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Linear

Freemium⚡ Productivity

Fast, keyboard-first issue tracker for software teams that passed $100M ARR in 2026 at a $2.5B tender-offer valuation. It saves time on everyday work — meetings, email and repetitive tasks. Free to start, with paid upgrades.

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What is Linear?

Fast, keyboard-first issue tracker for software teams that passed $100M ARR in 2026 at a $2.5B tender-offer valuation. Its Linear Agent (public beta, March 2026) drafts issues from conversations and routes work to coding agents, with MCP access on every plan. Free (2 teams, 250 issues), Basic $10/user/mo, Business $16/user/mo.

Key features

Smart summaries and organization
Saves hours every week
Simple setup, no learning curve
Automates repetitive tasks

Pricing

Linear is Freemium — you can start free and upgrade when you need more. The Basic plan is $10/user/mo. Pricing can change, so confirm on the official site before buying.

Pros & cons

✅ Free tier to try before paying
✅ Works with tools you already use
✅ Easy to set up
⚠️ Best features need a paid plan
⚠️ Free tier has usage limits
⚠️ Occasional slowdowns at peak times

Best Linear alternatives

Not sure Linear is right for you? Here are the closest alternatives in productivity:

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FAQs

Is Linear free?

Linear is freemium — you can start free and upgrade to a paid plan when you need more.

What is Linear used for?

Linear is used for productivity — fast, keyboard-first issue tracker for software teams that passed $100M ARR in 2026 at a $2.5B tender-offer valuation

What are the best alternatives to Linear?

Popular alternatives include Motion, Reclaim, Otter.ai. Compare them above to find your fit.