Shortcut
A fast project management platform for software teams built around stories, epics, iterations and objectives, with Kanban boards, roadmaps, Docs and GitHub, Slack and Figma integrations.
- Free plan
- Free trial
- Per-seat pricing
- Cloud
- AI features
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- Verified 23 Oct 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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What is Shortcut?
Shortcut, formerly Clubhouse, is a project management platform for software, product and design teams. Work is organised as stories, epics, iterations (sprints) and objectives, with Kanban boards, roadmaps, reports and built-in Docs. It has a free plan for up to 10 users and paid Team ($8.50) and Business ($12) plans per user per month on annual billing, plus a custom Enterprise plan and a 14-day full-access trial with no card.
- Best forSmall and mid-size engineering and product teams that want agile planning
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingFree plan for up to 10 users. Team $8.50 and Business $12 per user per month billed annually ($10 and $16 billed monthly); Enterprise is custom. 14-day full-access trial, no card. Free plan available.
- Main limitationThe free plan is limited to 10 users, one team, one workspace and one workflow, with some reports paywalled.
- AlternativesLinear, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Trello
Shortcut overview: who it is for and what it does.
Shortcut is designed for software development teams that find Jira heavy and generic task tools too loose. Its data model maps to how engineering teams talk: stories are individual work items, epics group stories into features, iterations are sprints, and objectives roll epics up into company goals. Teams use Kanban boards and saved views to plan work, a backlog to prioritise, iterations to run sprints, roadmaps to see epics over time, and Docs for product requirements and technical notes, with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack and Figma integrations connecting work to code and conversation.
The free plan covers up to 10 users, one workspace, one team and one workflow, with Kanban boards, a roadmap, reports, iterations, Docs and the main integrations. Team adds unlimited users, up to five teams and workflows, work-in-progress limits, automations, a fuller set of reports and all integrations. Business adds unlimited workspaces, teams and workflows, strategic objectives and key results, advanced custom fields, advanced reports, read-only seats and Docs suggestion mode, and Enterprise adds SSO, SCIM, premier support SLAs and custom terms. Shortcut also lists AI agent collaboration, an MCP server and Korey, an AI agent for product engineering workflows.
Shortcut is cost-effective for small and mid-size engineering teams, but it is a focused tool rather than a general work management suite. Reviewers on Capterra and GetApp note that the free plan is limited, some reporting sits behind paid plans and per-user costs add up for larger teams. Shortcut does not offer pro-rated refunds, annual plans use metered monthly billing, and single sign-on and SCIM are add-ons on Business. Startups with fewer than 50 employees can get 12 months free, and qualifying nonprofits can use Shortcut at no cost.
Main problem it solves
Gives engineering and product teams a fast, opinionated place to plan, track and ship software work, linking stories and epics to code, roadmaps and company objectives without the weight of an enterprise issue tracker.
Typical customer segment
Small and mid-size software, product and design teams, including startups, that want agile planning with stories, epics, iterations and objectives.
Target users
- Engineers and engineering managers running sprints
- Product managers planning roadmaps and writing specs
- Designers tracking design work next to engineering
- Leaders who want visibility from stories up to objectives and key results
Primary use cases
- Sprint planning with iterations
- Backlog management and prioritisation
- Roadmaps and epic tracking
- OKR and objective tracking (Business)
- Product requirement documents in Docs
- Linking pull requests and commits to stories
What makes it distinct
- Story, epic, iteration and objective model built for software teams
- A free plan for up to 10 users with Kanban, roadmap, reports and Docs
- Docs built into the product and linked to stories, epics and objectives
- 12 months free for startups under 50 employees and free plans for qualifying nonprofits
Shortcut features explained.
Planning and delivery
- Stories, epics and backlog
- Stories represent work items and epics group them into larger features, with a backlog to sort and prioritise work before it enters a workflow.
- Kanban boards and saved views
- Boards and spaces show stories on drag-and-drop Kanban views with saved filters, and Team and above allow work-in-progress limits.
- Iterations (sprints)
- Iterations define time-boxed periods of development, and automations can create future iterations and roll unfinished stories into the next one.
- Roadmaps
- Roadmaps visualise epics over time and are included on every plan, including Free.
Goals, reporting and docs
- Objectives and key results
- Tactical objectives group epics by release, while strategic objectives and key results connect epics to business outcomes on the Business plan.
- Reports and metrics
- Epic and iteration reports are available broadly, Team and above add a metrics dashboard with velocity, cycle and lead time and cumulative flow, and Business adds reports beyond 100 days.
- Docs and templates
- Docs support PRDs and technical documentation linked to stories, epics and iterations, with templates and a suggestion mode on paid plans.
- Custom fields and story templates
- Basic custom fields and story templates are available on every plan, and Business adds advanced custom fields with user-defined names.
Integrations, AI and administration
- Developer integrations
- GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, Figma, Miro, Notion, Sentry, Zendesk and Zapier are among the listed integrations, and Team and above include all integrations.
- AI agent collaboration and MCP server
- Shortcut lists AI agent collaboration and an MCP server for secure access to workspace data, plus Korey, a separate AI agent for product engineering workflows.
- API and webhooks
- A REST API and webhooks let teams build custom integrations and automations.
- Security and roles
- Shortcut offers encryption in transit and at rest, Google SSO, SOC 2 Type II reports by request and roles from Admin to Observer, with SAML SSO and SCIM on Enterprise.
Shortcut pricing and plans.
Prices from a vendor-published source. Checked 23 Oct 2026 against Shortcut · Capterra · Fitgap.
Pricing model
Per user per month by plan (Free, Team, Business, Enterprise), with discounts for annual billing; metered billing on yearly plans.
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Shortcut plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0 for up to 10 users
Not applicable
1 team, 1 workspace, 1 workflow; Kanban views, roadmap, reports, iterations, Docs, GitHub, Slack and Figma integrations; 5 GB storage.
Team
$8.50 per user per month billed annually; about $10 billed monthly
Annual or monthly
Unlimited users, up to 5 teams and workflows, work-in-progress limits, automations, more reports and all integrations; 250 GB storage.
Business
$12 per user per month billed annually; $16 billed monthly
Annual or monthly
Unlimited workspaces, teams and workflows, strategic objectives and key results, advanced custom fields and reports, read-only seats and Docs suggestion mode.
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Custom
Volume discounts, premier support SLAs, SSO and SCIM, custom terms, a dedicated Slack channel and onboarding support; HIPAA by request.
Annual prices and plan limits are from Shortcut's pricing page; Shortcut says annual savings are up to 25 percent and yearly plans use metered per-user monthly billing. Monthly Team and Business prices of $10 and $16 come from Capterra and GetApp, and Shortcut's own search snippet shows $16 for Business on monthly billing. Shortcut does not provide pro-rated refunds. SSO and SCIM are add-ons on Business. Startups with fewer than 50 employees can get 12 months free, and qualifying nonprofits get a free membership.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesShortcut integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket
- Slack
- Figma
- Miro and Notion
- Sentry
- Zendesk
- Zapier
- REST API and webhooks
Supported platforms
- Web
- iOS and Android apps (reported)
API
Shortcut provides a REST API (v3), outgoing webhooks and an MCP server for secure access to workspace data.
Data import and export
Shortcut provides import guides for Jira, Trello and Pivotal Tracker.
Mobile apps are reported by third-party directories rather than the pricing page. Individual integrations were not tested.
Balanced and sourced.
Each point cites a source. Editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
- A free plan for up to 10 users includes Kanban, roadmap, reports, iterations and Docs. [1]
- Team and Business prices of $8.50 and $12 per user per month are low for a software-specific tool. [1]
- The story, epic, iteration and objective model suits engineering vocabulary and links to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket. [5]
- Docs, objectives and roadmaps are connected to work items rather than living in separate tools. [1]
- A 14-day trial with full access, 12 free months for startups and free plans for nonprofits lower the cost of adoption. [1]
Limitations
- The free plan is limited to 10 users, one team, one workspace and one workflow, with some reports paywalled. [1]
- OKRs, advanced custom fields and advanced reports require the Business plan. [1]
- SSO and SCIM are add-ons on Business and included only on Enterprise. [1]
- Reviewers note per-user costs rise for larger teams, and Shortcut does not give pro-rated refunds. [3]
- It is focused on software teams, so non-technical teams may find generic work management tools a better fit. [4]
Best for
- Small and mid-size engineering and product teams that want agile planning
- Startups that can use the free plan or startup program
- Teams that want Docs, roadmaps and objectives linked to stories
May be less suited to
- Non-technical teams that need generic task and project management
- Large enterprises that need deep permissioning, audit trails and complex approval flows
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| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Views | Automation | AI features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortcut | Per user by plan; metered billing on yearly plans | Yes (up to 10 users) | Kanban boards, backlog, iterations and roadmaps | Automations on Team and above | AI agent collaboration and MCP server |
| Airtable | Per editor per month; viewers and form submitters free | Yes (reported up to 5 editors) | Grid, kanban, calendar, gallery; Gantt and timeline from Team (reported) | Automations with monthly run allowances by plan | AI credits per editor, AI agents and app building |
| Asana | Per user per month by plan | Yes (Personal) | Multiple views; timeline from Starter | Rules; allowances scale by plan | Asana AI with credits by tier (reported) |
| Basecamp | Per user (Plus) or flat monthly rate (Pro Unlimited) | Free personal tier, one project | To-dos, schedule and Hill Charts; no Gantt | Automatic check-ins; limited automation | None documented |
| ClickUp | Per member per month by plan; AI add-on extra | Yes (Free Forever) | Many views; some capped by uses on lower plans | Automations with plan limits | ClickUp Brain add-on (separate cost) |
| Hive | Per user by plan; paid Hive Apps add-ons | Yes (reported limit of 10 members) | Tasks, Gantt and calendar views | Workflows on Teams; automations as add-on | AI Assistant; Buzz AI add-on |
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Shortcut questions and answers
What is Shortcut used for?
Shortcut is used by software, product and design teams to plan and track work with stories, epics, iterations (sprints), roadmaps and objectives, with Docs for requirements and integrations with code hosts such as GitHub.
How much does Shortcut cost?
Shortcut's Team plan is $8.50 and Business is $12 per user per month billed annually, or about $10 and $16 billed monthly. There is a free plan for up to 10 users and a custom-priced Enterprise plan.
Does Shortcut have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan supports up to 10 users with one team, one workspace and one workflow, and includes Kanban views, a roadmap, reports, iterations, Docs and the main integrations.
Does Shortcut have a free trial?
Yes. Shortcut offers a 14-day trial with full access and no credit card required. Teams with 10 or fewer users can continue on the Free plan afterwards.
Is Shortcut the same as Clubhouse?
Yes. Shortcut was formerly known as Clubhouse and is made by Shortcut Software Company, based in New York.
Does Shortcut integrate with GitHub?
Yes. Shortcut integrates with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, and with Slack, Figma, Miro, Notion, Sentry, Zendesk and Zapier.
Does Shortcut have AI features?
Shortcut lists AI agent collaboration and an MCP server on its pricing page, and offers Korey, a separate AI agent for product engineering workflows.
What are alternatives to Shortcut?
Common alternatives include Linear, Jira, Asana, ClickUp and Trello. Linear and Jira are the closest for software teams.
What integrations does Shortcut support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, Slack, Figma, Miro and Notion, Sentry, Zendesk, Zapier, REST API and webhooks. API details: Shortcut provides a REST API (v3), outgoing webhooks and an MCP server for secure access to workspace data.
What are the limitations of Shortcut?
The free plan is limited to 10 users, one team, one workspace and one workflow, with some reports paywalled. OKRs, advanced custom fields and advanced reports require the Business plan. SSO and SCIM are add-ons on Business and included only on Enterprise.
Which platforms does Shortcut run on?
Shortcut is documented as available on: Web, iOS and Android apps (reported).
When was the Shortcut profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 23 Oct 2026. 5 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Pricing: try for free, upgrade for growth Shortcut Official Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Frequently asked questions Shortcut Official Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Shortcut pricing 2026 Capterra Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Shortcut pricing and features Fitgap Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
- Shortcut overview and fit SaaSRat Third-party Accessed 23 Oct 2026
Further official pages: Shortcut pricing (external) · Shortcut help center (external)
Plan prices, limits, trial terms, startup and nonprofit programs and feature allocation were checked against Shortcut's own pricing page on 23 Oct 2026. Monthly-billing prices, fit commentary and reviewer comments come from third-party directories. Product behaviour was not tested.
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