Shortcut

Project management for software teams

Freemium

About Shortcut

Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse) is project management designed by and for software teams. It combines the structure developers need (stories, epics, iterations, milestones) with a clean interface that doesn't require a certification to use. Deep GitHub/GitLab integration means branches and PRs automatically update story status. Roadmaps visualize multi-team initiatives while keeping the day-to-day manageable. The generous free tier (up to 10 users with full features) makes it accessible for startups, while Team ($8.50/user/month) and Business ($16/user/month) add advanced reporting and enterprise controls. If you've been frustrated by Jira's complexity or Linear's minimalism, Shortcut hits the middle ground.

Key Features

Stories, epics, and milestones for hierarchical planning

Deep GitHub/GitLab integration with automatic updates

Roadmap visualization for multi-team initiatives

Iteration planning and velocity tracking

Keyboard-first interface for speed

API for custom integrations and automation

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Clean, intuitive interface—no Jira learning curve
• Generous free tier with full features for small teams
• Excellent Git integration automates workflow updates
• Roadmaps provide visibility without separate tools
• Fast and responsive web app

Cons

• Less powerful than Jira for complex enterprise workflows
• Smaller ecosystem of integrations and plugins
• Not ideal for non-software project management
• Mobile app less polished than web experience

Best For

Startup engineering teams seeking simplicity Teams frustrated with Jira's complexity Organizations needing GitHub-integrated project management Agile teams wanting roadmaps without extra tools