Jira
Solo $9.70 · Team-5 $48.50/mo
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Issue tracking and agile boards for software teams, now with AI
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Linear
Ultra-fast, keyboard-first issue tracker that engineers actually enjoy
Free planEU hosting
What you'd pay
verified Oct 2026Solo
$10/mo
Team of 5
$50/mo
Per seat
PlanMonthlyAnnual, per monthUnitIncluded
FreeMonthly: $0Annual, per month: $0per user (unlimited members, 250 issues)
- · Core features
- · 2 teams
BasicMonthly: $12Annual, per month: $10per user
- · Unlimited issues
- · 5 teams
BusinessMonthly: $18Annual, per month: $16per user
- · Unlimited teams
- · Insights
- · Guest access
External ratings
verified Oct 2026Our scores
Value4/5
Ease of use5/5
Depth4/5
Support3/5
Automation 3/5Client work 1/5
What it is
Linear is the issue tracker product and engineering teams choose when Jira feels heavy. It is instant, keyboard-driven and opinionated about cycles and projects. The free plan allows unlimited members, and you choose US or EU hosting when you create the workspace.
Standout capability
Speed and opinionated cycles with best-in-class keyboard UX
Best for
StartupsProduct and engineering teamsTeams leaving Jira
- Cycles and projects
- Keyboard-first UI
- GitHub integration
- US or EU data hosting
Community sentiment
What people praise
Instant speed and a clean interface; teams keep tickets updated because it is painless.
What people complain about
Weak reporting and velocity analytics, the roadmap view is issue-centric, and cost can exceed Jira for some teams.
Geo & compliance
- Local-currency pricing
- No
- EU data hosting
- Yes
What we like
- Fast
- Beautiful
- Generous free plan
Worth knowing
- Thin reporting
- Developer-centric
Alternatives to consider
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