Linear

Overview

Linear is a purpose-built project management and issue tracking tool for modern software teams. Unlike legacy tools, Linear is famous for its lightning-fast, keyboard-first UI, opinionated workflows, and seamless integration with GitHub and Slack.

Pricing & Free Tier

Free Tier: Yes. Includes unlimited members, 250 issues, and 2 teams.
Basic: $8/user/month (billed annually). Unlocks unlimited issues and 5 teams.
Business: $14/user/month. Adds private teams and advanced analytics.

How to Use

1. Create a workspace at linear.app.
2. Connect your GitHub repository to automatically link commits to issues.
3. Press C on your keyboard to instantly create a new issue.
4. Organize issues into "Cycles" (sprints) and track progress on the board.

Important Notes

• Opinionated Workflow: Linear is designed around agile sprints and cycles. It is not easily customizable for traditional waterfall project management.
• Issue Limit: The free tier is strictly capped at 250 issues. Once reached, you must upgrade or archive old issues.