Linear alternatives
The main alternatives to Linear are Plane, ClickUp and Notion. For context: Linear is a project and issue tracking tool that helps software teams plan, build and ship products. Below is what each alternative does and who it suits, so you can pick by what you need.
3 alternatives are compared here. Facts checked Oct 2026, from each tool's website.
Order is not paid for. How we rank.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | Lowest paid plan | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear (the original) | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $10/mo | No |
| Plane | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $8/mo | Yes |
| ClickUp | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $10/mo | No |
| Notion | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $12/mo | No |
1. Plane
Plane is an open-source project management tool that brings work items, cycles, wikis and AI agents together for software and product teams.
Best for: Teams that want a Jira or Linear-style tracker they can use in the cloud or host themselves.
As of Oct 2026, Plane has a free plan and paid plans start at $8/mo (source: plane.so).
Plane vs Linear
- Both have a free plan.
- Plane is open source and can be self-hosted; Linear is not.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Plane $8/mo, Linear $10/mo.
Top Plane features
- Work items and projects. Track work items in projects with five layouts and unlimited views.
- Cycles and modules. Timebox work into cycles and split it into modules.
- Intake. Collect feedback and requests, then choose which become work items.
2. ClickUp
ClickUp is a work management app that puts tasks, docs, chat and AI agents in one workspace for teams.
Best for: Teams that want projects, docs and team chat in one app instead of several.
As of Oct 2026, ClickUp has a free plan and paid plans start at $10/mo (source: clickup.com).
ClickUp vs Linear
- Both have a free plan.
- Both list $10/mo as the lowest paid plan.
Top ClickUp features
- Tasks and views. Track work as tasks with Kanban boards, calendar, Gantt charts and sprint management.
- Collaborative docs. Write docs together inside the same workspace as your tasks.
- ClickUp Chat. Team messaging built into the workspace, next to tasks and docs.
3. Notion
Notion is a connected workspace that combines docs, wikis, databases and AI agents for individuals and teams.
Best for: Individuals and teams that want notes, docs, projects and a company wiki in one place.
As of Oct 2026, Notion has a free plan and paid plans start at $12/mo (source: notion.com).
Notion vs Linear
- Both have a free plan.
- Lowest listed paid plan: Notion $12/mo, Linear $10/mo.
Top Notion features
- Pages and databases. Databases with subtasks, dependencies, custom properties, filters and charts.
- Forms and sites. Build forms and publish pages as websites; custom forms and sites on paid plans.
- Notion Calendar. A calendar app that connects to your Notion workspace, included on every plan.
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