Shortcut — Free Service Overview
Shortcut is a free Project Management service. Browse features, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About Shortcut
Shortcut is a project management platform operated by Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.), headquartered in New York, New York, United States. This Subger guide covers who runs Shortcut, the current tier ladder and pricing, the feature set that anchors the product on its category shelf, the devices and surfaces the apps support, and the questions Shortcut customers ask most often.
Quick facts about Shortcut
- Brand: Shortcut
- Operator: Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.)
- Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
- Founded: 2014
- Ownership: privately held; backed by Battery Ventures and Greycroft
- Category: Project Management
- Anchor price: $8.50/seat/month on the Team tier
- 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below
What is Shortcut?
Shortcut is positioned in the project management space as follows: Shortcut competes in the engineering-focused project-management class, used by software teams that want a lightweight Jira alternative with native git integrations. The product is shipped by Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.) from New York, New York, United States and reaches its customers through the surfaces detailed in the platform-support table later on this page. Availability of specific features can vary by tier and region; the in-app or vendor-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.
Who operates Shortcut?
Operator and headquarters
Shortcut is operated by Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.) from New York, New York, United States. The company was founded in 2014, giving it a track record across multiple product cycles in the project management category.
Ownership and funding
On ownership: privately held; backed by Battery Ventures and Greycroft. This shapes the buyer signal — public-company governance, venture-backed scale, founder-led independence and private-equity-owned operating models each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories. Review the operator's investor or company-news pages for the most recent status.
Jurisdiction and reach
With HQ in New York, New York, United States, Shortcut operates under the corporate and data-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Why choose Shortcut
Feature breadth
Shortcut ships the following capabilities that anchor it on the project management shelf:
- Stories, Epics, Milestones and Iterations modelled for software teams
- Roadmap view that rolls up epics across multiple teams
- Two-way GitHub and GitLab integrations with auto-status from branch state
- Workspace docs for spec writing alongside the issue tracker
- Custom workflows, fields and labels per workspace
- Bots and webhooks for automation and Slack notifications
- Reports for cycle time, throughput and burndown
- API and CLI for scripting
Plan structure and household fit
The current tier ladder for Shortcut scales from an entry plan up to enterprise-grade options, with the Team tier sitting in the typical sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount over month-to-month; check the live widget on this page for the vendor-current price in your country and currency.
2025-2026 differentiator
In 2025 Shortcut introduced Write — embedded collaborative docs with AI-assisted spec drafting — and Roadmap+, a portfolio view for multi-team planning.
Shortcut pricing in 2026
The current advertised tier ladder for Shortcut (as published by Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.); check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 10 users, unlimited stories and basic workflow |
| Team | $8.50/seat/month | Unlimited users, projects and integrations |
| Business | $12/seat/month | Advanced security, custom fields and priority support |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | SAML SSO, audit logs and dedicated success manager |
Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on Shortcut.
| Subger feature | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Renewal-price tracker | True price page |
| Active deals + promos | Deals page |
| Promo codes | Promo codes |
| Cancellation guide | Cancel guide |
Shortcut apps and platform support
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| Web app | Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox |
| Desktop | macOS and Windows native apps where shipped |
| iOS / Android | Mobile companion apps where shipped |
| Browser extensions | Chrome, Edge, Firefox where applicable |
| API / webhooks | Developer access on paid tiers |
| SSO / SCIM | Enterprise tier identity integrations |
Workflow features and integrations
Scope and depth
Shortcut's position in the project management category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Enterprise tier unlocks the complete feature set, while entry tiers focus on essentials.
Integrations and ecosystem
Integrations are a critical buying signal in the project management space. Review the feature list above for Shortcut's key integrations and confirm that the tools in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.
Customer support and onboarding
Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.) offers customer support through documented channels — help center, ticketing and (on higher tiers) dedicated success management. Onboarding complexity scales with the tier: entry plans are typically self-serve, while enterprise contracts include white-glove implementation.
Who Shortcut fits best
- Teams in the project management category seeking the named features above
- Buyers prioritising the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
- Customers in United States-based jurisdictions and adjacent markets
- Organisations at the scale the Team or higher tier targets
- Teams replacing more expensive or less specialised alternatives with a like-for-like fit
Frequently asked questions about Shortcut
Who operates Shortcut and where are they based?
Shortcut is operated by Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.), headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
When was Shortcut founded?
Shortcut's parent operator was founded in 2014. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: privately held; backed by Battery Ventures and Greycroft.
How much does Shortcut cost?
The current tier ladder runs from Free ($0) up to Enterprise (Contact sales). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the vendor's current prices for your country.
Is there a free tier or free trial?
Free or trial availability for Shortcut is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the Shortcut deals page for current promotions.
How do I cancel Shortcut?
Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's Shortcut cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.
How does Shortcut compare on price?
Use Subger's true price tracker to compare Shortcut's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay and team / organisation plans usually unlock the biggest unit-cost savings.
Where is Shortcut available?
Shortcut is available in the markets documented on Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.)'s site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.
What devices does Shortcut support?
See the platform-support table above. In summary, Shortcut delivers its product through the surfaces typical for project management, including web and the mobile or desktop clients listed.
What's new with Shortcut in 2025-2026?
In 2025 Shortcut introduced Write — embedded collaborative docs with AI-assisted spec drafting — and Roadmap+, a portfolio view for multi-team planning.
Are there deals or promo codes available?
Subger tracks active Shortcut deals on the Shortcut deals page and promo codes on the Shortcut promo codes page. Annual prepay and team pricing usually beat seasonal codes.
Get started with Shortcut
To subscribe to Shortcut, head to the Shortcut Software Company (formerly Clubhouse Software, Inc.) site and pick the tier from the table above that matches your team size and feature needs. The Team tier is the typical starting point for serious users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.
Related Subger guides for Shortcut
Pricing
| Regional pricing | Free | Team | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United StatesUSD | $0.00 | $8.50 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
| 🇦🇺AustraliaAUD | A$0.00≈ $0.00 | A$13.01≈ $9.42 | A$18.36≈ $13.29 | A$24.48≈ $17.72 |
| 🇧🇷BrazilBRL | R$0.00≈ $0.00 | R$42.08≈ $8.58 | R$59.40≈ $12.12 | R$79.20≈ $16.16 |
| 🇨🇦CanadaCAD | CA$0.00≈ $0.00 | CA$11.56≈ $8.46 | CA$16.32≈ $11.94 | CA$21.76≈ $15.92 |
| 🇫🇷FranceEUR | €0.00≈ $0.00 | €7.82≈ $9.20 | €11.04≈ $12.99 | €14.72≈ $17.32 |
| 🇩🇪GermanyEUR | €0.00≈ $0.00 | €7.82≈ $9.20 | €11.04≈ $12.99 | €14.72≈ $17.32 |
| 🇮🇳IndiaINR | ₹0.00≈ $0.00 | ₹709.75≈ $7.45 | ₹1,002.00≈ $10.51 | ₹1,336.00≈ $14.02 |
| 🇯🇵JapanJPY | ¥0.00≈ $0.00 | ¥1,300.00≈ $8.27 | ¥1,800.00≈ $11.46 | ¥2,400.00≈ $15.27 |
| 🇬🇧United KingdomGBP | £0.00≈ $0.00 | £6.71≈ $9.13 | £9.48≈ $12.90 | £12.64≈ $17.19 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
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