Linear
FreeThe issue tracker built for high-performance software teams. Blazing fast keyboard-first interface, Git integration, and project roadmaps. The tool engineering teams actually enjoy using.
How to install Linear as a PWA
Frequently asked questions about Linear
Is Linear really faster than Jira?
Yes — Linear is built on optimistic UI, local-first state management (via their own Linear Sync Engine), and keyboard-first interaction. Every action feels instant because the client commits locally then syncs in the background. Jira's web UI by comparison waits on server roundtrips for most state changes. The speed difference is the single most-cited reason engineering teams migrate from Jira to Linear.
Is Linear free?
Linear has a free tier with up to 250 issues and unlimited members — enough for small projects and personal use. Standard ($8/user/month) removes the issue cap and adds Cycles, Projects, integrations. Plus ($14/user/month) adds Insights and triage views. Enterprise pricing is custom. There is no open-source version; Linear is closed-source SaaS by design.
How does Linear compare to Jira?
Linear is faster, more opinionated, keyboard-first, with cleaner UX and Cycles as a first-class agile primitive. Jira is more flexible, with deeper workflow customization, more integrations, and a 20-year enterprise track record. For engineering-led startups under 500 people, Linear typically wins. For enterprises with complex audit, compliance, and workflow needs, Jira's depth still wins. Linear's Enterprise tier is closing this gap.
Can I use Linear offline?
Partially — Linear's local-first sync engine means the client maintains a full local cache of your data in IndexedDB, so previously-loaded views render offline and you can create issues that queue for sync. Real-time collaboration (mentions, comments, assignment by others) requires network. The mobile app has more polished offline support than the PWA. Long offline sessions work better than competitors thanks to the sync engine architecture.
Who uses Linear in production?
Linear is used by Vercel, Ramp, Cash App / Block, Cursor, Loom (pre-Atlassian acquisition), and most YC-backed startups founded after 2021. The Linear sales motion is product-led — engineers adopt it bottom-up and procurement follows. Enterprise customers (Plus and Enterprise tiers) include some publicly traded technology companies but Linear is most dominant in the 10-500 person engineering-led startup segment.
Where Linear is heading (12-24 months)
- →Linear is moving into the broader product-management space (Projects + Initiatives) — competing more with Productboard and less with Jira.
- →AI features (Linear Asks, AI triage, AI summarization) are shipping incrementally in 2026.
- →Enterprise depth (SSO, audit logs, advanced permissions) is the main growth frontier vs Jira.
- →Public API and webhooks are improving, opening Linear as a workflow primitive for AI agent integrations.
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