Linear
Streamlined, high-velocity issue tracking for product teams.
What is Linear?
Linear is a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker built for modern software teams that prize speed and focus. It's opinionated and streamlined — cycles, a clean backlog, and a famously snappy interface replace Jira's heavy configuration. Product and engineering teams choose Linear when they want just enough process with zero friction and a delightful day-to-day experience.
Best known for: A fast, minimal issue tracker devs love
Key features
- Blazing-fast, keyboard-driven interface
- Cycles (sprints) and streamlined backlog
- Projects and roadmaps for planning
- Automated issue triage and workflows
- Native GitHub, GitLab, and Slack integrations
- Git branch and PR linking
Who Linear is best for
- Fast-moving product and engineering teams
- Startups that want speed and opinionated defaults
- Teams that value keyboard-driven, minimal UX
Ideal team: Product and software teams of 3–300 who prioritize velocity, clean UX, and tight issue-to-release cycles.
Linear pricing
Free
$0
- Unlimited members
- 250 issues
- Slack & GitHub sync
Basic
$8/per user / mo
- Unlimited issues
- Admin roles
- Up to 3 teams
Business
$14/per user / mo
- Unlimited teams
- Linear Insights
- Private teams & SAML
Costs to watch before you commit
- The Free plan caps active issues — active teams outgrow it quickly.
- Insights, SAML, and unlimited teams require the Business tier.
- Priced per active member; deactivate seats promptly to control cost.
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