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At a Glance
Jira
Jira
Star Rating
(7,774)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Shortcut
Shortcut
Star Rating
(177)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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  • G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in task organization, with users praising its ability to manage tasks, bugs, and sprints effectively. The platform's customization options allow teams to tailor workflows to their specific needs, making it a robust choice for larger projects.
  • Users say that Shortcut offers a user-friendly experience, particularly with its kanban view and easy navigation. Reviewers appreciate how it helps teams stay aligned across various projects, serving as a reliable source of truth for task progress.
  • According to verified reviews, Jira's implementation process is generally seen as more complex compared to Shortcut, which is noted for its quick and straightforward setup. Users have highlighted the intuitive onboarding process in Shortcut, making it easier for teams to get started.
  • Reviewers mention that while Jira has a higher overall satisfaction score, Shortcut's support quality is often praised, with users noting that they receive timely assistance and helpful resources, contributing to a positive user experience.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Jira's advanced features, such as detailed reporting and roadmap capabilities, provide excellent visibility into project progress. Users find these tools invaluable for tracking bugs and managing workflows effectively.
  • Users report that while Shortcut is favored by small businesses for its simplicity, Jira's extensive feature set and customization options make it a better fit for mid-market companies looking for a comprehensive project management solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Jira
Free
Free
10 Users Per Month
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Shortcut
Free (1 - 10 users)
Free
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Free Trial
Jira
Free Trial is available
Shortcut
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6,302
8.6
132
Ease of Use
8.1
6,391
8.6
133
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,577
9.1
51
Ease of Admin
7.7
1,693
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.3
4,947
8.8
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
1,556
8.8
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
6,093
8.5
116
Features by Category
8.4
980
Not enough data
Tasks
9.3
695
Not enough data
9.0
635
Not enough data
9.1
663
Not enough data
8.8
613
Not enough data
8.5
575
Not enough data
8.2
559
Not enough data
8.5
586
Not enough data
8.4
508
Not enough data
Projects
9.0
608
Not enough data
8.7
552
Not enough data
8.2
527
Not enough data
8.4
537
Not enough data
8.6
552
Not enough data
7.7
470
Not enough data
9.3
610
Not enough data
8.3
523
Not enough data
8.0
458
Not enough data
8.1
483
Not enough data
8.6
547
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
500
Not enough data
8.3
525
Not enough data
8.4
511
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.4
499
Not enough data
8.4
510
Not enough data
8.8
573
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
438
Not enough data
7.5
437
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.4
305
Not enough data
7.7
304
Not enough data
7.9
335
Not enough data
7.6
303
Not enough data
7.6
307
Not enough data
7.4
303
Not enough data
7.9
316
Not enough data
8.4
2,178
8.1
19
Bug Reporting
8.8
1779
7.6
17
8.8
1731
7.6
16
8.9
1823
8.2
16
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1724
8.4
15
8.9
1842
8.3
16
8.8
1703
8.4
15
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.6
251
Not enough data
7.7
254
Not enough data
7.6
253
Not enough data
AI Agents For Business OperationsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
9.3
72
Not enough data
Responses
9.6
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.9
34
Not enough data
9.1
33
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.1
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
8.5
4,211
7.9
93
Communication
8.4
2682
7.0
47
8.2
2534
7.4
47
8.1
2435
7.4
49
Planning
8.7
3164
Feature Not Available
8.8
3285
8.3
75
8.8
3073
8.8
74
8.7
3261
8.1
78
8.3
2661
7.6
56
Workflow Management
8.6
3031
Feature Not Available
8.9
3519
8.6
82
7.9
2266
Feature Not Available
8.4
2504
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Jira
Jira
Shortcut
Shortcut
Jira and Shortcut are categorized as Bug Tracking, Product Management, and Project Management
Unique Categories
Jira
Jira is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations
Shortcut
Shortcut has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Shortcut
Shortcut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Jira
Jira
Computer Software
23.7%
Information Technology and Services
23.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Internet
4.1%
Other
39.7%
Shortcut
Shortcut
Computer Software
28.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Financial Services
5.3%
Internet
3.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
38.8%
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Discussions
Jira
Jira Discussions
Is Jira a good tool?
12 Comments
Mercedes N.
MN
Yes, it is. It's good for having an area to house all tasks required for a scope of work. Read more
What are the features of JIRA?
11 Comments
Cindy S.
CS
Allows you to setup your project as your team/company flows thru the agile process. You can see what is next in the sprint, where others are, enter your...Read more
How is Jira transforming project management practices in agile software development teams?
9 Comments
Santiago N.
SN
With jira we were able to streamline team collaboration by showing the actual status of all the team effort in jira timeline while we conduct Scrum...Read more
Shortcut
Shortcut Discussions
What is a clubhouse?
2 Comments
LP
clubhouse is the previous name of shortcut. (They changed the name after the popularity of the voice-based social app, also called Clubhouse:...Read more
What is Shortcut used for?
1 Comment
Marly A.
MA
For task management, projects, and documentation.Read more
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Shortcut has no more discussions with answers