# ClickUp vs Shortcut

**Leader by Vioscale score:** ClickUp

| Attribute | ClickUp | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 67.2 (71% (medium)) | 52 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"ClickUp is a cloud-based work management platform that consolidates project management, team collaboration, and AI-powered automation into a single application. It replaces the need for multiple fragmented tools by providing task management, multiple view options (Kanban boards, Gantt charts, timelines), built-in chat, document collaboration, and automation capabilities in one workspace.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What is ClickUp and what problem does it solve?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is available as a web application and through native mobile apps for iOS and Android, with desktop clients for Mac and Windows. This multi-platform approach enables teams to access their work from any device with an internet connection.","source":"https://clickup.com/features","question":"What platforms and devices can access ClickUp?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp operates on a freemium model with a free tier offering basic features like unlimited tasks and kanban boards, followed by tiered paid plans (Unlimited, Business, and Enterprise) charged per user per month with annual billing discounts available. AI features are offered as a separate add-on subscription with its own monthly pricing structure.","source":"https://clickup.com/pricing","question":"What is ClickUp's pricing model?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ClickUp integrates with over 1,000 third-party applications including communication platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, development tools like GitHub and GitLab, file storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox, and automation platforms like Zapier and Make. The platform also provides an API for custom integrations and can automatically import project data from competing tools like Trello, Asana, and Jira.","source":"https://clickup.com/integrations","question":"What third-party services does ClickUp integrate with?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is proprietary, commercially-licensed software operated as a subscription service. It is not open source and is developed and maintained exclusively by ClickUp Inc. as a cloud-based platform.","source":"https://clickup.com/about","question":"Is ClickUp open-source or proprietary software?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp is exclusively cloud-hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and is not available for self-hosting. Enterprise customers can select data residency options in US, European, or Asia Pacific data centers, but the platform remains managed by ClickUp rather than deployed on customer infrastructure.","source":"https://clickup.com/security","question":"How is ClickUp hosted and deployed?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"ClickUp includes a built-in AI assistant called Brain with access to multiple language models including GPT, Claude, and Gemini. The platform also features Super Agents that autonomously execute tasks within workflows, plus AI-powered capabilities for meeting transcription, content generation, and image creation.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What AI capabilities are built into ClickUp?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"ClickUp is designed for teams across functions including product management, software development, marketing, operations, and project management. Common use cases include agile sprint planning, cross-functional project tracking, team collaboration, and workflow automation for organizations looking to consolidate multiple work management tools into a single platform.","source":"https://clickup.com","question":"What teams or use cases is ClickUp designed for?","confidence":0.85}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A unified productivity platform that consolidates projects, tasks, documents, communication, and AI-driven workflows in a single space, enabling teams to reduce context switching and work together with shared awareness. | Shortcut is a cloud-based project management solution tailored for software development teams. It provides task and issue tracking, sprint planning, roadmap visualization, and team collaboration features, while supporting integration with AI agents and development tools to streamline workflows from planning through release. |
| features.capabilities | `{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"dependencies":true,"guest_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"time_tracking":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` | `{"gantt":true,"views":"multi","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 100 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Linear"},{"name":"Notion"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Sentry"},{"name":"FireHydrant"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"Claude Code"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever. No credit card.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Enterprise plans by quote.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://clickup.com/blog/service-package-pricing-templates/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T09:36:21.245Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever. No credit card required.","features":["Story management","Iteration/sprint planning","Kanban views","Reports","Slack integration","Figma integration","VCS integration"],"description":"Small team plan providing core task management and iteration planning","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Org-wide Roadmap","Customizable Workflows","Cross-functional team organization","Advanced integrations","Reports suite"],"description":"Multiple team collaboration with org-wide visibility and customizable workflows","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Milestones","Expanded Roadmap","Advanced Reports","Multiple Teams organization","Multiple Workspaces","Priority support","Migration assistance"],"description":"Comprehensive planning and execution for larger organizations with milestones and multiple workspace isolation","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Predictable pricing with volume discounts","features":["Unlimited everything","Dedicated CSM support","Priority support","Volume discounts","SSO/SAML authentication","Okta integration","OneLogin integration","Azure integration","Advanced admin options"],"description":"Full-featured platform for mature organizations with unlimited capacity and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Freemium model. Paid tiers start at Team level; specific pricing available on pricing page","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.shortcut.com/blog/choosing-the-right-pricing-plan/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:27:06.565Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | 7 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Project Management Software)

| Capability | ClickUp | Shortcut |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Tasks & subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board / list / timeline views | Board + Gantt + calendar | Multiple views |
| **Planning** |  |  |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task dependencies | ✓ | - |
| Time tracking | ✓ | - |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Automation / rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Custom fields | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Docs / wiki | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest / client access | ✓ | - |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Dashboards & reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:29:58.347Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*