Jira vs Shortcut

Both are strong Project Management tools — here's how they stack up so you can pick the right one.

Compared as of July 2026

Attribute
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
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Which should you choose?

Jira

Issue and project tracking for software teams

Shortcut

Agile project management for software teams

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