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Head-to-head · Scrum Software

Shortcut vs DoneTonic

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Shortcut #5 in Scrum Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Shortcut
DoneTonic #8 in Scrum Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DoneTonic

Shortcut leads on 0 checks, DoneTonic on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShortcut · 7.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceDoneTonic · $8/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDoneTonic · 4 of 4

Shortcut scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 7.3 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

DoneTonic is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $8.5/user/mo. DoneTonic offers sprint planning; Shortcut doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers product backlog; Shortcut doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers sprint reports; Shortcut doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers scrum boards; Shortcut doesn't publish it.

Shortcut is the better fit for product teams coordinating work across agile workflows. DoneTonic is the better fit for small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics.

  • Shortcut fits best

    Product teams coordinating work across agile workflows

  • DoneTonic fits best

    Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics

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Side by side

Feature Shortcut 7.3/10 Visit ↗ DoneTonic 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.8
Ranking #5 in Scrum Software #8 in Scrum Software
Best for Product teams coordinating work across agile workflows Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $8.5/user/mo $8/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shortcut 0/4 · DoneTonic 4/4
Sprint planning Not published ✓ (best)
Product backlog Not published ✓ (best)
Sprint reports Not published ✓ (best)
Scrum boards Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Free plan users Not published 5 users
Key integrations Not published ServiceTonic
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 10 users with core planning features
  • Iterations, boards, roadmaps and flow reports in one workspace
  • Workflow automations and a broad integration ecosystem
  • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
  • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
  • Available on web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • No built-in time tracking
  • Team and Business cost more with monthly billing
  • Advanced objectives and reporting require the Business plan
  • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
  • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
  • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
Our verdict

Shortcut brings software planning and delivery work together through Stories, Epics, Kanban boards, roadmaps, iterations and Objectives. Product, engineering, design and leadership teams can use it to coordinate work across sprints and…

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DoneTonic is a cloud-based project-management application for teams using Scrum or Kanban. Its core workflow spans product backlog prioritization, PBI management, sprint planning, generated Scrum boards, task assignment and progress…

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  1. ShortcutScrum Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. DoneTonicScrum Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shortcut — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 10 users with core planning features
    • Iterations, boards, roadmaps and flow reports in one workspace
    • Workflow automations and a broad integration ecosystem

    Where it doesn't

    • No built-in time tracking
    • Team and Business cost more with monthly billing
    • Advanced objectives and reporting require the Business plan

  • DoneTonic — where it wins

    • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
    • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
    • Available on web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
    • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
    • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
  • Shortcut7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    Flexible Scrum workflows combine sprint planning, roadmaps, reporting and integrations.

    Visit ShortcutFull verdict →
  • DoneTonic6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

    A Scrum and Kanban toolkit with free access and paid tiers for growing teams.

    Visit DoneTonicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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