{"id":58279,"date":"2024-04-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=58279"},"modified":"2025-11-17T04:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:54:52","slug":"linear-vs-jira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/","title":{"rendered":"Linear Vs. Jira: Which Tool is Best for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your software development team spends all day, every day developing beautiful products for your customers, so they deserve something developed specifically for them. \ud83c\udf81 And we don\u2019t mean another company hoodie (even though they\u2019re the softest things in our closets)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re talking about a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-project-management-software\/\">project management software<\/a> that makes your team\u2019s life easier with issue tracking, integrations, automation, and real-time communication features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the most popular choices for software teams are Linear and Jira. (Though, they\u2019re certainly not the only names in the game. Get the scoop on all of your options with our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/monday-vs-jira\/\">Monday.com vs. Jira comparison<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/trello-alternatives\/\">Trello project management review<\/a>, and our look at the best <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/jira-alternatives\/\">Jira alternatives<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll provide a side-by-side comparison of Linear and Jira so you can decide if one is right for your team. Let\u2019s go! \ud83c\udfc1\ud83c\udfce\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_table-of-contents-fc467e39-0bbd-40d6-96b7-5629d3866da9\" class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-showtext=\"show\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Linear or Jira: Which Tool Is Best? 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#0-what-is-linear\">What is Linear?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#1-linear-features\">Linear features<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#7-linear-pricing\">Linear pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#8-what-is-jira\">What is Jira?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#9-jira-features\">Jira features<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#15-jira-pricing\">Jira pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#16-in-the-battle-of-linear-and-jira-which-software-wins\">In the Battle of Linear and Jira: Which Software Wins?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#17-speed\">Speed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#18-user-experience\">User experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-jira\/#19-flexibility\">Flexibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linear vs Jira vs ClickUp: The Ultimate Developer Workflow Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Linear<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Jira<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/signup\">ClickUp<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Speed &amp; Performance<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Very fast load times with real-time syncing; minimal UI keeps actions quick<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Slower load times due to heavier architecture<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fast, responsive, and optimized even for large workspaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Ease of Use<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Clean, intuitive, minimal setup; easy for first-time users<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Steeper learning curve; requires configuration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Simple to start, highly customizable without being overwhelming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Issue Tracking<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Built primarily for bug tracking with lightweight workflows<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced issue tracking with deep configuration abilities<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Robust, flexible issue tracking with custom statuses, fields, and automation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Project Planning<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Supports sprints, roadmaps, and streamlined backlogs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Offers Agile boards, dependencies, roadmaps, and automations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced roadmaps, dependencies, Gantt charts, sprint management, and templates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Customization<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Limited fields and workflow customization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Highly customizable workflows, fields, and boards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fully customizable workflows, statuses, views, automations, and roles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Collaboration<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Task-level discussions, team updates, simple comms<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Context-rich discussions, dev-focused collaboration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Docs, whiteboards, chat, tasks, real-time collaboration all in one place<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Integrations<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Strong selection (GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma, Sentry, etc.)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wider app ecosystem; supports more platforms<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">1,000+ integrations<\/a>, replaces multiple tools with built-in features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Platform Availability<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Web only<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome extension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Pricing<\/em>*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free plan; paid tiers at $8 and $14\/user<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free plan; paid tiers at $7.75, $15.25, Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free Forever; paid plans start at $7\/user; scalable for all teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Best For<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fast-moving dev teams who want simplicity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Larger engineering teams needing deep configuration at scale<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Teams wanting Linear\u2019s simplicity + Jira\u2019s power in one platform<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Please check the tool website for the latest pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-linear\">What is Linear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41318\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Linear.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Linear.png 1012w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Linear-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Linear-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Linear-700x376.png 700w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1012\" height=\"544\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/linear.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Linear<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While many teams use Linear as <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/task-management-software\/\">task management software<\/a>, its main use is bug tracking\u2014that\u2019s what it was built for and what it does best. It\u2019s great for those who follow a Scrum process and will allow you to track your active sprint as well as other tasks that aren\u2019t related to the sprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your team\u2019s motto is \u201csimplify, simplify, simplify,\u201d then Linear might be right for you. It doesn\u2019t require much setup, offers a lot of shortcuts, and has an intuitive user interface that\u2019s ideal for multiple teams. (We\u2019ve heard more than one Linear user describe the UX as \u201csexy.\u201d) \ud83d\udc83\ud83d\udd7a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in exchange for all this sexy simplicity, you sacrifice customization options. One Linear issue is that it offers only a few predefined fields: four <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/priority-levels\/\">levels of priority<\/a>, labels, estimates, and an assignee. And although Linear allows you to track multiple projects, some users report that the lack of project boards makes it more difficult than other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear may be better for startups or companies looking for a program for their software team (and only their software projects). It may not be the best choice for companies that want to use a single project management software across all high-performance teams from product development to finance to marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-alternatives\/\">Linear alternatives<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-linear-features\">Linear features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at Linear\u2019s features so you can decide if this program aligns with your team\u2019s needs and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-speed-of-the-platform\">1. Speed of the platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast load time with real-time syncing is one of the features that sets Linear apart. \ud83c\udfc3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its streamlined design, Linear loads in about half the time that it takes Jira to load. It also offers a lot of built-in keyboard shortcuts and automations, so everyone can <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-work-faster\/\">work faster and with less frustration<\/a>\u2014whether it\u2019s setting up a new project or taking in a new ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-planning-operations-and-capabilities-\">2. Planning operations and capabilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58287\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Planning-features-in-Linear.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Planning-features-in-Linear.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Planning-features-in-Linear-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Planning-features-in-Linear-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Planning-features-in-Linear-700x408.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Linear vs Jira: Planning features in Linear\" width=\"1200\" height=\"699\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Planning features in <a href=\"https:\/\/linear.app\/features\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Linear<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear allows you to create new issue-tracking tasks in seconds. It also has options to organize several projects, create company or <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/resources\/software-teams\/product-roadmap\">product roadmaps<\/a>, organize projects based on where they fit into your roadmap, and set up a backlog for new issues and ideas. You can also set issues in your backlog to close after a certain period of inactivity so you\u2019re not getting bogged down by out-of-date ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-progress-tracking-\">3. Progress tracking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this program offers a notifications inbox to give your everyone updates on their projects and mentions. You can also set up multiple filters and views, add labels to tasks, or use a search feature to find what you\u2019re looking for quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-collaboration-and-clear-priorities-across-the-organization\">4. Collaboration and clear priorities across the organization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58285\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Collaboration-features-in-Linear.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Collaboration-features-in-Linear.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Collaboration-features-in-Linear-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Collaboration-features-in-Linear-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Collaboration-features-in-Linear-700x400.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Linear vs Jira: Collaboration features in Linear\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collaboration features in <a href=\"https:\/\/linear.app\/features\/collaborate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Linear<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple to organize companies into teams of people who work together most frequently. Plus, you can send out team-wide project updates, and hold discussion on tasks so you don\u2019t lose out on any of the context you need to decide on your next steps. \ud83d\udc63<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-5-integrations\">5. Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear offers <a href=\"https:\/\/linear.app\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hundreds of integrations<\/a> to support existing workflows and access other platforms that work in tandem. There are too many to list, but here are some of the most-used apps that Linear integrates with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Figma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitHub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitLab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zapier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zendesk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also build your own integrations with Linear\u2019s API. But while this platform offers plenty of app integrations, it doesn\u2019t support as many platforms as Jira. This is strictly a web-based SaaS program\u2014which may or may not be the best for developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-linear-pricing\">Linear pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three different pricing options for Linear software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> The Free for Everyone Plan allows unlimited members, up to 250 active issues with an unlimited archive, import and export features, and access to all integrations and APIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $8 per user per month. This plan includes everything that you get with the free plan, plus unlimited issues and file uploads, guest accounts, private teams, and admin tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus:<\/strong> $14 per user per month. This option includes everything you get with the free and standard plans, plus increased privacy and security features, Linear Insights and data analysis features, service-level agreements, and priority support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-what-is-jira\">What is Jira?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-1400x922.png\" alt=\"Jira Issue Tracking Feature Example\" class=\"wp-image-47852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-1400x922.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-1536x1011.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-2048x1348.png 2048w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Jira-Issue-Tracking-Feature-Example-700x461.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jira<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira is made by software company Atlassian. But unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/confluence-vs-jira\/\">Atlassian\u2019s other project management tool\u2014Confluence<\/a>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/jira-project-management\/\">Jira\u2019s project management<\/a> features are designed with software projects in mind. Jira offers more advanced issue tracking features while Confluence is designed as more of a knowledge and content management tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you always wanted to hang out with the most popular kid in school, Jira might be right for you. According to Atlassian, Jira is the number one software <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/software-development-tools\/\">development tool<\/a> among Agile teams. (But who knows how long it\u2019ll hold onto that superlative?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of competitors\u2014like <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/monday-alternatives\/\">Monday.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/basecamp-alternatives\/\">Basecamp<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/trello-alternatives\/\">Trello<\/a>, and of course, Linear\u2014trying to steal Jira\u2019s homecoming crown. \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira offers a lot of customization options that can make it easier to scale as your company roadmap changes. But some users find all the options make the platform more difficult\u2014and less intuitive\u2014to use. Setting up new tasks, projects, and dashboards can be time-consuming, and often requires a product manager who has a lot of Jira-specific expertise\u2014so maybe not the best if you work with a small team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the customization options make it easier to retrofit Jira for teams outside of software and engineering, it was still designed with developers in mind. As such, it might be difficult for project management teams that don\u2019t have a developer\u2019s mindset to set up their workspace. (Picture multiple training sessions in your future.) \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-jira-features\">Jira features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take a deep dive into Jira software, check out our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/jira-review\/\">Jira review<\/a>. For the purposes of this comparison, here are the main features that draw teams to Jira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-1-numerous-templates\">1. Numerous templates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to address criticism that Jira can be difficult to set up, the program offers multiple templates for DevOps, bug tracking, Scrum, and Kanban boards. Since Linear is designed specifically for Scrum processes, Jira may be a better option for Agile teams that prefer access to the Kanban methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-2-planning\">2. Planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1400x805.png\" alt=\"Jira Roadmap Example\" class=\"wp-image-40794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1400x805.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-1536x883.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example-700x402.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jira-Roadmap-Example.png 1848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roadmap example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira\/features\/roadmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jira<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira allows you to access Agile boards for each project and to automate parts of your planning process. You can also set dependencies for tasks within a project. That way, you know that if one step isn\u2019t completed you can\u2019t move on to a dependent step. You can also use the software for higher-level planning to manage roadmaps and show where each project fits into your roadmap. \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-3-collaboration-tools\">3. Collaboration tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your team members will get notifications of their tasks and mentions, and you can easily send code and update everyone on a project\u2019s deployment status. Plus, you can have discussions on tasks so anyone who looks at the task will understand the full context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50194\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coda-pack-with-Jira.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coda-pack-with-Jira.png 1058w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coda-pack-with-Jira-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coda-pack-with-Jira-768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coda-pack-with-Jira-700x674.png 700w\" alt=\"Coda pack with Jira\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1018\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Via Jira<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-4-customization-features\">4. Customization features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizability is what sets Jira apart from other tools. Although it may take time for your team members to learn how to use these features to their full potential, you\u2019ll have the ability to manage a project by team or company. Also. you can customize your workflow to any style of work from Scrum to Kanban to however your heart feels like tackling a project this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-5-integrations\">5. Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira also integrates with hundreds of apps. There are even more options in <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.atlassian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jira\u2019s app integration library<\/a> than in Linear\u2019s, but unlike Linear, Jira doesn\u2019t offer an API to allow you to set up your own integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the most popular Jira integrations used by high-performance teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Figma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitHub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitLab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salesforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zapier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zendesk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira also supports more platforms than Linear with apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android, as well as a web-based SaaS interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-jira-pricing\">Jira pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Linear, Jira also offers a free plan and other pricing plans for companies of any size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> This plan supports up to 10 users, unlimited project boards, backlog, and roadmaps, reporting and data insights, 2GB of storage, and community support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $7.75 per user per month. You\u2019ll get everything included in the free plan, plus up to 35,000 users, assigned user roles and permissions, audit logs, 250 GB of data storage, and business hours customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> $15.25 per user per month. This plan includes everything in the free and standard plan, plus advanced roadmaps, sandbox and release tracks, project archiving, service-level agreements, unlimited data storage, and 24\/7 customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> This plan\u2019s pricing will need to be negotiated directly with Atlassian. In addition to everything included in the free, standard, and premium plans, it can support unlimited sites. Plus, it provides centralized security codes, user subscriptions, and 24\/7 support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-in-the-battle-of-linear-and-jira-which-software-wins\">In the Battle of Linear and Jira: Which Software Wins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear and Jira are both product management tools designed specifically for software development teams, and they offer a lot of similar solutions: Scrum process management, issue tracking, backlogs, roadmaps, collaboration features, and ample integrations. 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In the beginning, you likely won\u2019t have to provide much training to get started with Linear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-flexibility\">Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> Jira<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linear\u2019s weak point is its flexibility. It has established workflows and only a few options for customizing them. Jira allows you to set up workflows any you want. Jira also supports more platforms and will be easier to scale as your company grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bonus Comparisons: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/trello-vs-jira\/\">Trello Vs Jira<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-asana\/\">Linear vs <\/a><\/strong><\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/linear-vs-asana\/\">Asana<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notion-vs-confluence\/\">Confluence Vs Notion<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/aha-vs-jira\/\"><strong><em>Jira Vs Aha!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-meet-clickup-the-best-linear-and-jira-alternative\">Meet ClickUp: The Best Linear and Jira Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the best of both worlds\u2014project management software that\u2019s clean and intuitive like Linear yet scalable and customizable like Jira\u2014then you need to meet ClickUp. (Hi there!) \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is the project management app to replace all of your other apps. It\u2019s designed to work across all industries and all workflows. You can easily set up Scrum or Kanban boards for your <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/product-development-process\/\">product development team<\/a> while your marketing, finance, or supply chain teams can create project boards designed around their established workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39372\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/collboration-editing-in-clickup-docs.gif\" alt=\"collaborative live editing in ClickUp Docs\" width=\"960\" height=\"495\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Easily format and collaborate on Docs alongside the team without overlap in ClickUp<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple to plan, track, and collaborate on any project\u2014with nearly any tool. ClickUp supports current workflows with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">thousands of integrations<\/a>, including Slack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Figma, Zendesk, Salesforce, Zapier, and so many more. But the many <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/12-benefits-that-make-clickup-unique\/\">unique features of ClickUp<\/a> could allow you to give up some of these apps altogether. (Hello, savings!) \ud83d\udcb8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/compare\/jira-vs-clickup\">Jira compares to ClickUp<\/a>. If you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/switch-from-jira-to-clickup\/\">switch from Jira to ClickUp<\/a> (or from another solution to ClickUp), you can do so with a single click. Here are a few of the differences and how ClickUp can help streamline your workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-goals\">Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32172\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image20-2.gif\" alt=\"Store and categorize your goals into Goal Folders in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Neatly store and categorize similar goals into Goal Folders in ClickUp<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set company-wide goals, team-based goals, or individual goals. Then, turn them into <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/smart-goals\/\">SMART goals<\/a> with timelines, milestones, and scorecards. 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