Linear Reviews & Product Details

Linear is a fast and intuitive project management tool that helps teams track issues, plan sprints, and stay organized. What I like best about Linear is its clean, minimal interface that makes navigating tasks effortless. Its keyboard-driven workflow and smooth performance make updating work incredibly quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Linear works exceptionally well, there are a few areas where it could grow even further. Some advanced customization options are limited, which keeps the platform simple but may leave power users wanting more flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Linear very easy and convenient to use. It's fast and reliable, consistently meeting my expectations without any delays. The integration with Slack is particularly impressive, ensuring that we receive every update promptly, which enhances our communication and keeps everyone in the loop efficiently. I also appreciate the integration with GitHub, as this means our tech team's changes and PR merges are seamlessly updated on Slack, thus enhancing workflow transparency. Additionally, Linear's initial setup was straightforward and intuitive. It is not overloaded with features, making it easy to understand and operate, which is a significant advantage. Generally, my experience with Linear has been very positive, and I find it to be an excellent tool for managing our operations efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think earlier their mobile app, at least the iOS app, was not that good. I haven't used it since, but my experience from at least six months ago was not positive. Apart from that, Linear has not very good analytics or reporting capabilities. Unlike Asana and other ticketing tools, Linear's analytics are lacking, forcing me to integrate it with Google Sheets to perform customer analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the best thing is that it is way better that jira. after using jira for over 10 years Linear is just better. More user friendly and allows me to do the things i want to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s starting to feel complicated. They keep adding more and more features, and I’m finding that getting my actual work done is becoming difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Linear is a fantastic tool for small teams that want to work efficiently. It’s refreshingly opinionated, which is exactly what you need to avoid getting stuck in the nonsense that comes with other similar tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took me a bit too long to set up all my workflows, custom statuses, and everything else. It would have been much easier if there were templates I could customize to fit my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Perfect kanban management and tracking, best for product management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ui navigation is some places, bad movement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Linear very comfortable to use compared to most apps. The design and UX are so appealing that they actually make me want to use it. Tags are particularly comfortable for organizing tasks. I also love the design of the platform, which makes it feel intuitive and user-friendly. Plus, the management system in Linear means I don't need to constantly control engineers; they're effectively managed by deadlines within the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that I have to pay per person. It becomes costy if you have 10 people in the team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the clean, minimalist interface and the overall simplicity of the platform. Unlike many project management tools that feel cluttered with features and dashboards, Linear feels light and easy on the mind, helping me to be focused on my tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, the desktop app becomes stuck and requires a full restart, which can be annoying when you're neck deep in a task. Although, the platform is clean and minimal, certain functions could be more intuitive or accessible. I’d love to see the platform become more user-friendly in terms of navigation, especially. These small issues can make the experience feel a bit tedious at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that all the conversation can happen off Linear as well, like in Slack, so I don't have to leave Slack to update things or open new ones. From Slack, we can open different types of tickets that are then assigned and filed based on predefined Linear workflows. This greatly speeds things up on our end, as there's no context switching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the UI can sometimes be hard on the eyes because everything looks visually flat. I feel like Jira had them better organized, for example. I'd suggest making it less flat, visually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tool is easy to use, you can easily track cycles and create projects and issues easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The tool is very good, but the reports aren't very user-friendly, and it's sometimes difficult to calculate metrics that help the team measure, for example, velocity, tenure, etc.

Integrations with QA tools could also be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Git intergration and that I don't loose the things I am working on Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

triaging is annoying sometimes could be easeir to organise Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.