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Shortcut alternatives with a Linux app

The Shortcut listing does not include a Linux app. 9 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Shortcut has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Shortcut

  1. 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.
    Plane vs ShortcutPlane pricing and details

  2. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ClickUp also covers tasks, workflow automation and time tracking.
    ClickUp pricing and details

  3. Paymo

    Project management with time tracking and client invoicing

    • Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user). Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Paymo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Paymo also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer, time tracking and invoicing.
    • Shortcut also covers issue tracking, goals, AI agents and reports.
    Paymo pricing and details

  4. GoodDay

    Work management platform with 20+ views and a free plan

    • GoodDay starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only GoodDay lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • GoodDay also covers templates, tasks, workflow automation and time tracking.
    • Shortcut also covers issue tracking, goals, AI agents and reports.
    GoodDay pricing and details

  5. Zenkit

    Project management with switchable Kanban, Gantt and mind map views

    • Zenkit starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Shortcut has a free plan. Zenkit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zenkit lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenkit also covers tasks, calendar, workflow automation and mind mapping.
    Zenkit pricing and details

  6. Infinity

    Customizable work management with flat-rate plans for big teams

    • Infinity starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Shortcut has a free plan. Infinity does not.
    • Only Infinity lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Infinity also covers tasks, calendar, workflow automation and forms.
    Infinity pricing and details

  7. ProjectLibre

    Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
    • Shortcut also covers kanban boards, issue tracking, goals and AI agents.
    ProjectLibre pricing and details

  8. Huly

    Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Huly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Huly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Huly also covers time blocking, documents, team chat and video calls.
    Huly pricing and details

  9. GanttProject

    Free, open-source desktop Gantt chart app for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free. Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Shortcut lists a web app.
    • GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
    GanttProject pricing and details

Common questions

Which Shortcut alternatives have a Linux app?

Plane, ClickUp, Paymo, GoodDay, Zenkit, Infinity, ProjectLibre, Huly and 1 more list a Linux app.

Does Shortcut have a Linux app?

The Shortcut listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Plane, ClickUp, Paymo, GoodDay, ProjectLibre, Huly and GanttProject are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Shortcut: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.