Linear
Project management built for engineering velocity, not process bureaucracy.
Best use cases
• Issue tracking
• Sprint planning
• Roadmaps
• Bug tracking
• Engineering workflows
Pros
• Very fast
• Keyboard-driven
• Clean interface
• Great Git integration
• Modern UX
Cons
• Limited customization
• Best for pure engineering
• Expensive for large teams
• Less flexible than Jira
Pricing
freemium
Free for small teams + paid plans around $8/user/mo
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