Head-to-head · Scrum Software
Shortcut vs Tuleap
Shortcut leads on 0 checks, Tuleap on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShortcut · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Shortcut
Shortcut scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Shortcut is the better fit for product teams coordinating work across agile workflows. Tuleap is the better fit for regulated teams needing traceable agile delivery.
- Shortcut fits best
Product teams coordinating work across agile workflows
- Tuleap fits best
Regulated teams needing traceable agile delivery
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Side by side
| Feature | Shortcut 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Tuleap 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Scrum Software | #8 in Scrum Software |
| Best for | Product teams coordinating work across agile workflows | Regulated teams needing traceable agile delivery |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $8.50/user/mo | Free plan · pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Shortcut 0/4 · Tuleap 0/4 | ||
| Sprint planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Product backlog | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Sprint reports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Scrum boards | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Free plan users | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Key integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Tuleap brings agile planning, work tracking, requirements management, testing, and DevOps integrations into one application lifecycle management platform. It is aimed at software teams working on complex products, including organizations… Read the review → |
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
Tuleap — where it wins
- Connects Scrum planning with requirements, testing, and end-to-end traceability
- Supports configurable workflows, automated transitions, and notifications
- Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment with Git, Jenkins, and GitLab integrations
Where it doesn't
- The current pricing page requires a tailored quote
- Its broad ALM scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only sprint boards
- The free open-source edition is distinct from a conventional SaaS pricing tier
- Shortcut8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Flexible Scrum workflows combine sprint planning, roadmaps, reporting and integrations.
Visit ShortcutFull verdict → - Tuleap8.3/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A broad agile and requirements platform for teams that need delivery traceability.
Visit TuleapFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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