Linear — Fast, opinionated issue tracking and project management built for software teams.
Verdict at a glance
Overall rating: 4.5/5 ★★★★½
Standout: The fastest, most elegant issue tracker — beloved by engineering and product teams.
Watch out: Opinionated and dev-focused — less suited to non-technical or general business project management.
The issue tracker of choice for modern software teams who value speed, keyboard-first flow, and a clean, opinionated workflow.
Real-world ratings (third-party)
The rating above is DigiJaws’s own editorial verdict. Here’s how it scores on independent review platforms, pulled directly from each platform as of 2026-08-06:
| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.6/5 | 96 |
| Capterra | 4.3/5 | 4 |
Ratings and review counts change as new reviews come in — check the linked platform for the live number. We don’t (yet) run our own on-site review collection, so we cite third-party aggregators for independent signal.
Overview
Linear is a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker and project tool built for software engineering and product teams. It covers issues, cycles (sprints), roadmaps, projects, and triage, with tight GitHub/GitLab integration and a famously snappy UX.
It is opinionated by design — your process should fit Linear’s clean model. That makes it superb for dev teams but less suited to non-technical or general business project management.
Watch it in action
Linear’s own introduction to Linear Agent, its AI teammate for planning and shipping software work directly inside Linear.
“Introducing Linear Agent” — official video.
Key features
- Issue tracking
- Cycles / sprints
- Roadmaps & projects
- Keyboard-first UX
- GitHub/GitLab integration
- Triage
- Automations
Pricing (as of 2026-09-10)
Model: per-seat subscription · Free tier: yes (unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues) · Entry paid: Basic $10/user/mo (annual)
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2 teams, 250 active issues |
| Basic | $10/user/mo | Unlimited issues, more teams |
| Business | $16/user/mo | Advanced features, integrations |
| Enterprise | custom | SSO, security, scale |
⚠️ Paid tiers are billed annually; monthly billing costs more. Verify on linear.app.
Ratings breakdown
- Ease Of Use: 4.6/5
- Features: 4.4/5
- Value: 4.4/5
- Support: 4.1/5
Pros
- Blazing fast & elegant UX
- Keyboard-first
- Great for engineering workflows
- Clean roadmaps & cycles
- Strong GitHub integration
Cons
- Opinionated (your process must fit Linear’s)
- Dev-focused (not general PM)
- Fewer views than ClickUp/Asana
- Smaller ecosystem
Who it’s for
- Software engineering & product teams
- Startups
Who it’s not for
- Non-technical/general business teams (use Asana/Monday)
- Those needing many view types
Best use cases
- Software issue tracking
- Sprint planning
- Product roadmaps
- Bug triage
Integrations
GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma, Sentry, API.
Alternatives
Jira, Asana, ClickUp.
Recent changes
Expanded AI features and added product initiatives/roadmaps.
Frequently asked questions
Does Linear have a free plan?
Yes — the Free plan supports unlimited members with 2 teams and 250 active issues; the entry paid plan is Basic at $10/user/mo (annual), which removes the issue cap and adds more teams.
Why is Linear rated lower on Capterra than G2?
Linear has a much smaller review base on Capterra (single digits) than on G2 (96+), since it’s adopted primarily by engineering teams who tend to review on G2 rather than Capterra — treat the G2 number as the more statistically meaningful signal.
Is Linear better than Jira?
Linear is faster, more opinionated, and far more pleasant to use day-to-day for software teams that don’t need Jira’s deep configurability; Jira remains the choice for large enterprises needing extensive workflow customization and governance — see our ClickUp review for another general project-management alternative.
What is Linear’s rating on G2 and Capterra?
As of 2026-08-06, Linear holds 4.6/5 on G2 (96 reviews) and 4.3/5 on Capterra (4 reviews). See the ratings table above for links to the live pages.
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Sources
- https://www.vendr.com/marketplace/linear
- https://costbench.com/software/developer-tools/linear/
- https://quackback.io/blog/linear-pricing
Compiled from public sources; last verified 2026-06-15. Pricing is subject to change — verify with the vendor. Ratings reflect editorial opinion.
Linear Review (4.5/5): Features, Pricing & Verdict (2026). DigiJaws, 2026. https://digijaws.com/reviews/linear/