Alternatives to Linear

3 tools that cover the same need, each with the one difference that matters most.

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Jira
Issue tracker and planning tool, free for ten users and US$7.91 per user a month above that.
Why it’s an alternative: More configurable and free for ten users, at the cost of Linear's speed and simplicity.
Differs on: Free plan, paid from $7.91/mo, while Linear is free plan, paid from $10/mo.
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Notion
Documents and databases in one workspace, free for individuals and US$10 per seat a month above that.
Why it’s an alternative: Databases with dependencies for teams that keep specs and tasks together.
Differs on: aimed at Solo, Small teams (2–50), Mid-size (51–500), Enterprise (500+).
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ClickUp
Broad work platform with a free forever plan and paid tiers at US$7 and US$12 per user a month.
Why it’s an alternative: Broader platform if non-engineering teams need the same workspace.
Differs on: Free plan, paid from $7/mo, while Linear is free plan, paid from $10/mo.
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