Linear

Linear is a project and issue tracking tool built specifically for software development teams. It centers on a fast, keyboard-driven interface for creating issues, organizing them into projects and cycles, and moving work through a streamlined workflow. Features include roadmaps, sprint-style cycles, automated backlog management, and tight integrations with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Slack, and Figma.

The product is aimed at startups and product teams that find traditional trackers slow or cluttered and want a more focused alternative. Its defining strengths are speed, a clean and opinionated design, and thoughtful details that reduce the friction of daily planning and triage.

Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, Linear offers a free tier for small teams alongside paid plans that add advanced features, admin controls, and higher limits. It has become a popular modern alternative to heavier tools like Jira, and has added AI-assisted workflows.