Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
YouTrack vs Shortcut
YouTrack 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 scoreYouTrack · 8.4/10
- Lowest starting priceYouTrack · $4.5/user/mo
- Free planboth
YouTrack scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 8.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
YouTrack is cheaper to start at $4.5/user/mo against $8.5/user/mo.
YouTrack is the better fit for agile teams wanting low-cost breadth. Shortcut is the better fit for modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations.
- YouTrack fits best
Agile teams wanting low-cost breadth
- Shortcut fits best
Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | YouTrack 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Shortcut 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Agile Project Management Software | #5 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Agile teams wanting low-cost breadth | Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $4.5/user/mo (best) | $8.5/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features YouTrack 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 | YouTrack is project management and team collaboration software from JetBrains for software development, DevOps, HR, marketing, and other teams. It combines issue and task management with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, interactive Gantt… 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
YouTrack — where it wins
- Scrum and Kanban boards plus list, timeline, Gantt, and calendar views
- Free plan supports up to 10 users and includes AI Assistant
- Helpdesk, knowledge base, workflows, reports, and time tracking in one product
Where it doesn't
- Paid cloud subscriptions are for teams with 11 or more users
- The feature range may be broader than needed for simple agile tracking
- Server editions are offered in specific user-pack tiers
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
- YouTrack8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
A broad agile workspace with boards, planning, automation, and a free plan for 10 users.
Visit YouTrackFull 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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