Software · head to head
Shortcut vs Auth0
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Shortcut limited reporting compared to Jira; Auth0 free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that
- They diverge on capability: Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Auth0 covers Universal login.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Shortcut and Auth0 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 Shortcut
- Stories & epics
- Iterations (sprints)
- Kanban boards
- Roadmaps
- Reporting
- Docs
- API & webhooks
- Mobile apps
Only in Auth0
- Universal login
- Social login
- Multi-factor authentication
- Passwordless
- User management
- Anomaly detection
- Extensibility
- Machine to machine
Both cover
- Slack
- Datadog
- SOC2
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Shortcut
- Sprint planningnot Auth0
- Bug trackingnot Auth0
- Feature developmentnot Auth0
- Product roadmappingnot Auth0
- Team collaborationnot Auth0
Auth0
- B2C authenticationnot Shortcut
- B2B authenticationnot Shortcut
- B2E authenticationnot Shortcut
- API securitynot Shortcut
- Mobile app securitynot 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
Auth0
- Free tier limited to 25,000 monthly active users, requiring upgrade for growth beyond that
- Advanced features like MFA and RBAC only available on paid Essentials tier and above
- Ownership by Okta introduces risk that independent product roadmap may change
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
Auth0
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 25,000 monthly active users
- Basic authentication
- Email/password login
- Essentials (B2C)$35/month
- Unlimited MAUs beyond free tier
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Role-Based Access Control
- Professional (B2C)$240/month
- All Essentials features
- Advanced security
- Custom branding
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).
Choose Auth0 if
- You need universal login.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want social login.
Questions people ask
- Is Shortcut or Auth0 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Shortcut starts at Free and Auth0 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Shortcut or Auth0?
- Shortcut starts at Free and Auth0 at Free.
- Does Shortcut or Auth0 run on more platforms?
- Shortcut runs on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux. Auth0 runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Shortcut for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Auth0 is typically brought in for.
- What can Shortcut do that Auth0 cannot?
- Shortcut covers Stories & epics, Iterations (sprints), Kanban boards, Roadmaps. Auth0 covers Universal login, Social login, Multi-factor authentication, Passwordless. Both handle Slack, Datadog, 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.
SourceAuth0: How much does Auth0 cost?
Auth0 has a Free tier for up to 25,000 monthly active users (MAUs). Paid plans start at $35/month (Essentials B2C) and scale to $240/month (Professional B2C) and higher for Enterprise. Pricing scales with MAU usage.
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.
SourceAuth0: Does Auth0 include Multi-Factor Authentication?
No. MFA, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and premium support are not included in the free tier and require upgrading to paid Essentials plans or higher.
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.
SourceAuth0: Is Auth0 independent or part of a larger company?
Auth0 was acquired by Okta in May 2021 for $6.5 billion. It now operates as a subsidiary business unit within Okta, but maintains its own brand and operations.
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.
SourceAuth0: Who should use Auth0 vs Okta?
Auth0 is developer-focused and serves customer identity use cases (B2C). Okta serves workforce identity (B2B) and has broader enterprise features. Auth0 now serves both markets post-acquisition but maintains its developer-friendly positioning.
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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