Linear

Free for small teams, $8/user/mo Standard

About Linear

Linear is a fast, opinionated project management tool designed for software development teams. It offers a clean UI, keyboard-first navigation, and powerful automation. A fraction of Jira's complexity with the features that actually matter for shipping software.

Highlights

• ✓ Blazing fast UI — no loading spinners
• ✓ Keyboard-first design for power users
• ✓ Built-in cycles, roadmaps, and triage
• ✓ GitHub and GitLab integrations

Limitations

• ✗ Less customizable than Jira for complex workflows
• ✗ No self-hosted option
• ✗ Opinionated — not flexible for non-dev teams

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