Alternatives · Project Management
Shortcut alternatives
Shortcut compared with 9 alternatives: Linear, Jira, GitHub Issues, YouTrack, Plane and 4 more.
Shortcut has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShortcutThis tool | Free plan · from $8.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Linear | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jira | Free plan · from $9.05/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| GitHub Issues | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| YouTrack | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Plane | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Backlog | Free plan · from $30/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Superthread | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Taiga | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Zenhub | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Shortcut
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Linear
Issue tracking and product planning for software teams
- Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Linear also covers tasks.
- Shortcut also covers Gantt & timelines, goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects
- Free plan · from $9.05/mo
Jira
Issue and project tracking for software and business teams
- Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jira also covers tasks and workflow automation.
- Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work
- Free plan · from $4/mo
GitHub Issues
Issue tracking and project planning built into GitHub
- GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
- GitHub Issues also covers Markdown and workflow automation.
- Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Software teams that already host their code on GitHub
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
YouTrack
Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains
- YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only YouTrack lists iOS and Android apps.
- YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- YouTrack also covers wiki, workflow automation and time tracking.
- Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Software teams that want issue tracking linked to their IDE and build server
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Plane
Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents
- Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Plane lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Plane also covers wiki.
- Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Teams that want to self-host their project management tool
- Free plan · from $30/mo
Backlog
Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN
- Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Backlog lists iOS and Android apps.
- Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Backlog also covers tasks and documents.
- Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Software teams that want issues and Git or SVN repositories together
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Superthread
Tasks, docs and AI agents for teams, at a price you choose
- Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Superthread lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Superthread also covers wiki, tasks, time tracking and forms.
- Shortcut also covers issue tracking, goals and reports.
Suits: Small teams that want tasks and docs in one app at a price they set
- Free plan · from €5/mo
Taiga
Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban
- Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Taiga also covers wiki.
- Shortcut also covers Gantt & timelines, goals, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Zenhub
Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues
- Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
- Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zenhub also covers workflow automation.
- Shortcut also covers Gantt & timelines, goals and AI agents.
Suits: Software teams that plan their work directly on GitHub issues
Limits worth knowing in Shortcut
- The Free plan is capped at 10 users, 1 team, 1 workflow and 5 GB of storage.
- SAML single sign-on and SCIM are paid add-ons on Business and are included only in Enterprise.
- Shortcut's FAQ says it does not offer an on-premises or self-hosted version.
- Shortcut's product and pricing pages list no desktop or mobile app, and the iOS app it announced in 2018 is no longer on the US App Store.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shortcut?
The alternatives to Shortcut in this directory are Linear, Jira, GitHub Issues, YouTrack, Plane, Backlog, Superthread, Taiga and Zenhub. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shortcut.
Is there a free alternative to Shortcut?
Yes. Linear, Jira, GitHub Issues, YouTrack, Plane, Backlog, Superthread, Taiga and Zenhub have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shortcut alternatives work on Windows?
The Shortcut listing does not include a Windows app. Linear and Superthread list one.
Which Shortcut alternatives work on macOS?
The Shortcut listing does not include a macOS app. Linear, Plane and Superthread list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Shortcut?
Plane and Taiga are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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