ClickUp vs Linear
ClickUp starts at $9/user/mo and Linear at $10/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | ClickUp | Linear | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $27/mo Core | $30/mo Basic | ClickUp |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $36/mo Core | $36/mo Basic | Tie |
| Growing team · 10 users | $90/mo Core | $100/mo Basic | ClickUp |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $120/mo Core | $120/mo Basic | Tie |
| Company · 50 users | $450/mo Core | $500/mo Basic | ClickUp |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $600/mo Core | $600/mo Basic | Tie |
At a glance
| Feature | ClickUp | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user |
| Watch out for | The $9 and $17 prices need yearly billing — monthly is $12 and $25. | Free stops at 250 issues — most active teams outgrow it quickly. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $9/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $12/user/mo | $12/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Core: per user | Basic: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | AI credits top-ups $10 per 10K credits. Enterprise and Max are sold with sales involvement. | No paid add-ons listed on the pricing page. |
All plans
ClickUp
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Core | $12 | $9 | per user |
| Business | $25 | $17 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
| Max | $120 | $100 | per user |
Linear
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user |
| Basic | $12 | $10 | per user |
| Business | $18 | $16 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Gotchas
ClickUp
- The $9 and $17 prices need yearly billing — monthly is $12 and $25.
- Free Forever caps storage at 60 MB.
- Every paid member is billed, so seats you forget to remove still cost money (watch your seat count at renewal).
Linear
- Free stops at 250 issues — most active teams outgrow it quickly.
- Yearly billing saves $2 per user per month.
- Private teams and guests need Business.
FAQ
Is ClickUp cheaper than Linear?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: ClickUp $90/mo on Core vs Linear $100/mo on Basic. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do ClickUp and Linear have free plans?
ClickUp: Free Forever plan: $0, unlimited free members, unlimited tasks, 60 MB storage, no credit card required. Linear: Free for everyone: $0, unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues.
How do ClickUp and Linear handle AI?
ClickUp: ClickUp Brain² is bundled by plan (trial on Free and Core, Brain² on Business, Scaled on Enterprise); extra AI credits are $10 per 10K credits. Linear: Linear Agent is available on every plan; Triage Intelligence and Code Intelligence come with Business. No AI usage price listed.