Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
Jira vs Shortcut
Jira leads on 1 check, Shortcut on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJira · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceJira · $7.91/user/mo
- Free planboth
Jira scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 9.2 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/user/mo against $8.5/user/mo.
Jira is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning. Shortcut is the better fit for modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations.
- Jira fits best
Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning
- Shortcut fits best
Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Jira 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Shortcut 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Agile Project Management Software | #5 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad, affordable agile planning | Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7.91/user/mo (best) | $8.5/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Jira 0/7 · Shortcut 0/7 | ||
| Scrum support | Not published | Not published |
| Kanban support | Not published | Not published |
| Backlog management | Not published | Not published |
| Sprint planning | Not published | Not published |
| Story points | Not published | Not published |
| Agile reporting | Not published | Not published |
| Roadmap view | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Jira is Atlassian’s project and work-management platform for software, product, marketing, operations, and other teams. It combines Scrum and Kanban boards with list, timeline, calendar, and summary views, giving teams several ways to plan… Read the review → |
Shortcut is a cloud project-management platform for software-development teams. It combines Stories and Epics with Kanban boards, roadmap timelines, iterations, objectives and key results, reports, docs, workflow customization,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jira — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 10 users with multiple planning views
- Combines Scrum and Kanban boards with workflows, reports, and automation
- Supports dependencies, guest access, mobile apps, API, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes 2 GB of storage and 150 automation steps monthly
- Cross-team planning and dependency management start on Premium
- Advanced admin controls and security are reserved for Enterprise
Shortcut — where it wins
- Kanban, roadmaps, iterations, objectives, and sprint planning
- Reports cover velocity, cycle time, lead time, and cumulative flow
- Integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket Cloud, Slack, and Figma
Where it doesn't
- Time tracking relies on integrations rather than a built-in feature
- Calendar functionality is provided through an integration
- Enterprise pricing is handled through custom terms
- Jira9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial
A broad agile planning workspace with strong views, automation, and a generous free tier.
Visit JiraFull verdict → - Shortcut7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A flexible agile workspace with strong planning, reporting, and development integrations.
Visit ShortcutFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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