Overview
Linear is an issue-tracking and project-management tool designed for speed and precision, with a keyboard-first interface, opinionated workflows, and tight Git integration. It has become popular with product-focused startups as a lighter alternative to Jira.
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Key Features
Keyboard-first, near-instant UI
Cycles (sprints) & roadmaps
Git branch/PR auto-linking
Triage inbox
SLA & workflow automations
Pros
- Noticeably faster and more polished than most PM tools
- Opinionated defaults reduce setup overhead
- Excellent GitHub/GitLab integration
Cons
- Fewer customization options than Jira for complex processes
- Less suited to non-engineering teams
- Reporting is lighter than enterprise tools
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Up to 250 issues
- Unlimited members
- Basic integrations
BusinessPAID
$8/mo
- Unlimited issues
- Cycles & roadmaps
- Admin roles
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Quick Info
Websitelinear.app
CategoryProductivity & Collaboration
Team SizeSTARTUP
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2019
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits10.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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