Alternatives

10 Alternatives to Shortcut

Shortcut works well for mid-sized engineering organisations, but it isn't the only option. These are ranked by category overlap, rating and review volume.

Linear

Keyboard-first issue tracking built for software teams that prize speed over configurability.

4.7(2,140)$0 / $8 per user / month

Jira

The enterprise standard for issue tracking, with configurability that cuts both ways.

4.1(15,800)$0 / $8.60 per user / month

ClickUp

Consolidation-first work platform bundling tasks, docs, goals and whiteboards.

4.3(9,800)$0 / $7 per user / month

Asana

Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.

4.4(11,200)$0 / $10.99 per user / month

monday.com Work Management

Visual work operating system that non-technical teams configure without help.

4.6(13,400)$9 per user / month, 3-seat minimum

GitHub

The default home for source control, code review and CI, with the largest developer network effect.

4.7(21,400)$0 / $4 per user / month

Notion

Connected workspace where documents, databases and wikis share one flexible model.

4.6(18,600)$0 / $10 per user / month

Trello

Kanban boards reduced to their simplest useful form.

4.4(23,100)$0 / $5 per user / month

Stripe Payments

Developer-first payment processing with global coverage and a deep product surface.

4.6(11,800)2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

1Password

Credential and secrets management for teams, with developer-oriented secret injection.

4.7(8,400)$7.99 per user / month

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FAQ

Common questions

What's the best alternative to Shortcut?

Linear ranks highest among the 10 alternatives here, rated 4.7/5 from 2,140 reviews.

Is there a free alternative to Shortcut?

Yes — Linear has a free tier ($0 / $8 per user / month).

How many alternatives to Shortcut are there?

10, ranked by category overlap, rating and review volume.