A detailed comparison of Linear and Jira to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Fast, keyboard-driven issue tracker loved by software engineering teams.
| Plan | Linear | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Up to 250 issues | ✓ Up to 10 users |
| Lowest Paid | $8/user/mo | $8.15/user/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Linear | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard-first design | ✓ | — |
| Cycles (sprints) | ✓ | — |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Git integration | ✓ | — |
| Customer feedback | ✓ | — |
| Linear AI | ✓ | — |
| Scrum boards | — | ✓ |
| Kanban boards | — | ✓ |
| Sprint planning | — | ✓ |
| Backlog management | — | ✓ |
| Advanced reporting | — | ✓ |
| Custom workflows | — | ✓ |
| Automation | — | ✓ |
| JQL queries | — | ✓ |
| Marketplace apps | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.8 | ⭐ 4 |
Choose Linear if: You need software engineering teams wanting a fast, beautiful issue tracker that respects developer productivity. Linear excels with its fastest issue tracker and beautiful design.
Choose Jira if: You need large software development teams. Jira stands out with its industry standard and powerful for dev teams.
Best free option: Both Linear and Jira offer free tiers. Linear offers "Up to 250 issues" while Jira offers "Up to 10 users".
It depends on your needs. Linear is better for software engineering teams wanting a fast, beautiful issue tracker that respects developer productivity, while Jira is better for large software development teams. Both are excellent tools rated 4.8 and 4 respectively.
Linear starts at $8/user/mo while Jira starts at $8.15/user/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Jira's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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