Linear Reviews (96)

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Linear Reviews (96)

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Users consistently praise the intuitive interface and seamless integrations with tools like Slack and GitHub, which enhance productivity and streamline task management. The clean design and fast performance allow teams to focus on their work without distractions. However, some users note that it can feel too minimal for complex workflows, limiting customization options.

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Ishwar P.
IP
Ishwar P.
Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ruthlessly Fast Issue Tracking That Respects Your Time"
4/5
What do you like best about Linear?

It’s fast and frictionless — everything happens instantly, which makes teams more likely to actually keep work updated. The keyboard-first design makes moving through issues feel natural and efficient. The workflows are simple but thoughtfully structured, helping teams stay organized without overcomplicating things. The clean, minimal UI keeps the focus on the work. Overall, it feels like a tool built by people who really understand how software teams operate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

It’s also very engineering-first. PMs and devs usually love it, but designers, ops, or execs may struggle to find a simple, high-level view that doesn’t require learning the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lars H.
LH
Lars H.
Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Extremely Easy to Use, AI-First Without Issues"
5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

It's an extremely easy to use product when developing software, and my AI agents really rely on this every day Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

Nothing really. I love how it's AI first without issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Leopold J.
LJ
Leopold J.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast, Simple, and Packed with Integrations"
5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

It is fast, simple and has tons of integrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

Nothing much that I dislike, I just miss having the ability to add multiple people to a task, for example when someone else has to takeover a task for a short period I shouldn't need to change the main assigne. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nikhil J.
NJ
Nikhil J.
Backend Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Focused, Intentional Workflow with Smooth Shortcuts and Clear Issue Tracking"
5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

I like how Linear keeps everything focused and intentional. The keyboard shortcuts, smooth workflow, and clear issue tracking make it easy to stay productive without feeling overwhelmed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

One downside is that Linear can feel too minimal for some teams—there aren’t many built-in customization or reporting options. If you rely heavily on detailed analytics or complex workflows, it may feel a bit limiting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Transformed Our Workflow with Clean UI and Seamless GitHub Integration"
5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

It completely transformed our development workflow. The UI is clean and simple, and the github integration makes tracking tickets a breeze. Pricing-wise it also is better than other competitors.

The support is superb and even offers a dedicated slack channel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

Sometimes the features can be a bit rigid, since they have their own philosophy or why things exist. I don't mind it, as we've always been able to adopt them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
AH
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Incredible AI Agent Integrations and a Genuinely Fun Product Management Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

The integration with external AI agents is incredible, and the product management paradigm they’ve developed feels both robust and, most importantly, genuinely fun to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

Not so easy to view items ordered by last update honestly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Save time through efficient team collaboration and task management."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

Linear ensures that nothing is missed in work, and it's especially great for knowing what specific members are working on when collaborating with global team members. Also, by integrating with Slack, you can set Slack messages directly as Linear tasks, so nothing is missed, and when various ideas come up, you don't have to record them manually, saving time. The initial setup was very easy, and I liked that the UI was easy to understand. I also like the shortcut feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

There isn't any yet! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaelyn H.
JH
Jaelyn H.
"Simplifies Project Management with Robust Free Plan"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

I worked at an AI tech startup that used Linear for all of its project management, and it was great for organizing our work. I liked that we could make tickets for anything, and the section for comments helped a lot, especially with its integration with GitHub. I could push and make comments directly to show my teammates using the magic word commands, and they could leave comments on my git that I could see in our Linear. I liked how simple it was; there was no onboarding needed, it was very intuitive and easy to get started. The free plan was robust; we ran our entire startup off of it, and there was never a need to pay for the full version. I used the 'make a ticket' feature the most, along with the comments section to keep up with everything. The comments were how I'd tell my co-worker to check my work or that a section was ready for code review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

The magic words got confusing, and I didn't know the exact purpose for some of them. The structure for the magic words was just confusing and unexplained, so we just used them however we wanted. It would be easier if there was an explanation of what each magic word did, and if the magic words could pop up in Git. I had to type them in myself, unlike in Git where you might get a label pop-up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Md Y.
MY
Md Y.
Product Design | No Code
Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Smooth Workflow with Sweet Slack Integration"
4/5
What do you like best about Linear?

We can add a task in between task and sweet Slack integration makes the workflow smooth Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

it feels like a code environment; it should be more user-friendly for users like HR Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RK
Rajkumar K.
Software engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Linear: Simple, Efficient, and Perfect for Focused Teams"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Linear?

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.

What do you dislike about Linear?

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.