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Shortcut vs Attio

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Shortcut

Software

Project management for software teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Attio logo

Attio

Software

The CRM built for the next generation of companies

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shortcut has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Shortcut limited reporting compared to Jira; Attio the free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • They diverge on capability: Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Attio covers Custom data model.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shortcut and Attio actually diverge.

Attributes where Shortcut and Attio differ
AttributeShortcutAttio
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, LinuxWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20142021

Identical on both: 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 Shortcut

  • Stories & epics
  • Iterations (sprints)
  • Kanban boards
  • Roadmaps
  • Reporting
  • Docs
  • API & webhooks
  • Mobile apps

Only in Attio

  • Custom data model
  • Flexible views
  • Email integration
  • Calendar sync
  • Automations
  • Mobile app
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • SSO
  • 2FA

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Shortcut

  • Sprint planningnot Attio
  • Bug trackingnot Attio
  • Feature developmentnot Attio
  • Product roadmappingnot Attio
  • Team collaborationnot Attio

Attio

  • Sales pipelinenot Shortcut
  • Customer managementnot Shortcut
  • Deal trackingnot Shortcut
  • Investor relationsnot Shortcut
  • Partnership managementnot Shortcut

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Shortcut

  • Limited reporting compared to Jira
  • Designed specifically for software teams, not general project management
  • Can experience slow loading times with very large projects

Attio

  • The free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • Outbound email is capped at 200 messages a month on the free plan and 1,000 on Plus
  • Call Intelligence, sequences, advanced reporting and permission controls all require the Pro tier
  • Custom objects are capped at 3 on free, 5 on Plus and 12 on Pro, with unlimited objects reserved for Enterprise
  • File storage is capped at 50 GB on the free and Plus tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Attio

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Custom objects
    • Email sync
  • Plus$59/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automations
    • Custom attributes
  • Pro$119/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced automations
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom contracts
    • SSO
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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).
Shortcut review

Choose Attio if

  • You need custom data model.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want flexible views.
Attio review

Questions people ask

Is Shortcut or Attio better?
Neither clearly leads. Shortcut starts at Free and Attio at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shortcut or Attio?
Shortcut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Shortcut and $29/month for Attio.
Does Shortcut or Attio run on more platforms?
Shortcut runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux. Attio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Shortcut for free?
Yes. Shortcut has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attio starts at $29/month.
What is Shortcut best used for?
Shortcut is most often used for sprint planning, bug tracking, feature development, product roadmapping. Of those, sprint planning and bug tracking are not what Attio is typically brought in for.
What can Shortcut do that Attio cannot?
Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Iterations (sprints), Kanban boards, Roadmaps. Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Both handle Slack, Zapier, SOC2, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shortcut: 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.

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Shortcut: 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.

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Shortcut: 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.

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Shortcut: Does Shortcut support SSO and SCIM?

Yes, SSO and SCIM support are available on the Enterprise plan, allowing centralized identity management for large organizations.

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Shortcut: 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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