Linear

Linear is operated by Linear Orbit, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States (with Helsinki office) (Privately held; valued $1.25B in 2024 Series C (Accel, Sequoia, Index)). The product launched in 2019 and a modern issue tracker for software product teams. This 2026 review covers operator context, the current tier ladder, the feature set that matters for buyers and the live signals to watch before subscribing.

Quick facts

• Operator: Linear Orbit, Inc.
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States (with Helsinki office)
• Public-market status: Privately held; valued $1.25B in 2024 Series C (Accel, Sequoia, Index)
• Founded: 2019
• Category: project management
• Current tiers: Free / Standard / Plus / Enterprise
• Anchor price (2026): up to 250 issues
• Competitive set: competing with Jira, Asana and Shortcut in software project management

What is Linear?

Linear is a modern issue tracker for software product teams. The product is competing with Jira, Asana and Shortcut in software project management. Customers buy a tier that matches their usage profile — the entry tier handles issue tracking with keyboard-first UX, while the mid and premium tiers add depth such as Cycles for sprint planning and Roadmaps and projects. Subscription billing happens through the operator's checkout or partner billing surfaces (App Store / Google Play / direct card on file).

Why choose Linear

Operator and market position

Linear Orbit, Inc. runs Linear from San Francisco, California, United States (with Helsinki office). Its public-market status (Privately held; valued $1.25B in 2024 Series C (Accel, Sequoia, Index)) and category position (competing with Jira, Asana and Shortcut in software project management) shape the credibility of the operator's roadmap and pricing decisions. Buyers should weigh that operator context alongside headline features — a well-capitalised parent typically translates into faster bug fixes, longer support cycles and more predictable price changes than a smaller indie operator.

Tier ladder and pricing

The Linear tier ladder runs Free, Standard, Plus, Enterprise. Anchor pricing in 2026 starts around up to 250 issues for the entry tier and steps up by tier with named feature unlocks. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site, then cross-check Subger's true-price tracker for Linear for the all-in renewal cost after taxes and FX conversion.

Apps, integrations and customer experience

Apps and customer-experience surfaces matter as much as headline feature counts. Linear delivers its core workflow across the platform surfaces listed in the platform table below, with notifications and self-service flows handled in-app. The 2025-2026 differentiator to watch: 2024-2025 Linear Agents (AI triage assistants), Linear Plus tier and Customer Requests feature launched.

Linear features that matter in 2026

Current feature set that buyers should weigh:

• issue tracking with keyboard-first UX
• Cycles for sprint planning
• Roadmaps and projects
• GitHub, Figma and Slack integrations
• Linear Agents for AI-driven triage
• public roadmap views

Feature availability varies by region and tier; the headline list above reflects the operator's primary positioning. Confirm specific regional availability on the operator's marketing pages before committing.

Linear pricing in 2026

The Linear tier ladder in 2026 looks like:

Headline prices step up across the ladder; promotional first-period anchors and regional FX can change the all-in cost. Subger's tools reconcile the list price with the actual renewal cost:

Linear apps and platform support

Surface availability can vary by region and tier; confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Linear fits

Linear is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Product and engineering teams wanting fast keyboard-driven issue tracking — the core target audience for the product.
• Category-focused subscribers who specifically want issue tracking with keyboard-first UX from competing with Jira, Asana and Shortcut in software project management rather than a generalist platform.
• Tier-comparing households or teams evaluating the Free → Enterprise ladder and willing to pay up for GitHub, Figma and Slack integrations.
• Cross-device users who need apps across the surfaces in the platform table above.
• Price-sensitive shoppers who want to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Linear and where is it based?

Linear is run by Linear Orbit, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States (with Helsinki office). The operator's public-market status is: Privately held; valued $1.25B in 2024 Series C (Accel, Sequoia, Index). The product was founded in 2019.

How much does Linear cost in 2026?

The 2026 tier ladder is Free, Standard, Plus, Enterprise, with anchor pricing starting around up to 250 issues. Regional currency and promotional cycles can shift the all-in cost; Subger's true-price tracker reconciles the headline price with renewal reality.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Linear?

Yes — the Free tier is positioned as an entry option without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Linear available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint from San Francisco, California, United States (with Helsinki office). Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing.

What 2025-2026 features set Linear apart right now?

The live differentiator to watch: 2024-2025 Linear Agents (AI triage assistants), Linear Plus tier and Customer Requests feature launched. Pair that with the headline features (issue tracking with keyboard-first UX, Cycles for sprint planning, Roadmaps and projects) to judge whether the current roadmap fits your needs.

Which competitors should buyers compare Linear against?

Linear is most directly competing with Jira, Asana and Shortcut in software project management. Run a side-by-side feature and price comparison with those alternatives — Subger's category pages help with the shortlist.

How do I cancel Linear?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Linear walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Linear offer a team or multi-seat plan?

Multi-user, team or seat structure depends on the tier. Higher tiers commonly add admin controls and SSO; entry tiers can restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing.

How can I track price changes for Linear?

Subger's renewal tracker for Linear records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Linear

Confirm the current regional price on the Linear Orbit, Inc. signup page, choose the tier that matches your usage (Free or Standard are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Linear for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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