Linear

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Linear (San Francisco-based company)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Indexes

To-Do/Task Management

Overview

Linear is a project management tool for software teams, focused on tracking issues, managing projects, sprints, and roadmaps. It streamlines workflows for product planning and building, with features for task assignment, progress tracking, and team collaboration. Designed for modern development teams, it emphasizes a minimalistic interface, customizable workflows, and performance for high-impact companies.¹²⁵

Key Features

Issue Tracking - Create and organize tasks, bugs, or feature requests into projects.
Customizable Workflows - Define states like Todo, In Progress, and Done to track progress.
Team Collaboration - Assign tasks, add comments, and align teams in real-time.
Insights and Analytics - Analyze issue data with charts for cycle times, velocity, and trends (Business/Enterprise plans).
Keyboard Shortcuts - Enable fast navigation and automation for efficient workflows.
Integrations - Connect with tools like GitHub, Slack, and Figma for seamless data flow.
Roadmaps and Projects - Plan and visualize product roadmaps and project timelines.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic issue tracking, projects, and limited team features.
Standard	$9/user/month	Advanced workflows, custom views, and more integrations.
Plus	$15/user/month	Automation, insights, and priority support.
Enterprise	Custom	Advanced analytics, SSO, and dedicated support.

Platforms & Requirements

Linear runs primarily as a web app with native iOS and Android apps for mobile access. No desktop native apps mentioned; web version accessible via browsers on any OS. Minimum requirements are standard modern browsers or mobile OS versions; no notable limitations specified per platform.

Integrations & Ecosystem

GitHub
Slack
Figma
Attio
Make.com
API access
Import/export issues

Alternatives

App	Difference
Jira	More customizable but complex; Linear is faster and simpler for software teams.
Asana	General-purpose task management; Linear focuses on issue tracking for developers.
Trello	Kanban boards only; Linear offers advanced workflows and analytics.
Monday.com	Broad work OS; Linear is specialized for product and dev teams.

Reputation

Linear is praised for its clean interface, speed, and developer-friendly design, popular among software teams at high-impact companies.¹² Users highlight real-time collaboration and integrations as strengths.²⁴ Some note advanced features like full Insights are paywalled to higher plans.⁸

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