G2

Mathan K.

Web Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/16/2026

Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.

"Linear Makes Task Management Fast, Clean, and Effortless"

5/5

What do you like best about Linear?

What I like most about Linear is how easy it feels to use. I work on technical projects and usually have a lot of tasks moving at the same time, so I really appreciate how quickly I can create an issue, update its status, assign it, or move it into a cycle without having to go through a bunch of extra steps.

The interface is probably my favourite part. It’s clean and fast, and it doesn’t feel overloaded with features. I also use the keyboard shortcuts quite often; once you get used to them, they make managing day-to-day tasks noticeably quicker.

I also like that Linear provides enough structure to keep development work organised without making project management feel like another job on its own. I can open it, immediately see what needs to be done, work through my tasks, and move on. That simplicity is what makes it useful for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linear?

The main thing I dislike about Linear is that it can take a bit of time to get used to, especially if you’re coming from something like Jira/Devrev or a more traditional project management tool. There are quite a few features and workflows, and some of them aren’t immediately obvious when you first start using it.

I also feel that some of the more advanced features can be a little too much for smaller projects. When I’m working on something simple, I sometimes get the sense that I’m not really taking advantage of everything Linear offers.

Other than that, I don’t have many major complaints. The learning curve is the biggest issue I’ve noticed, but once you get familiar with the workflow and shortcuts, it becomes much easier to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Linear solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before using Linear, keeping track of development work felt a bit scattered. Tasks, bugs, small improvements, and follow-ups could end up in different places, and it wasn’t always easy to get a quick picture of what was actually pending or currently being worked on.

After moving that workflow into Linear, we’ve had a much clearer way to organise everything. I can create an issue, add the relevant details, link related work, assign it, and track it through to completion without much overhead. The interface is also fast enough that keeping things up to date doesn’t feel like a chore.

The integrations and overall workflow are especially helpful when working with a development team, because technical discussions and tasks can stay connected rather than being handled separately. Features like cycles and project views also make planning easier without overcomplicating the process.

The biggest benefit for me is the time and mental overhead it saves. I don’t have to keep remembering small tasks or constantly ask where something stands. I can open Linear and quickly get a solid sense of what needs my attention. The AI features are also handy for some of the repetitive organisation and issue-related work, although I mostly see them as a convenience rather than the main reason I use Linear.

Onboarding took a little time, since Linear works differently from more traditional project-management tools. But once the workflow clicked, it became something I could use naturally as part of my day-to-day development work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.