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Shortcut

Recommended

Project management for software teams that find Jira too complex and Trello too simple.

112 reviews
Free tierHas API
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In a nutshell

Shortcut is the Goldilocks of engineering project management. Not too simple, not too complex. The API-first approach and tight Git integration make it popular with developer-heavy teams. The free tier for 10 users is generous. If Jira feels like overkill and Trello feels like a toy, Shortcut is your answer.

What's great

  • Perfect balance between simplicity and structure
  • Excellent API and Git integration for developer workflows
  • Generous free tier with full features for 10 users

Watch out for

  • Web-only — no desktop or mobile apps
  • Less brand recognition leads to smaller community
  • Docs feature is basic compared to Notion or Confluence

Best for

Engineering teams of 10-100 who want more structure than Trello but less than Jira.

Not ideal for

Non-engineering teams or enterprises needing advanced compliance and governance.

Pricing

Free

Up to 10 users, full features

Starter

$8.50/user/mo (Standard)

Pro

Custom (Enterprise)

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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Notion

4.5

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, projects, and databases. Infinitely flexible.

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