Linear
Issue tracking built for speed
Overview
Linear was built as a reaction to slow, bloated project management tools. Everything about it is optimised for speed — keyboard-first navigation, instant loading and a clean interface that gets out of your way. Engineers who use it describe it as the first PM tool that doesn't slow them down.
The workflow features are purpose-built for software teams — sprints, cycles, roadmaps, Git integration and automated workflows that connect code commits to issue updates. It understands how engineering teams actually work.
Linear AI adds intelligent issue creation, automatic summaries and smart triage — reducing the overhead of keeping your issue tracker up to date.
Linear is what project management feels like when engineers build it for engineers. The speed and Git integration are unmatched. For any software team tired of Jira's slowness, Linear is the answer. Non-technical teams should look elsewhere.
Scores
Linear category scores
How it compares overall
Key features
Blazing Speed
Keyboard-first, instant loading — the fastest project management tool available.
Cycles (Sprints)
Sprint management built in — plan, track and review engineering cycles.
Git Integration
Links commits, PRs and branches directly to issues automatically.
Linear AI
AI creates issues, writes summaries and triages backlogs automatically.
Roadmaps
Visual product roadmaps connected to actual work in progress.
Analytics
Engineering velocity and cycle time analytics to improve delivery.
Pricing
Free
- 250 issues
- Unlimited members
- Cycles
- Roadmaps
Standard
- Unlimited issues
- All integrations
- Linear AI
- Analytics
Plus
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- SAML SSO
- Custom roles
Pros & cons
What works
- Fastest PM tool — keyboard shortcuts everywhere
- Beautiful, opinionated design
- Purpose-built for engineering teams
- Git integration is seamless
- Linear AI genuinely reduces overhead
- Free tier is generous
What to watch
- Less suitable for non-engineering teams
- Opinionated — limited customisation
- No time tracking built in
- Smaller ecosystem than Jira
How Linear compares
| Feature | Linear | Jira | Asana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Best-in-class | Slow | Medium |
| Dev Integration | Excellent | Extensive | Limited |
| Design Quality | Best-in-class | Poor | Good |
| Non-Dev Teams | Limited | Good | Excellent |
| Free Tier | 250 issues | 10 users | 3 projects |
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Reviewed: April 2026. Scores and pricing are checked periodically — see our methodology. Pricing can change after publication, so always confirm current plans on Linear's site before buying.