / 3.2 pts Workspace search; full chat coverage unverified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Search retained messages and files. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkFiltered, permission-aware retrievalNarrow results by participant/date/channel while respecting visibility.Ask for a demonstrationNarrow results by participant/date/channel while respecting visibility. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts People/date filtering; permission-bound test unverified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkPortable public and private historyExport messages and relevant metadata from public, private and direct conversations.Ask for a demonstrationExport messages and relevant metadata from public, private and direct conversations. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Limited2.4 / 4.8 pts Public channels only; private and DMs excluded. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Live and asynchronous meetings 12% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityVoice or video callsStart a voice or video conversation in the workflow. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Calls open through the documented Zoom integration. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Native voice/video calls. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityScreen sharingShow a screen during a call. | Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Pro and higher screen sharing. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkRecording or asynchronous clipsPreserve a recording or an asynchronous voice/video clip.Ask for a demonstrationPreserve a recording or an asynchronous voice/video clip. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported3.6 / 3.6 pts Asynchronous voice/video clips. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkGroup meeting capacity and controlsInspect the participant limit and host controls for a group meeting.Ask for a demonstrationInspect the participant limit and host controls for a group meeting. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Paid group capacities documented; host controls need demo. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Administration and retention 20% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityWorkspace and member rolesSeparate owner, admin, member and guest responsibilities. | Supported4 / 4 pts Owner, members and restricted guests. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Owner/admin roles and Business permissions. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityMFA or business SSOProtect business sign-in with documented controls. | Not verified0–4 / 4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported4 / 4 pts Enterprise business SSO. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkConfigurable conversation retentionApply deletion periods to defined conversation types.Ask for a demonstrationApply deletion periods to defined conversation types. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–6 / 6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported6 / 6 pts Enterprise channel/DM periods; permanent daily deletion. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkExportable administration historyFind and export an attributable administrative change.Ask for a demonstrationFind and export an attributable administrative change. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–6 / 6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Supported6 / 6 pts Enterprise: enable first; 365-day logs export CSV/JSON; no sign-in events. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Conversation AI 12% base weight | ||
| Core capabilityAI conversation summariesSummarise a specific accessible discussion. | Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Core capabilityAI action extractionCreate a draft task or follow-up from a conversation. | Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Orbit converts a message into structured tasks. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkScoped AI conversation accessRestrict the conversations an AI assistant can access.Ask for a demonstrationRestrict the conversations an AI assistant can access. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported3.6 / 3.6 pts External MCP assistant respects roles and scopes. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
Depth checkReview AI actionsApprove or limit generated actions before execution.Ask for a demonstrationApprove or limit generated actions before execution. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Supported3.6 / 3.6 pts MCP defaults read-only; permitted write actions require scoped tokens. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source | Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source |
| Operational detail 20% base weight | ||
Depth checkSchedule and cancel future messagesDemonstrate: Schedule and cancel future messages. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Schedule and cancel future messages. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Future messages can be scheduled and cancelled. All plans; scheduled messages can be edited, rescheduled or deleted. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkSend recurring channel remindersDemonstrate: Send recurring channel reminders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Send recurring channel reminders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkNotify a maintained user group by mentionDemonstrate: Notify a maintained user group by mention. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Notify a maintained user group by mention. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Mentioning a user group notifies its members. User groups require Business or Enterprise. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkRestrict who may post in announcement channelsDemonstrate: Restrict who may post in announcement channels. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Restrict who may post in announcement channels. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkSchedule notification quiet hoursDemonstrate: Schedule notification quiet hours. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Schedule notification quiet hours. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkExpire guest access automaticallyDemonstrate: Expire guest access automatically. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Expire guest access automatically. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkChoose history visibility when adding a chat memberDemonstrate: Choose history visibility when adding a chat member. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Choose history visibility when adding a chat member. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts New group members' history access can be chosen. Adding a member to a group direct message prompts a history-visibility choice. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source |
Depth checkSet a personal follow-up reminder on a messageDemonstrate: Set a personal follow-up reminder on a message. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest.Ask for a demonstrationDemonstrate: Set a personal follow-up reminder on a message. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test. | Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source | Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Messages can have personal follow-up reminders. Native postpone command applies to channel, direct-message or thread messages. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source |
| AI usage and limits | Orbit generates project structures, documents and tasks from discussion. An optional MCP connection extends access to external assistants.
| No task-specific AI established in the reviewed official documentation.
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| Research date | Oct 20, 2026 Full source record → | Oct 20, 2026 Full source record → |