Alternatives · Project Management
Superthread alternatives
Superthread compared with 5 alternatives: Trello, Jira, Shortcut, monday.com and Asana.
Superthread has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperthreadThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Trello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jira | Free plan · from $9.05/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shortcut | Free plan · from $8.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| monday.com | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Asana | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Superthread
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Trello
Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation
- Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67).
- Trello also covers calendar and workflow automation.
- Superthread also covers wiki, time tracking, AI agents and forms.
Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards
- 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). Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67).
- Only Superthread lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Jira also covers issue tracking and workflow automation.
- Superthread also covers wiki, time tracking, AI agents and forms.
Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work
- Free plan · from $8.50/mo
Shortcut
Issue tracking, sprints and roadmaps for software teams
- Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67).
- Only Superthread lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Shortcut also covers issue tracking, goals and reports.
- Superthread also covers wiki, tasks, time tracking and forms.
Suits: Software teams that plan in stories, epics and sprints
- Free plan · from $9/mo
monday.com
Board-based work management with automations and dashboards
- monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67).
- monday.com also covers workflow automation.
- Superthread also covers wiki, AI agents and forms.
Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Asana
Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows
- Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Superthread starts at $3 per user / month, billed monthly (pay what you want, up to $67).
- Asana also covers workflow automation and goals.
- Superthread also covers wiki, time tracking, AI agents and forms.
Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments
Limits worth knowing in Superthread
- The Free plan stops at 200 cards, 4 boards and 2 spaces, and limits file uploads to 5MB.
- Pay what you want covers up to 50 members; Business starts at $6,000 a year and Enterprise at $85,000 a year.
- AI meeting transcription and the service desk portal need Business or Enterprise, and SAML and SCIM need Enterprise.
- Downloads are listed for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android; no Linux app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Superthread?
The alternatives to Superthread in this directory are Trello, Jira, Shortcut, monday.com and Asana. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Superthread.
Is there a free alternative to Superthread?
Yes. Trello, Jira, Shortcut, monday.com and Asana have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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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