How much does Linear cost?

As of May 2026, Linear plans start at $10/mo and scale across 4 tiers. Linear also offers a free plan.

Does Linear offer a free plan?

As of May 2026, Linear offers a free plan. You can use the free tier indefinitely without a credit card.

What pricing model does Linear use?

As of May 2026, Linear uses a Per Seat pricing model. You pay per user or seat — costs scale directly with your team size.

Are there cheaper alternatives?

Yes. ClickUp (from $7/mo), monday.com (from $9/mo), Trello (from $5/mo) offer lower starting prices in the same category.

What features are included in the Linear free plan?

As of May 2026, Linear offers a free plan with access to core features. Paid tiers unlock advanced functionality and higher usage limits. You can start for free without a credit card.

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Linear Pricing Plans and Tiers 2026

Q: Is Linear worth the price?

Linear offers 22 features including Issues & Sub-issues, Projects & Cycles, Roadmaps. With a 4.6/5 rating, most users find good value: its starting price of $10/mo is below the Project Management category average of $11/mo.

Streamlined issue tracking and project management for software teams

Project ManagementPer SeatPrice verified May 14, 2026From $10/moFree plan ✓

·4 plans · ★ 4.6/5

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All Plans & Pricing

Free

Best for: You get Unlimited members, 250 issues, 2 teams

✓Unlimited members
✓250 issues
✓2 teams

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Basic

$10/user/mo

Best for: $10/user/mo gets you 5 teams, Unlimited issues, Admin roles

✓5 teams
✓Unlimited issues
✓Admin roles

Start Plan →

Business

$16/user/mo

Best for: $16/user/mo gets you Unlimited teams, Private teams, SLAs, Insights

✓Unlimited teams
✓Private teams
✓SLAs
✓Insights

Start Plan →

Enterprise

Custom

Best for: Custom pricing for SAML/SCIM, Advanced security, Dedicated support

✓SAML/SCIM
✓Advanced security
✓Dedicated support

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Pricing Analysis

Overview

Linear - Streamlined issue tracking and project management for software teams. The free tier gets you Unlimited members, 250 issues, 2 teams - a real plan, not a 14-day trial. Upgrading to Basic ($10/user/mo) unlocks 5 teams and Unlimited issues. Priced near the $11/mo category average, Linear competes directly with Height and Miro on value.

Cost Per User

Basic$10/user/mo

1 user

$10/mo

5 users

$50/mo

10 users

$100/mo

25 users

$250/mo

Business$16/user/mo

1 user

$16/mo

5 users

$80/mo

10 users

$160/mo

25 users

$400/mo

Which Plan Is Right for You?

FreeFREE

You get Unlimited members, 250 issues, 2 teams. What's locked behind the paywall: 5 teams, unlimited issues, admin roles. If those matter, Basic at $10/user/mo is the next step. Good enough for solo use and evaluation.

Basic$10/user/mo

$10/user/mo gets you 5 teams, Unlimited issues, Admin roles. Team of 5 = $50/mo, team of 10 = $100/mo. The sweet spot for professionals who've maxed out the free plan and need 5 teams, Unlimited issues.

Business$16/user/mo

$16/user/mo gets you Unlimited teams, Private teams, SLAs, Insights. Team of 5 = $80/mo, team of 10 = $160/mo. 60% more than Basic - justified only if you need the extras.

EnterpriseCUSTOM

Custom pricing for SAML/SCIM, Advanced security, Dedicated support. Always negotiate - ask for pilot pricing if testing with <50 seats, and push for annual discount commitments. Compare enterprise quotes against Height's equivalent tier.

vs. Category Average

Linear$10/mo

Category avg$11/mo

9% below the project management average

Our Verdict

Linear scores 4.7/5 and offers a free plan - that's a rare combination. The free tier with Unlimited members and 250 issues is more than enough to validate whether it fits your workflow. Start free. Move to Basic ($10/user/mo) when 5 teams becomes a need, not a want.