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Issue tracking built for modern teams

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Overview

Linear is a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker and project management tool built for high-velocity software teams. Known for sub-100ms performance and opinionated workflows, it is a popular modern alternative to Jira. A free plan covers small teams, with paid plans for larger ones.

Blazing fast

Sub-100ms keyboard-first UI.

Issue tracking

Cycles, triage and roadmaps.

GitHub sync

Tight engineering integration.

Quick Facts

Categoryproductivity
PricingFree for small teams (up to 250 issues); Basic $10/user/mo; Business $16/user/mo
Founded2019
HQSan Francisco, USA
Websitelinear.app

Pros

Extremely fast and responsive
Clean, opinionated workflows
Great GitHub integration
Free tier for small teams
Loved by engineering teams

Cons

Annual-only billing on paid plans
Less customizable than Jira
Free plan capped at 250 issues
Opinionated workflow may not fit all

Key features

Issue tracking
Cycles (sprints) and roadmaps
Triage and workflows
GitHub and GitLab integration
Keyboard-first design

Pricing

Free

$0

Up to 250 issues

Basic

$10/user/mo

Growing teams

Business

$16/user/mo

Larger teams

Best for

Issue tracking

Track bugs and tasks fast.

Sprint planning

Run cycles and roadmaps.

Engineering workflows

Manage product development.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Linear free?

Yes, Linear has a free plan for small teams (up to 250 issues), with Basic at $10/user/month and Business at $16/user/month.

What is Linear?

A fast, keyboard-first issue tracker and project management tool for software teams.

Is Linear a Jira alternative?

Yes, it is a popular modern alternative to Jira, focused on speed and simplicity.

Does Linear integrate with GitHub?

Yes, it has strong GitHub and GitLab integrations.

Who uses Linear?

High-velocity software and product teams, including companies like Vercel and Ramp.

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