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Linear vs Upwave

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LinearProject Management
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UpwaveProject Management
Starts at $6/user/moPublished price
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Linear
Project Management

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

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Upwave
Project Management

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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.Visual task and project management tool with color-coded boards, health indicators, and reporting for team alignment.
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…Starts at $6/user/mo
Pricing modelTiered plansPer seat
Free optionsFree planFree trial
Deal on Cubbie6 months free Live nowNone right now
Company
Founded20192017
Team size51-200 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CaliforniaBergen, Norway
Featured clientsVercel, Ramp, Cash AppNot available

Where these sit in Project Management

  • Linear$120
  • Upwave$72
  • 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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