Linear alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Linear: less configurable than Jira, and mainly suited to software teams. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Linear, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ClickUp currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Linear alternative for most people
ClickUpBroader feature set covering docs, goals and non-engineering work.
Best Linear alternative for a free option
PlaneSimilar issues-and-cycles model, but open source and self-hostable.
Best Linear alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
JiraMore configurable workflows and reporting for large organizations.
Best Linear alternative for self-hosting
PlaneSimilar issues-and-cycles model, but open source and self-hostable.
Best Linear alternative for Mac
ClickUpBroader feature set covering docs, goals and non-engineering work.
Best Linear alternative for Windows
ClickUpBroader feature set covering docs, goals and non-engineering work.
Best Linear alternative for Linux
ClickUpBroader feature set covering docs, goals and non-engineering work.
Best Linear alternative for iPhone and Android
GitHub ProjectsFree planning built into GitHub for teams already there.
Best Linear alternative for working in the browser
ShortcutSimilar developer focus with stories, epics and iterations.
Linear alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Linear?
ClickUp ranks first right now. Broader feature set covering docs, goals and non-engineering work. Jira and Plane follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Linear?
Yes. ClickUp (free plan + paid), Jira (free plan + paid), Plane (open source) and Shortcut (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Linear?
Yes: Plane and Huly. Plane and Huly can also be self-hosted.
Which Linear alternatives work on Linux?
ClickUp and Huly run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Linear?
The complaints we hear most: less configurable than Jira; mainly suited to software teams.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Linear, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.