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Compare Jira and Linear 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
Jira
Star Rating
(7,415)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansLinear
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Jira excels in overall project management capabilities, with users praising its ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines seamlessly. One user highlighted how easy it is to assign work and track team progress across various projects, making it a robust choice for larger teams.
- Users say that Linear stands out for its clean and minimal interface, which many find intuitive and fast. Reviewers appreciate the keyboard-driven workflow that enhances productivity, allowing for effortless navigation and task management, particularly for smaller teams or developers.
- According to verified reviews, Jira's implementation process is often described as straightforward, with users noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps teams get started quickly. This contrasts with Linear, which, while praised for its simplicity, may not offer the same level of comprehensive support for larger organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Jira provides a more extensive feature set for bug tracking and project management, with specific praise for its categorization options that streamline processes. Users highlighted the ability to filter bugs by various categories, which enhances visibility and organization.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both tools offer free entry-level pricing, Jira's extensive market presence and user base provide a wealth of resources and community support, which can be beneficial for teams looking for guidance and best practices.
- Users report that Linear's focus on developer-friendly features, such as its simple API and intuitive shortcuts, makes it a great fit for tech-savvy teams. However, some users feel that it may lack the depth of features that larger teams might require, which is where Jira's comprehensive toolset shines.
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
8.9
6,049
9.0
41
Ease of Use
8.1
6,125
8.8
44
Ease of Setup
8.0
2,338
9.1
30
Ease of Admin
7.6
1,496
8.2
13
Quality of Support
8.3
4,735
8.5
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
1,358
8.7
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
5,876
9.4
39
Features by Category
Tasks
9.2
660
9.4
6
9.0
629
9.7
6
9.1
644
9.8
7
8.7
616
8.6
6
8.5
590
8.6
6
8.2
587
8.3
6
8.5
601
8.6
6
8.4
535
8.1
6
Projects
8.9
615
9.4
6
8.7
570
8.6
6
8.2
554
6.7
6
8.4
558
6.7
6
8.6
575
8.3
6
7.8
497
5.3
6
9.2
591
9.0
7
8.3
556
8.3
6
8.1
488
8.1
6
8.1
505
7.2
6
8.6
561
8.1
6
Resource Management
8.3
529
7.3
5
8.3
547
6.7
5
8.5
534
8.0
5
Project Monitoring
8.4
525
7.0
5
8.4
533
7.0
5
8.7
579
8.0
5
Generative AI
7.4
461
5.0
6
7.5
457
5.3
6
Agentic AI - Project Management
7.4
326
4.7
5
7.7
327
5.0
5
7.9
350
5.0
5
7.6
322
4.7
5
7.6
327
5.0
5
7.5
325
4.7
5
7.9
332
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.8
1814
8.5
23
8.8
1770
7.9
24
8.9
1851
9.0
27
Bug Monitoring
8.6
1761
7.5
24
8.9
1869
8.3
28
8.8
1740
7.6
24
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
7.6
274
Not enough data
7.7
277
Not enough data
7.7
275
Not enough data
Task Creation
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Task Management
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
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
8.3
5
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
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
5
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
Responses
9.5
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
9.4
38
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
9.3
38
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.3
40
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Communication
8.4
2717
6.7
7
8.2
2571
5.5
7
8.2
2483
6.4
7
Planning
8.7
3195
7.9
7
8.8
3280
8.3
8
8.8
3032
8.1
9
8.7
3169
6.9
9
8.3
2702
7.1
7
Workflow Management
8.6
3065
6.9
7
8.8
3375
8.1
7
7.9
2315
5.7
7
8.4
2550
5.7
7
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Jira and Linear are categorized as Bug Tracking, Product Management, and Project Management
Unique Categories
Jira is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations
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
Information Technology and Services
24.0%
Computer Software
23.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
39.4%
Computer Software
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Human Resources
5.6%
Real Estate
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
27.8%
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?
8 Comments
VC
help teams plan sprints, manage backlogsRead more
Linear has no discussions with answers
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