Linear is an issue tracker and project planner built for software teams: log bugs and features, plan work in cycles and see what's shipping. It's for founders building a product with a developer or two. The free plan is for unlimited members, with 2 teams, 250 issues, cycles, projects, an API and the Linear Agent. Basic is $10 per user a month billed yearly.
What it can do for you
Capture every bug and idea in one place, group them into projects and weekly cycles, and keep everyone on the same page about what's next. The Linear Agent can help triage and write up issues.
What people like
Reviewers praise its speed and simplicity: it's fast, and its opinionated workflow keeps small product teams focused. Unlimited members on the free plan is generous.
The honest downsides
- 250 issues is the real limit. Independent explainers say completed and cancelled issues don't count, but an active product backlog fills up fast.
- Built for engineers. Reviews note its vocabulary and workflow are engineering-first; marketing or ops teams may find it awkward.
- Two teams on free. Fine for a small product team, tight if you want separate spaces for several areas.
Skip it if
- your team is mostly non-technical
- you need to track client projects, content or sales work
Alternatives
There's nothing we list that's better for small software teams. For non-engineering work:
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