Linear is the rare project tool that developers keep using, because every interaction is keyboard-driven and instant. Issues, cycles, projects, and roadmaps are modelled cleanly without the configuration maze of older trackers. The free tier covers small teams.
Who it is for
A product engineering team of five to twenty that finds Jira too slow to use daily.
Key features
- Keyboard-first issue tracking
- Cycles for sprint planning
- Projects with milestones and roadmaps
- GitHub and Slack integrations
- Triage and inbox workflows
- Free tier caps issues at 250
Where it falls short
It is opinionated about workflow, so teams with unusual processes will fight it, and reporting is thinner than enterprise tools.
Pricing
Free tier includes unlimited members but caps total issues; paid plans are around $8 per user a month, and SSO plus advanced analytics are the gates.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Linear.
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Frequently asked
Is Linear free?
Partly. Free tier includes unlimited members but caps total issues; paid plans are around $8 per user a month, and SSO plus advanced analytics are the gates.
What is Linear best for?
A product engineering team of five to twenty that finds Jira too slow to use daily.
What are the best alternatives to Linear?
The closest substitutes we list are Todoist and Things. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Linear run on?
Linear is available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.