Alternatives to
9 Best Linear Alternatives in 2026
The best Linear alternatives depend on whether you prioritize cost, control, or a different workflow.
- Reviewed
- Sep 2026
- Open source
- 3
- Self-hosted
- 3
What you are leaving
Linear at a glance
- Pricing model
- Free for unlimited members with 250 issues; Basic $10/user/mo billed yearly
- Deployment
- Browser, desktop and mobile; cloud only, no self-hosted option
- Licensing
- Proprietary; closed source
- Free tier
- Free for unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues
- Focus
- Fast, keyboard-driven issue tracking for software teams
- Performance
- Known for very fast navigation and keyboard shortcuts
- Main gripe
- Opinionated workflow with limited customisation; no self-hosted option
- Best for
- Software teams that want a fast, focused issue tracker with minimal setup
Compare at a glance
Linear alternatives compared
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| # | Product | Overlap | Substitutability | Free? | Starting price | Self-host | Open source | Migration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jira | Issue tracking | Partial replacement | Yes | — | No | No | Hard | |
| 02 | Plane | Issue tracking | Full replacement | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| 03 | ClickUp | Work management | Partial replacement | Yes | $7/user/mo | No | No | Moderate | |
| 04 | Wrike | Work management | Partial replacement | Yes | $10/user/mo | No | No | Hard | |
| 05 | Basecamp | Project collaboration | Narrow overlap | Yes | $59/mo | No | No | Hard | |
| 06 | Shortcut | Software tracking | Mostly replaces | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate | |
| 07 | Height | Software tracking | Mostly replaces | No | — | No | No | Moderate | |
| 08 | Huly | Project + comms | Partial replacement | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Hard | |
| 09 | Taiga | Agile tracking | Partial replacement | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Hard |
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Frequently asked
Linear alternatives FAQ
- Is there a free Linear alternative?
- Yes, and Linear itself is free for unlimited members with 250 issues and 2 teams. Jira is free for up to 10 users, ClickUp and Wrike have free plans, and Plane, Huly and Taiga can all be self-hosted at no cost.
- Which Linear alternative can I self-host?
- Plane, Huly and Taiga can all be self-hosted. Plane is the closest to Linear in feel and is open source, while Huly bundles project management with chat and virtual office features, and Taiga is a longer-established open source option.
- What is the closest alternative to Linear?
- Plane is the closest match, with a similar fast, keyboard-driven issue tracker and a self-hosted option. Shortcut and Height are also close in positioning as modern, opinionated trackers aimed at software teams.
- Which alternative is best for a large engineering organisation?
- Jira is the standard choice at scale, with the deepest workflow configuration, permissions and reporting. Linear's Business plan at $16 per user is cheaper, but Jira has the broader enterprise ecosystem and admin controls.
- How does Linear pricing compare to its alternatives?
- Linear is free for small use and $10 per user per month on Basic. ClickUp starts at $7 and Plane is free to self-host, so both undercut Linear. Jira is free up to 10 users but its paid tiers are priced per user and rise with headcount.
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