Key Features
- Keyboard-first design
- Real-time sync
- Cycle-based planning
- GitHub/GitLab integration
Pricing
Linear offers a free plan for small teams, with paid plans starting at $8/user/month for additional features like unlimited teams and priority support.
Why Product Teams Choose Linear
Linear was built by former engineers at large tech companies who were frustrated with Jira's complexity and Asana's lack of developer-focused features. Every interaction is keyboard-accessible, and the UI renders in under 100ms — a deliberate engineering choice that makes issue tracking feel as responsive as a code editor. The cycle-based planning system replaces traditional sprints with flexible work periods that adapt to your team's actual velocity rather than arbitrary deadlines.
Linear integrates directly with GitHub, GitLab, and Figma, automatically linking issues to pull requests and design files. Over 10,000 product teams use Linear, including engineers at Vercel, Scale AI, and Render. The free tier supports unlimited team members with core features, making it accessible for indie developers and early-stage startups.