Quick Verdict
Choose Jira if:
You need software teams or agile teams
Choose Linear if:
You need engineering teams or startups
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $8/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Jira
Pros
- Industry standard
- Powerful for dev teams
- Extensive integrations
- Customizable workflows
Cons
- Complex UI
- Can be slow
- Expensive at scale
- Overkill for simple projects
Linear
Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
- Great keyboard shortcuts
- Real-time sync
Cons
- Limited customization
- No time tracking
- Smaller ecosystem