Linear
Fast, opinionated issue tracking for modern software teams
project managementFree planSetup: simple
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Overview
Linear is a project management tool built exclusively for software development teams — issue tracking, sprint planning, roadmaps, and Git integration. Its defining characteristic is speed: the interface is instant, keyboard shortcuts are everywhere, and the app never feels slow. Linear has become the default choice for product and engineering teams at venture-backed startups. Agencies building software products use it for internal development workflow. The free plan covers unlimited members with 250 issues.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Fastest PM interface available — everything is instant
- ✓Excellent keyboard shortcuts make power users extremely efficient
- ✓GitHub, GitLab, and Figma integration out of the box
- ✓Clean cycle (sprint) planning with automated issue state updates
- ✓Free plan covers unlimited users — rare
Watch out for
- ✕Built only for software teams — not useful for non-dev project management
- ✕Free plan caps at 250 issues
- ✕No Gantt chart or resource planning for non-engineering work
Best for
- Software development teams and dev agencies wanting a Jira replacement that doesn't feel slow
- Product teams managing sprints, backlogs, and roadmaps
Not ideal for
- Non-engineering project management (ClickUp or Asana are more appropriate)
- Client-service agencies managing creative projects (Teamwork or ClickUp fit better)
Alternatives
AppAdvize Scores
Ease of Use8.5/10
Value for Money9/10
Support Quality8/10
Integrations8.5/10
Scalability9/10
Overall9/10
Pricing
✓Free plan available
Free — Free — unlimited members, 250 issues
Enterprise plans available
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Users
- 30,000+ teams
- Setup time
- ~20 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- growing
Last verified: 2026-03-01