Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
Zoho Sprints vs Shortcut
Zoho Sprints 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 scoreZoho Sprints · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceZoho Sprints · $1/user/mo
- Free planboth
Zoho Sprints scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 7.9 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Zoho Sprints is cheaper to start at $1/user/mo against $8.5/user/mo.
Zoho Sprints is the better fit for budget-conscious Scrum teams. Shortcut is the better fit for modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations.
- Zoho Sprints fits best
Budget-conscious Scrum teams
- Shortcut fits best
Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Sprints 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Shortcut 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Agile Project Management Software | #5 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious Scrum teams | Modern teams wanting agile planning and integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $1/user/mo (best) | $8.5/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 15 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zoho Sprints 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 | Zoho Sprints is an agile project management application for teams working in Scrum or Kanban workflows. It brings together product backlogs, sprint planning, boards, work items, releases, agile reports, dashboards, timesheets, meetings,… 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
Zoho Sprints — where it wins
- Free plan includes Scrum, Kanban, reports, and unlimited work items
- Paid tiers add customization, portals, automation, and enterprise controls
- Supports web, iOS, Android, API access, and 25 listed integrations
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan supports up to 3 users and 3 projects
- Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers
- Annual USD pricing is used for the listed paid plans
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
- Zoho Sprints7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
A low-cost Scrum and Kanban workspace with useful scaling features.
Visit Zoho SprintsFull 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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