Linear is an issue tracker and project-management tool for software teams, known for its speed, keyboard-driven UX, and exceptional design craft. It covers issues, sprints (cycles), projects, roadmaps, and triage, with tight GitHub/GitLab integrations and an opinionated, low-friction workflow.

Highlights

Extremely fast and keyboard-driven
Best-in-class design and ergonomics
Opinionated workflow keeps teams focused
Strong GitHub/GitLab integrations

Watch-outs

Opinionated model resists heavy customisation
Per-user pricing adds up for big orgs
Closed source

Good for

Plan and track work

Linear is the project tracker product teams reach for when speed and craft matter — it makes Jira feel heavy. It is opinionated, so teams that need deeply custom workflows may chafe, and per-seat pricing adds up at scale. For fast-moving software teams that value focus over endless configuration, it is the standout.

When to use it

software_teams
startups
product_and_engineering

Avoid if

need_a_highly_customisable_tracker
want_a_free_unlimited_plan_for_a_large_team

From USD 0

Free tierAPI

Free plan for small teams with limits; paid plans per user add unlimited issues, advanced cycles, and admin controls.

Integrations
Native
API access
Native
Keyboard shortcuts
Native
AI assistance
Integration

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