What is Linear?
Issue tracking built for modern product teams Linear delivers a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker with cycles, roadmaps, and Git integrations tuned for high-velocity engineering.
Our verdict
Linear feels purpose-built for software teams who found Jira too heavy and Trello too light.
Full review
Linear delivers a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker with cycles, roadmaps, and Git integrations tuned for high-velocity engineering.
Who it's for
Best for
- Software teams
- product managers
At a glance
| Pricing | Free+Paid |
|---|---|
| Starting price | From $8/user/mo |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Platforms | Web app, macOS |
| API | No |
| Company | Linear |
| Apps Insight Score | 43/100 |
Why this app scored 43/100
Editorial Review 23/30
- Product quality 10/10 10/10
- Ease of use 3/5 3/5
- Feature depth 5/5 5/5
- Innovation 5/5 5/5
- Value for money Not yet reviewed 0/3
- Recommendation confidence Not yet reviewed 0/2
Trust & Verification 16/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge verified 15/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Missing 0/2
- Terms of service published Missing 0/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Missing 0/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 3/20
- Detailed description 17 words 0/3
- Screenshots 0 screenshots 0/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 2 items 0/2
- Feature list 0 items 0/2
- Pricing published Starting price listed 2/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 1 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 1/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 60 days ago 1/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
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How Linear compares
| Feature | Linear | monday.com |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | From $8/user/mo | From $12/seat/mo |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app, macOS | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Best for | Software teams, product managers | Cross-functional teams, agencies |
Pricing
Free planPaid from $8/user/mo
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Blazing fast UI
- Great Git and Slack integrations
- Clear cycles and roadmaps
Cons
- Less suited for non-software workflows
- Limited customization vs Jira
- Smaller plugin ecosystem
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Frequently asked questions
What is Linear?
Linear delivers a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker with cycles, roadmaps, and Git integrations tuned for high-velocity engineering.
Who is Linear best for?
Software teams, product managers