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Linear is a GitHub/Jira alternative optimized for engineering velocity. Launched 2020, adopted by 1000+ startups. Features: issue tracking, sprints, roadmaps, cycle-based planning, Slack integration, GitHub sync. Key differentiator is speed and UX, Linear loads instantly, keyboard-native, minimal config. Takes 1 week to master. Used by teams who value product velocity over enterprise features.

Vad är Linear Issue Tracking

Linear is a modern issue tracking and project management platform built for software engineering teams. Unlike Jira (enterprise, feature-heavy) or GitHub Issues (minimal), Linear hits the sweet spot, fast, beautiful, keyboard-native, deeply integrated with development workflows. You create issues, organize them into cycles (sprints), track progress with burn-downs, and sync with GitHub for automatic PR/issue linking. Linear's design philosophy is simplicity: zero configuration, beautiful defaults, keyboard-first navigation. It loads in milliseconds (built on Vercel's infrastructure) and feels responsive even on slow networks.

🔧 VERKTYG & EKOSYSTEM
Linear web appSlack integrationGitHub integrationAPITeams and projectsCycle planningKeyboard shortcutsRoadmaps

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USA$75k$120k$170k
UK£42k£70k£100k
EU€46k€75k€105k
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❓ Vanliga frågor

Is Linear a Jira replacement?
Linear is simpler than Jira and optimized for software engineering teams. If you're using Jira for complex enterprise workflows, you might not replace it. If you're a startup using Jira's basic features, Linear will feel faster and cleaner.
Can I import issues from GitHub or Jira?
Yes. Linear has GitHub importer and can ingest issues from other tools. Migration usually takes a few hours depending on volume.
Does Linear have a free tier?
Linear offers a free plan for small teams (3 seats). Paid plans start at $7/user/month. Startup-friendly pricing.
How does Linear handle cycles?
Linear organizes work into cycles (typically 2-4 weeks). Issues are assigned to cycles; cycles have start/end dates and burn-down tracking. Simpler than Jira's releases/versions.
Can I customize Linear to match my team's process?
Linear is opinionated, it enforces a simpler process than Jira. You can customize statuses, labels, and templates, but workflows are more rigid. This simplicity is a feature, not a limitation.

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