Linear
Issue tracking and project management, beautifully fast
- No reviews yetCategory: Dev ToolsUpdated May 2026
Linear is an issue tracker and project-management tool for software teams, known for its speed, keyboard-driven UX, and exceptional design craft. It covers issues, sprints (cycles), projects, roadmaps, and triage, with tight GitHub/GitLab integrations and an opinionated, low-friction workflow.
Highlights
- Extremely fast and keyboard-driven
- Best-in-class design and ergonomics
- Opinionated workflow keeps teams focused
- Strong GitHub/GitLab integrations
Good for
Linear is the project tracker product teams reach for when speed and craft matter — it makes Jira feel heavy. It is opinionated, so teams that need deeply custom workflows may chafe, and per-seat pricing adds up at scale. For fast-moving software teams that value focus over endless configuration, it is the standout.
When to use it
- software_teams
- startups
- product_and_engineering
Avoid if
- need_a_highly_customisable_tracker
- want_a_free_unlimited_plan_for_a_large_team
From USD 0
Free plan for small teams with limits; paid plans per user add unlimited issues, advanced cycles, and admin controls.
- IntegrationsNative
- API accessNative
- Keyboard shortcutsNative
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