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Best Linear alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Linear alternatives are Jira and Shortcut — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Jira at $7.91 per user/month.

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2 Linear alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing

Jira Issue tracking $7.91 (Standard) Jira's self-serve cloud pricing is straightforward at small team sizes, but annual tiering and Atlassian Guard/Enterprise needs change larger invoices. See all tiers →

Shortcut Engineering PM $10 (Team) Stories, sprints, and roadmaps tailored to engineering teams. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Linear

Jira — Jira's self-serve cloud pricing is straightforward at small team sizes, but annual tiering and Atlassian Guard/Enterprise needs change larger invoices.
Shortcut — Stories, sprints, and roadmaps tailored to engineering teams.

Compare against Linear itself

Before you switch, price Linear on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jira cheaper than Linear?

Yes — Jira's cheapest paid tier is $7.91, below Linear's cheapest paid tier at $10. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Linear?

Jira publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Linear alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Linear alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Linear most often shortlist Jira, Shortcut. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.