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Compare Jira and Linear 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
Jira
Star Rating
(6,437)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansLinear
Star Rating
(42)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Jira's "Kanban Board" feature is robust and highly customizable, allowing teams to visualize their workflow effectively, while Linear's Kanban capabilities are simpler and more streamlined, which some users appreciate for its ease of use.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's "Bug Monitoring" analytics provide detailed insights into bug history and data retention, making it easier for teams to track issues over time, whereas Linear's analytics are perceived as less comprehensive, with users noting a need for more in-depth reporting features.
- G2 users highlight that Jira's "Custom Workflows" allow for extensive tailoring to fit complex project needs, but some find the setup process cumbersome. In contrast, Linear's workflows are praised for their simplicity and speed of setup, appealing to smaller teams looking for quick deployment.
- Users on G2 say that Jira's "Quality of Support" is solid, with a wealth of documentation and community forums, but some reviewers express frustration with response times. Linear, however, has received positive feedback for its responsive support team, with users noting that they feel more supported in their inquiries.
- Reviewers mention that Jira's "Task Ranking" feature is powerful for prioritizing tasks, but it can be overwhelming for new users. Linear's approach to task management is seen as more intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started without extensive training.
- Users report that Jira's "Release Forecasting" is beneficial for planning future sprints, but some find it complex to navigate. Linear's forecasting tools are appreciated for their straightforwardness, allowing teams to quickly assess timelines without getting bogged down in details.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Jira
Free
Free
10 Users Per Month
Free forever for 10 users
- Unlimited goals, projects, tasks, and forms
- Backlog, list, board, timeline, calendar, and summary views
- Reports and dashboards
Linear
Free
Free
1 Per Seat Per Month
- Unlimited members
- 2 teams
- 250 issues (+unlimited archived)
Free Trial
Jira
Free Trial is available
Linear
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
5,341
9.1
30
Ease of Use
8.0
5,377
8.9
31
Ease of Setup
7.7
1,639
9.0
18
Ease of Admin
7.5
1,339
8.2
10
Quality of Support
8.3
4,084
8.3
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
1,204
8.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
5,171
9.2
28
Features by Category
Tasks
9.0
199
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
8.8
199
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
8.5
191
Not enough data
8.1
189
Not enough data
8.4
195
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
Projects
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.6
187
Not enough data
8.0
176
Not enough data
8.3
183
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
7.8
131
Not enough data
9.1
140
Not enough data
8.2
177
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
7.9
138
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.3
178
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
8.3
180
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.2
170
Not enough data
8.3
178
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
125
Not enough data
7.2
127
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.8
1518
8.3
21
8.7
1478
7.7
22
8.8
1552
8.9
24
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1466
7.3
22
8.9
1562
8.1
25
8.8
1454
7.4
22
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
6.6
15
Not enough data
7.0
14
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
2336
Not enough data
8.2
2201
Not enough data
8.1
2114
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
2799
Not enough data
8.7
2875
Not enough data
8.8
2613
Not enough data
8.6
2718
Not enough data
8.3
2338
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.6
2666
Not enough data
8.8
2917
Not enough data
7.8
1947
Not enough data
8.4
2179
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Jira and Linear are categorized as Product Management, Bug Tracking, and Project Management
Unique Categories
Jira has no unique categories
Linear is categorized as Work Management and Task Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Jira
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.7%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Internet
4.5%
Financial Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
39.6%
Computer Software
48.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Real Estate
4.9%
Human Resources
4.9%
Education Management
4.9%
Other
26.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Jira
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
We use JIRA extensively for issue management and tracking. Each team has a project and it is a great way to work amongst teams and collaborate. The tool is very versatile and great to have project leaders, watchers, stakeholders, etc. They also have...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Market Research
Oh, there are many: - Disruptive forced changes to the software - Jira is complex software and you have to first set it up, which takes a lot of time, and then learn the setup and the software itself, which also takes time. That alone would be fine IF Jira...
Linear
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Super easy to use, intuitive UX. The design is very clean. And it's fast
Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
We use JIRA extensively for issue management and tracking. Each team has a project and it is a great way to work amongst teams and collaborate. The tool is very versatile and great to have project leaders, watchers, stakeholders, etc. They also have...
Daniel C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Super easy to use, intuitive UX. The design is very clean. And it's fast
Verified User in Market Research
Oh, there are many: - Disruptive forced changes to the software - Jira is complex software and you have to first set it up, which takes a lot of time, and then learn the setup and the software itself, which also takes time. That alone would be fine IF Jira...
Discussions
Is Jira a good tool?
12 comments
MP
Yes, It's very useful, Just start on it and give some time on that.Read more
What are the features of JIRA?
11 comments
CS
Allows you to setup your project as your team/company flows thru the agile process. You can see what is next in the sprint, where others are, enter your...Read more
How is Jira transforming project management practices in agile software development teams?
6 comments
VC
teams plan sprints, manage backlogsRead more
Linear has no discussions with answers
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