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Linear
The issue tracking tool built for modern software teams
Fast, keyboard-first issue tracker + project management. Built for engineering teams. Used by Vercel, Ramp, Supabase, Cash App. Known for exceptional UX, speed, and opinionated workflow. GraphQL API + SDK.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0. Unlimited members. 250 issues. Unlimited file uploads. 2 teams. Slack/GitHub integration. |
| Basic | $8/mo | $8/user/mo annual ($10/mo monthly). Unlimited issues, 5 teams, admin roles, API access. |
| Business | $14/mo | $14/user/mo annual. Unlimited teams, Linear Insights, private teams, SSO (SAML, OIDC). |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom. SAML, SCIM, audit logs, advanced security, HIPAA-eligible, dedicated CSM. |
Limits
| Tier | Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | api access | GraphQL API on all paid tiers (Basic+). Free tier has read-only via SDK. | API |
| — | cycles | Cycles = Linear-specific sprints (weekly or bi-weekly automatic cadence) | Cycles |
| — | insights | Linear Insights — built-in analytics on issue velocity (Business+) | Insights |
| — | keyboard first | Every action has a shortcut — "cmd+k" for command palette | Keyboard |
| — | notable users | Vercel, Ramp, Supabase, Cash App, Attio, Retool, Loom, Replit | Users |
| — | projects | Projects with milestones + documents + updates | Projects |
| — | roadmaps f | Roadmaps — visual project timelines with dependencies | Roadmaps |
| — | speed reputation | Known for sub-100ms interactions — local-first sync via optimistic updates | Speed |
| — | triage | Triage inbox for incoming issues needing assignment | Triage |
| — | vs jira | Linear = speed + UX + opinionated; Jira = powerful + configurable + enterprise | vs Jira |
| — | vs notion | Linear = issue-tracker-first; Notion = general-purpose wiki + DBs | vs Notion |
Features
- Asks — Slack → Linear issue from messages.
- Cycles — Auto-recurring sprints.
- Desktop App — Native macOS, Windows, Linux.
- Documents — Markdown-style shared docs.
- GitHub Sync — Auto-link PRs/commits to issues.
- GraphQL API — Full-featured public API.
- Initiatives — Multi-project strategic groupings.
- iOS + Android Apps — Native mobile clients.
- Issues — Fast CRUD + keyboard shortcuts.
- Labels + Custom Views — Filter + save views.
- Linear Insights — Built-in analytics.
- Parent + Subissues — Hierarchical task breakdown.
- Projects — Milestones + docs + updates.
- Roadmaps — Timeline view with dependencies.
- Triage — Inbox for unassigned issues.
- TypeScript SDK — @linear/sdk generated from GraphQL.
Developer interfaces
| Slug | Name | Kind | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| dashboard | Linear Desktop App | other | — |
| graphql | Linear GraphQL API | graphql | v1 |
| mcp | Linear MCP | mcp | — |
| sdk-ts | @linear/sdk | sdk | 30.x |
| webhooks | Linear Webhooks | other | — |
| oauth | OAuth 2.0 | other | — |
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