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Linear vs Shortcut

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LinearProject Management
Shortcut logo
ShortcutProject Management
Linear logo
Linear
Project Management

Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products.

Shortcut logo
Shortcut
Project Management

Project management for software teams that want to focus on what matters.

Overview
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
What it isLinear is a high-performance issue tracking and project management platform designed for software teams that prioritizes speed, keyboard-first workflows, and clean design.Shortcut is a lightweight, fast project management platform for software development teams that balances simplicity with structure for planning, building, and launching products.
Pricing
Published priceFree: Core issue tracking, unlimited members Basic: $10/user/month - Unlimited issues, cycles, roadmaps Business: $16/user/month - Private teams, Triage Intelligence, Linear Agent…Free: Core features for small teams Team: $10/user/month - Full feature access Business: $16/user/month - Advanced features and support Enterprise: Custom pricing - SSO, advanced…
Pricing modelTiered plansPer seat
Free optionsFree planFree plan · Free trial
Deal on Cubbie6 months free Live nowNone right now
Company
Founded20192014
Team size51-200 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CaliforniaNew York, New York
Featured clientsVercel, Ramp, Cash AppLaunchDarkly, FullStory, Dataiku

Where these sit in Project Management

  • Linear$120
  • Shortcut$120
  • Project Management median$192

Per seat, per year, across 29 products publishing a price. Half of Project Management sits between $84 and $480, and 26% of its plans are priced on request.

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