Linear — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Linear is operated by Linear Orbit, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California (United States), with the brand established in 2019 by Karri Saarinen, Tuomas Artman and Jori Lallo. The operator is privately held; raised $35M Series B led by Accel in 2022 at ~$400M valuation; Sequoia and Accel-backed. Linear positions itself as an opinionated developer-focused project management tool competing with Jira and Asana, billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Linear markets a dev tools & ides subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Linear adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs.

Operator background

Linear runs under Linear Orbit, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California (United States). The product was established in 2019 by Karri Saarinen, Tuomas Artman and Jori Lallo, and the company is currently privately held; raised $35M Series B led by Accel in 2022 at ~$400M valuation; Sequoia and Accel-backed. Linear sits in the dev tools & ides category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby dev tools & ides brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Linear Orbit, Inc.
• HQ: San Francisco, California (United States)
• Founded / launched: 2019 by Karri Saarinen, Tuomas Artman and Jori Lallo
• Ownership: privately held; raised $35M Series B led by Accel in 2022 at ~$400M valuation; Sequoia and Accel-backed

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Linear matters in dev tools & ides

Linear positions itself as an opinionated developer-focused project management tool competing with Jira and Asana. The 2024-2025 differentiator: 2024-2025 launched Linear Asks (Slack-based intake), Linear for Agents (AI agent integrations), and Linear Customer Requests for tying CRM tickets to engineering work.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Free up to 250 issues; Standard $8/user/month; Plus $14/user/month; Enterprise custom. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Standard $8/user/month.

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Linear adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

2024-2025 launched Linear Asks (Slack-based intake), Linear for Agents (AI agent integrations), and Linear Customer Requests for tying CRM tickets to engineering work. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Linear ships with the following named capabilities relevant to dev tools & ides:

• Issue tracking and project management
• Cycles for sprint planning
• Roadmaps and Initiatives
• GitHub/GitLab/Slack/Figma integrations
• Keyboard-first UX with sub-100ms interactions

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Workflow and integrations

Workflow covers issue tracking, project planning, code-review and developer collaboration; integrations span GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma, and major CI/CD tools.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Linear against alternatives in the same dev tools & ides bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Linear higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Linear offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Linear directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many dev tools & ides services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Standard $8/user/month.

Comparison context

In the dev tools & ides category, Linear competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Linear alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Linear is the right pick

• You want an opinionated developer-focused project management tool competing with Jira and Asana and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (Standard $8/user/month) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Linear does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (2024-2025 launched Linear Asks (Slack-based intake), Linear for Agents (AI agent integrations), and Linear Customer Requests for tying CRM tickets to engineering work) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Linear?

Linear is a dev tools & ides subscription operated by Linear Orbit, Inc. out of San Francisco, California (United States), established in 2019 by Karri Saarinen, Tuomas Artman and Jori Lallo. It is currently privately held; raised $35M Series B led by Accel in 2022 at ~$400M valuation; Sequoia and Accel-backed.

How much does Linear cost?

Current tier structure: Free up to 250 issues; Standard $8/user/month; Plus $14/user/month; Enterprise custom. Anchor headline price: Standard $8/user/month. See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Linear?

The brand is owned and operated by Linear Orbit, Inc.. Corporate status: privately held; raised $35M Series B led by Accel in 2022 at ~$400M valuation; Sequoia and Accel-backed.

Where is Linear available?

Linear operates from San Francisco, California (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Linear any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Linear offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Standard $8/user/month) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Linear accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Linear worth it in 2025?

Linear's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — 2024-2025 launched Linear Asks (Slack-based intake), Linear for Agents (AI agent integrations), and Linear Customer Requests for tying CRM tickets to engineering work — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Linear different from competitors?

Linear differentiates as an opinionated developer-focused project management tool competing with Jira and Asana. The operator background, founding year (2019 by Karri Saarinen, Tuomas Artman and Jori Lallo) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Linear pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Standard $8/user/month) automatically when Linear adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Linear page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Standard $8/user/month. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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