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Linear

★★★★★4.81.4k reviewsFree tier; paid from $8/user/mo

An issue-tracking and project tool built specifically for software teams, prized for its speed and keyboard-first UX.

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Summary

Linear is noticeably faster and more opinionated than Jira, which engineering teams increasingly prefer — the tradeoff is it's far less configurable for non-engineering workflows.

Strengths

Ease of Use
88
Value
82
Features
76
Support
74

Pricing

Starter
Free
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
Free tier; paid from $8/user/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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