Shortcut vs Make
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.7
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Shortcut
Make
Stories and Epics
Iterations
Kanban Boards
Roadmapping
Git Integration
API and CLI
Visual scenario builder
1800+ app integrations
HTTP/webhooks
Data stores
Error handling
Scheduling
Shortcut Pros
- Purpose-built for software development workflows
- Simple enough to use without training
- Excellent GitHub and GitLab integration
- Clean Kanban boards with good filtering
- Strong API for automation and custom tooling
- Affordable pricing for engineering teams
Shortcut Cons
- Less suitable for non-engineering teams
- Reporting is less detailed than Jira
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations
- Roadmapping features are still evolving
- No built-in time tracking
- Limited resource management capabilities
Make Pros
- Much cheaper than Zapier for same functionality
- More powerful workflows with better data handling
- Visual builder is intuitive once learned
- HTTP module enables unlimited integrations
Make Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Error messages can be cryptic
- Smaller community and fewer tutorials