Linear
Fast, opinionated project management tool built for software teams.
Project Management
Free tier
Overview
Linear is a project management tool designed for speed. It's keyboard-first, has a beautiful interface, and is built specifically for software development teams with cycles, roadmaps, and Git integrations.
Free for small teams. Standard plan starts at $8/user/month.
Strengths
- Blazingly fast — feels instant
- Beautiful, minimal design
- Keyboard shortcuts for everything
- Purpose-built for software teams with Git integration
Weaknesses
- Opinionated workflow — less customizable than Jira
- Not designed for non-software teams
- Limited reporting and analytics
- Smaller integration ecosystem
Pricing estimate
$80
/month
$960/year
Free for small teams up to 250 issues
Quick info
- Category
- Project Management
- Starting price
- $8/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes — Free for small teams up to 250 issues
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Small teams
- Founded
- 2019
Last updated 2026-04-12
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Linear vs Jira
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Linear vs Asana
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Linear vs Plane
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Linear vs Shortcut
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