Linear pricing
Issue tracking for software teams: free with unlimited members, Basic $10/user/mo yearly ($12 monthly).
What real teams pay
| Setup | Plan | Annual billing /mo | Monthly billing | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | Basic | $30 | $36 | 3 users × $10 |
| Growing team · 10 users | Basic | $100 | $120 | 10 users × $10 |
| Company · 50 users | Basic | $500 | $600 | 50 users × $10 |
Plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | Unit | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Per user /mo | per user Free is limited to 2 teams and 250 issues | Unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues, Linear Agent. |
| Basic | $12 | $10 | Per user /mo | per user | 5 teams, unlimited issues, unlimited file uploads, admin roles. |
| Business | $18 | $16 | Per user /mo | per user | Unlimited teams, private teams and guests, Triage and Code Intelligence, Linear Insights, Zendesk and Intercom integrations. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Per user /mo | per user | Custom — annual billing only; contact sales. |
Free plan, trial & add-ons
| Forever free | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed |
| Free / trial notes | Free for everyone: $0, unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues. |
| Add-ons & extras | No paid add-ons listed on the pricing page. |
| Pricing unit | Per user |
| Source | https://linear.app/pricing · checked 2026-11-04 |
Gotchas
- 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.
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FAQ
How much does Linear cost in 2026?
The cheapest paid plan is Basic: $12/user/mo billed monthly, $10/user/mo billed annually. Checked on the official pricing page 2026-11-04.
What would a real team pay for Linear?
Small team · 3 users (annual): $30/mo (Basic). Growing team · 10 users (annual): $100/mo (Basic). Company · 50 users (annual): $500/mo (Basic).
Does Linear have a free plan?
Free for everyone: $0, unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues.
How does Linear handle AI?
Linear Agent is available on every plan; Triage Intelligence and Code Intelligence come with Business. No AI usage price listed.
What limits or extra costs should I watch for on Linear?
Free stops at 250 issues — most active teams outgrow it quickly. No paid add-ons listed on the pricing page.