Linear

Linear is the fast, keyboard-driven project management tool preferred by high-velocity engineering teams. Its opinionated workflow (Triage > Backlog > Todo > In Progress > Done) reduces overhead while maintaining structure. Linear's speed, clean design, and developer-centric features make it the tool of choice for startups and modern product teams. Unlike Jira's flexibility-at-all-costs approach, Linear enforces best practices with cycles (sprints), roadmaps, and standardized workflows that keep teams focused.