Linear
Fast, opinionated issue tracking for modern software teams
AppAdvize Score
out of 10 · How we scoreShort answer
Linear scores 9/10 in our review and is best for software development teams and dev agencies wanting a jira replacement that doesn't feel slow and product teams managing sprints, backlogs, and roadmaps. The standout: Fastest PM interface available — everything is instant. Watch out: Built only for software teams — not useful for non-dev project management. There's a free plan to start with.
Reviewed by the AppAdvize editorial team · last verified March 2026
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.
Pricing
Free — Free — unlimited members, 250 issues
Enterprise plans available on request
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
See all Linear alternatives, compared →Linear FAQ
Is Linear worth it?
Linear scores 9/10 in our review and is a strong fit for software development teams and dev agencies wanting a jira replacement that doesn't feel slow. Standout: Fastest PM interface available — everything is instant. Main trade-off: Built only for software teams — not useful for non-dev project management.
Is Linear free?
Linear is free to use — Free — unlimited members, 250 issues.
What are the best Linear alternatives?
Top Linear alternatives are ClickUp, Asana, Notion. See our full comparison at /tools/linear/alternatives.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Users
- 30,000+ teams
- Setup time
- ~20 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- growing
Last verified: 2026-03-01