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ShortieCuts vs MarklyKit

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ShortieCuts compared with MarklyKit
DetailShortieCuts logo ShortieCutsMarklyKit logo MarklyKit
What it doesExcel and PowerPoint shortcuts for Google Sheets, Slides and Docs with an on-screen overlay Browser extension for highlighting, annotating, and taking notes on any webpage
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree trial for 14 days (all features), then Pro at $7.99/month or $69.99/year. Teams get volume discounts: from $5.66 per user per month (paid annually, 29% off for 5 users) to $4.96 per user per month (paid annually, 38% off for 30+ users). Free plan includes unlimited highlighting and drawing with local-only storage. Pro plan costs $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial, including cloud sync, unlimited sticky notes, PDF export, AI connectors, and API access.
Key features
  • On-screen Key Tips overlay with letter hints when pressing Alt
  • 233 Excel Alt key sequences in Google Sheets
  • Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents using Ctrl+[ and Ctrl+]
  • 148 PowerPoint Alt key shortcuts in Google Slides
  • 149 Word Alt key shortcuts in Google Docs
  • Goal Seek in Google Sheets
  • Privacy masking with blur tool for sensitive data
  • AI connectors for Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok via MCP server
  • Local-first storage with optional cloud sync on Pro plan
  • Keyboard shortcuts for rapid tool switching
  • Focus mode to toggle annotation visibility
  • Browser PDF highlighting support
What makes it different
  • 530 shortcuts across Sheets, Slides and Docs covering Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Excel tracing tools: Trace Precedents and Dependents not available in Google Sheets natively
  • Goal Seek to find optimal values, a feature missing from Google Sheets
  • Never reads or stores spreadsheet content, runs entirely in browser
  • Designed specifically for academic research with citation-ready PDF exports
  • Built-in MCP server enabling direct AI integration without copy-pasting
  • No account required to start highlighting immediately
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)176
Referring domains (Majestic)72

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