Linear vs. Jira
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Product |  Most compared Linear |  Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products. | Move fast, stay aligned, and build better - together |
| Description | Linear is a high-performance issue tracking and project management platform designed for software teams that prioritizes speed, keyboard-first workflows, and clean design. | Jira by Atlassian is the leading issue and project tracking platform for software development teams. It supports Scrum and Kanban agile methodologies, sprint planning, bug tracking, and cross-project dependency manageme… |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Pricing | $10-16 / user / month Free: Core issue tracking, unlimited members Basic: $10/user/month - Unlimited issues, cycles, roadmaps Business: $16/user/month - Private … | $0-15 / user / month Free: $0 - Up to 10 users, unlimited projects, 2GB storage Standard: $7.91/user/month - Advanced permissions, 250GB storage, business hours… |
| Deal | 6 months free Active deal | No active deal |
| Founded | 2019 | 2002 |
| Headcount | 51-200 employees | 10,001+ employees |
| HQ | San Francisco, California | Sydney, Australia |
| Featured clients | Vercel, Ramp, Cash App | Spotify, Square, Airbnb |
Where these sit in Project Management
- Linear$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. Jira states a range rather than a single yearly figure, so it is not marked here.
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