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# Shorthand

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> Shorthand is a digital storytelling platform with collaboration tools specifically designed to help teams build engaging and interactive content. It is suitable for marketing, communications, media, writing, and other teams within various industries, including brand publishing, journalism, higher education, government, and NGOs. With multiple tools for visual storytelling, Shorthand enables all users, including those with little to no technical background, to create digital stories for all device types including desktop, tablet, and mobile. 

The platform includes features to create stories with scroll-based image transitions as well as no-code data visualizations, such as interactive maps, graphs, and charts. Teams can also add images, videos, and audio content to stories. To streamline workflows, the platform includes built-in section templates plus custom fonts, colors, and logos that allow users to align stories with brands. Additionally, teams can utilize preview URLs to collaborate with other stakeholders and managers before publishing stories online. Other features include built-in analytics, user access permissions, social media sharing buttons, and more.

Pricing is on a monthly or annual subscription basis. Premium add-ons include integration options and extra levels of support. Additional details are provided by Shorthand.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Shorthand
- **Founded**: 2013

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$200.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Shorthand offers premium add-ons with integration options and elevated levels of support. 
Discounts are available for charities \& NGOs, academic institutes, and journalism \& comms classes.
Monthly and annual plans are available. Contact Shorthand for more pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize and 187 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Analytics
- Approval Process Control
- Brand Management
- Campaign Analytics
- Campaign Scheduling
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Data Visualisation
- Document Management
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- File Sharing
- For No-Code Development
- Layout & Design
- Magazines

## Integrations (5 total)

- Drupal
- Google Analytics 360
- Google Tag Manager 360
- WordPress
- YouTube

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software)

## Related Categories

- [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software)
- [No Code Platforms](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4404/no-code-platform/software)
- [Content Collaboration Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4442/content-collaboration/software)
- [Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4428/dxp/software)

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## Reviews

### "\*\*\*\*\*" — 5.0/5

> **Hildegard** | *2 February 2023* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use, smoothness and elegance of the final product, support by the team\!
> 
> **Cons**: This field wants to be filled with a minimum of 40 characters. Here, you got them but not with cons. I have none.
> 
> Enabling people to tell their story, to share their research, to awaken interest for their mission.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/270299/shorthand)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/publishing-and-subscriptions/shorthand-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/270299/shorthand> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/270299/shorthand> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/270299/shorthand> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/270299/shorthand> |

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