// Shortcut vs Flux
Engineering tracker vs flexible kanban.
Shortcut is purpose-built for software teams with epics, iterations, and deep Git integration. Flux is a focused kanban platform with real-time sync, AI, and developer-first APIs. One is opinionated for engineering; the other works for any team.
| Feature | Flux | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Kanban boards and cards | Stories, epics, iterations - built for software teams |
| Real-time sync | SSE - instant push, no polling | Real-time updates in browser |
| AI assistant | Gemini-powered card and board AI | AI features for story generation and summarization |
| Git integration | API-driven, connect via webhooks | Deep GitHub and GitLab integration - branches, PRs, commits linked to stories |
| Epic and milestone tracking | Use boards and labels to group work | Native epics, milestones, and iteration cycles |
| Activity log | Event-sourced with one-click undo | Activity feed per story and project |
| Multi-board view | Built-in cross-board columns | Cross-project search and filtering |
| API | REST + MCP server for AI agents | REST API - API-first design |
| Self-hosting | Self-hostable | Cloud-only |
| Pricing | Free to start, no per-seat pricing | Free for up to 10 users, paid from $8.50/member/mo |
01 How is Flux different from Shortcut?
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Shortcut is purpose-built for software development with epics, stories, iterations, and deep Git integration. Flux is a general-purpose kanban platform with real-time sync, AI, and developer APIs. Shortcut is more opinionated about engineering workflows; Flux is more flexible across team types.
02 Where is Shortcut better?
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Shortcut has native epics and iteration cycles, deep GitHub and GitLab integration that links branches and PRs to stories, milestone tracking, and a keyboard-driven UI designed for engineers. If your team lives in Git and thinks in sprints, Shortcut is built for that workflow.
03 Where is Flux better?
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Flux has real-time SSE sync, event-sourced activity with one-click undo, multi-board column views, an MCP server for AI agent integration, 4-tier RBAC, and self-hosting. It works for any team, not just engineering, and has no per-seat pricing.
04 Is Flux cheaper than Shortcut?
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Depends on team size. Shortcut is free for up to 10 users, which is generous. Flux is free to start with no user cap and no credit card. For teams over 10, Flux avoids per-seat costs; Shortcut charges $8.50 per member per month.
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