Shortcut vs Trello
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Atlassian Jira vs Linear vs ClickUp: 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools 2026 and Monday.com vs ClickUp vs Asana: 11 Best Project Management Software 2026. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Shortcut ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for Software and product teams running sprints, kanban boards, and agile ceremonies / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. A strong, developer-friendly agile tool that balances features and simplicity.
At a glance
| Shortcut | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Atlassian Jira vs Linear vs ClickUp: 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools 2026 | #7 / Monday.com vs ClickUp vs Asana: 11 Best Project Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8 |
| Best for | A simpler, faster Jira alternative | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $ ($8.50 to $16/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
Shortcut
A strong, developer-friendly agile tool that balances features and simplicity.
www.shortcut.comSee full entry in Atlassian Jira vs Linear vs ClickUp: 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools 2026
Trello
The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
www.trello.comSee full entry in Monday.com vs ClickUp vs Asana: 11 Best Project Management Software 2026
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