Software · head to head
Height vs Shortcut
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Height height shut down on September 24, 2025, ending the service and making it unavailable to existing users; Shortcut limited reporting compared to Jira
- They diverge on capability: Height covers AI-powered automation, Shortcut covers Stories & epics.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Height and Shortcut actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Height
- AI-powered automation
- Smart task management
- Real-time collaboration
- Custom workflows
- Spreadsheet view
- Chat integration
- Discord
- Linear
Only in Shortcut
- Stories & epics
- Iterations (sprints)
- Roadmaps
- Reporting
- Docs
- API & webhooks
- GitLab
- Sentry
Both cover
- Kanban boards
- Mobile apps
- GitHub
- Slack
- Figma
- SOC2
- GDPR
- 2FA
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Height
- Product developmentnot Shortcut
- Sprint managementnot Shortcut
- Bug tracking
- Design projectsnot Shortcut
- Team coordinationnot Shortcut
Shortcut
- Sprint planningnot Height
- Bug tracking
- Feature developmentnot Height
- Product roadmappingnot Height
- Team collaborationnot Height
Both are used for bug tracking, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Height
- Height shut down on September 24, 2025, ending the service and making it unavailable to existing users
- Service is no longer active as of 2025; not a viable option for new customers
- No data migration tools provided to export projects and data after shutdown announcement
Shortcut
- Limited reporting compared to Jira
- Designed specifically for software teams, not general project management
- Can experience slow loading times with very large projects
Pricing, plan by plan
Height
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Height review.
Shortcut
Free- FreeFree
- Kanban boards
- Sprints
- Roadmaps
- Team$8.5/user/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced reports
- WIP limits
- Business$12/user/month
- Unlimited workspaces
- OKRs
- Advanced custom fields
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Volume discounts
- SSO/SCIM
- Premier support
Which should you pick?
Choose Height if
- You need ai-powered automation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want smart task management.
Choose Shortcut if
- You need stories & epics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
- You also want iterations (sprints).
Questions people ask
- Is Height or Shortcut better?
- Neither clearly leads. Height starts at Free and Shortcut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Height or Shortcut?
- Height starts at Free and Shortcut at Free.
- Does Height or Shortcut run on more platforms?
- Height runs on Web. Shortcut runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux.
- Can I use Height for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Height best used for?
- Height is most often used for product development, sprint management, bug tracking, design projects. Of those, product development and sprint management are not what Shortcut is typically brought in for.
- What can Height do that Shortcut cannot?
- Height covers AI-powered automation, Smart task management, Real-time collaboration, Custom workflows. Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Iterations (sprints), Roadmaps, Reporting. Both handle Kanban boards, Mobile apps, GitHub, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Height: What integrations did Height support?
Height integrated with Slack, Discord, Notion, Slab, GitHub, GitLab, Sentry, Figma, Google Sheets, and Fivetran.
SourceShortcut: Does Shortcut have a free plan?
Yes, Shortcut offers a free plan for up to 10 users with core features like kanban boards, roadmaps, sprints, and reports. Paid plans start at $8.50 per user per month.
SourceShortcut: Does Shortcut integrate with GitHub?
Yes, Shortcut has native GitHub integration that automatically syncs pull requests and commits to stories, and includes GitLab and Bitbucket support as well.
SourceShortcut: Can I use Shortcut for non-technical projects?
Shortcut is built for software teams, though you can customize workflows for other use cases. Linear and Asana may be better suited for non-technical project management.
SourceShortcut: Does Shortcut support SSO and SCIM?
Yes, SSO and SCIM support are available on the Enterprise plan, allowing centralized identity management for large organizations.
SourceShortcut: What's the difference between Shortcut and Jira?
Shortcut is lighter and faster with less setup required, while Jira offers deeper customization and enterprise features. Shortcut works better for modern software teams wanting simplicity; Jira suits enterprises needing extensive configuration.
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