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Streamlined issue tracking and project management for software teams

Project Managementper-seatFrom $0/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

Linear's per-seat pricing ($10 Essentials, $30 Pro, custom Enterprise monthly) creates aggressive tier differentiation targeting engineering teams evaluating Jira alternative. The $10 Essentials tier undercuts Jira Standard ($7.91) by minimal margin but positions itself as lightweight alternative, while Pro tier ($30) bundle includes advanced automation, custom workflows, and integrations—features Jira requires Enterprise pricing.

Linear's investor backing (Sequoia) and founder credibility (pjrvs, Uber/Linear team) created rapid adoption among Y Combinator and Silicon Valley startups, establishing strong product-market fit in 'engineering-native' segment. This positioning avoids direct price competition with Jira on per-seat cost, instead competing on engineering workflow efficiency (native GitHub integration, keyboard-driven UX).

Linear's $30 Pro tier creates 3x pricing jump from Essentials but bundles features that Jira requires $14.54 Premium + add-ons, creating net pricing advantage for engineering teams at scale. A 20-person engineering team at Linear Pro ($600/month) compares favorably to Jira Premium ($290/month) when accounting for Jira's additional automation costs.

Strengths

  • Pro tier ($30/month per seat) includes advanced automation, custom workflows, and GitHub integrations—features Jira gates behind higher tiers or add-ons.
  • Engineering-native UX (keyboard shortcuts, GitHub-first workflow) reduces onboarding time relative to Jira's configuration complexity.
  • Essentials tier ($10/month) creates affordable entry point for small teams, with clear upgrade path to Pro tier for scale.

Considerations

  • Pro tier ($30/month) pricing is 1.9x higher than Jira Premium ($14.54), creating budget friction for large engineering teams.
  • Niche positioning (engineering teams, GitHub-native) limits appeal to non-engineering use cases (legal, HR, compliance) Jira serves.
  • High brand cachet among startups may not translate to enterprise adoption where Jira ecosystem dominance is stronger.
Ideal For

Growth-stage and mid-market engineering teams (10–100 developers) using GitHub who want lightweight issue tracking without Jira's operational overhead.

Pricing Takeaway

Linear's $10 Essentials and $30 Pro tiers position engineering-native alternative to Jira, bundling GitHub integration and advanced automation.

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Pricing Plans (4)

Free

$0/mo
  • ✓Unlimited members
  • ✓2 teams
  • ✓250 issues
  • ✓Slack and GitHub
  • ✓AI agents
Start with Free

Basic

$10/mo
  • ✓All Free features +
  • ✓5 teams
  • ✓Unlimited issues
  • ✓Unlimited file uploads
  • ✓Admin roles
Start with Basic

Business

Popular
$16/mo
  • ✓All Basic features +
  • ✓Unlimited teams
  • ✓Private teams and guests
  • ✓Triage Intelligence
  • ✓Linear Insights
  • ✓Linear Asks
  • ✓Issue SLAs
  • ✓Zendesk and Intercom integrations
Start with Business

Enterprise

Custom
  • ✓All Business features +
  • ✓Sub-initiatives
  • ✓Advanced Linear Asks
  • ✓Dashboards
  • ✓SAML and SCIM
  • ✓Advanced security
  • ✓Migration and onboarding support
Start with Enterprise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Linear cost per person?
Linear's pricing is flat per member at $8/person/month (billed monthly) or $96/person/year. There is no free plan for team collaboration, but small teams can use the free tier indefinitely for personal use. For a 10-person engineering team, Linear costs $80/month or $960/year.
Is Linear free for individuals or small teams?
Linear's free tier is truly unlimited for individual use — unlimited issues, projects, and views. Once you add a second team member, you must pay. Linear's founding philosophy is that collaboration software should not be free (unlike GitHub free tier) — you pay per seat from the start. This is a trade-off for a best-in-class dev experience.
How does Linear pricing compare to Jira?
Linear costs $8/person/month flat; Jira Standard costs $8.15/person/month but offers a free tier for up to 10 users. Jira's free tier is where Jira wins — teams under 10 don't pay anything. Linear has no free option, but the simplicity advantage can offset the cost for teams that would otherwise struggle with Jira's complexity.
Does Linear offer volume discounts for large teams?
No — Linear maintains flat per-person pricing at $8/month regardless of team size. A 100-person engineering organization pays $800/month, the same unit rate as a 10-person team. This simplicity (predictable per-seat cost) is a feature of Linear's pricing model, but teams at scale sometimes negotiate custom rates with Linear's sales team.
Can I save money on Linear with annual billing?
Minimal savings — Linear's annual billing ($96/person/year) saves only about 0.4% compared to monthly ($8/month = $96/year). There is no discount for annual commitment. The per-person cost is the same either way; annual billing is purely for convenience and upfront budget commitment.
What is included in Linear that justifies the cost?
Linear includes unlimited issues, projects, cycles, milestones, integrations, and API access at $8/person/month. There are no per-issue, per-project, or per-API-call charges. The cost covers the best issue tracking and planning experience available for engineering teams — many teams find the user experience worth the cost compared to free Jira.

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