JiravsLinear
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Jira
- Why is Jira so slow? Multi-second page and board loads(9/10)
- Third-party plugins cause thread exhaustion(8/10)
Linear
No signals
Jira
- Steep learning curve with overwhelming complexity(8/10)
- UI updates break workflows and frustrate users(7/10)
- Overkill for simple project management(6/10)
- JQL query language has steep learning curve(6/10)
Linear
- Minimal customization - can't modify workflows(7/10)
- No built-in time tracking(8/10)
- Limited reporting capabilities(6/10)
- Primarily for engineering teams only(7/10)
- No external document sharing(5/10)
- No project-level Gantt charts(5/10)
- Not suited for teams over 100 people(7/10)
- Limited nesting and multi-homing for issues(5/10)
Jira
- Free tier hard-capped at 10 users with sudden billing(8/10)
- Marketplace apps add significant hidden costs(7/10)
- Jira Standard price went up to $8.48 per user(6/10)
- Automation limits: rules throttled after monthly cap(7/10)
- Rovo AI credits run out quickly(5/10)
Linear
- Why did Linear raise prices? Basic now $10, Business $16(6/10)
- Linear free plan limited to 250 issues and 2 teams(6/10)
- Linear AI coding sessions need extra AI credits(5/10)
Jira
- Recurring bugs and reliability issues(7/10)
- Jira email notifications not being received(6/10)
Linear
- Linear down? Several 2026 outages and sync incidents(6/10)
Jira
- Premium support restricted to higher tiers(6/10)
Linear
- Workspace deleted or downgraded with little warning(8/10)
Jira
No signals
Linear
- Fewer enterprise integrations than Jira(6/10)
Jira
No signals
Linear
- SAML SSO and SCIM locked to Enterprise plan(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Jira
Users: Up to 10 users
Storage: 2 GB
Limits: 2 GB storage, community support only, no user roles/permissions, no Rovo
Users: Up to 100,000 users per site
Storage: 250 GB
Limits: No 24/7 support, no uptime SLA, no cross-team planning
Users: Up to 100,000 users per site
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Multi-region data residency, multiple sites and advanced admin/security controls are Enterprise only
Users: Up to 100,000 users per site
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Annual commitment and sales negotiation required
Linear
Users: Unlimited members
Storage: 10MB per file upload
Limits: 2 teams, 250 issues, 10MB uploads, no admin roles, no private teams or guests
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited uploads
Limits: Max 5 teams, no private teams or guests, no Insights, no SAML/SCIM
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited uploads
Limits: No SAML/SCIM, still no native time tracking or Gantt charts
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Annual contract required
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Usability | ||
| Scrum boards | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Keyboard shortcuts Comprehensive keyboard-first design | ||
| Sprint planning | ||
| Cycles (sprints) | ||
| Backlog management | ||
| JQL search Powerful but steep learning curve | ||
| Roadmaps Cross-team planning on Premium and above | ||
| Automations Metered in steps: 150/site Free, 400/user Standard, 750/user Premium, 1,000/user Enterprise | ||
| Time tracking Basic built-in, advanced via Marketplace | ||
| Gantt charts Not available | ||
| Performance | ||
| Instant UI (<50ms) Best-in-class speed | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom workflows Very powerful but complex | ||
| Integrations | ||
| GitHub/GitLab integration Excellent, auto-updates issues | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| Git integration GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab | ||
| API access All plans | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise only | ||
| Audit logs Standard and above | ||
| Guests & private teams Business plan and above | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan Hard cap at 10 users | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android available | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| External sharing Cannot share externally | ||
| AI | ||
| Rovo AI Paid plans only, limited by monthly credits | ||