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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Linear
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $8/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Jira — Key Specs
- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
Linear — Key Specs
- ✓Fastest issue tracker in the market — sub-50ms response time
- ✓Built-in roadmap, cycles (sprints), and project views
- ✓Git integration creates branches and PRs from issues automatically
- ✓Favoured by high-performance engineering teams: Notion, Loom, Vercel use it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Jira or Linear?+
Jira starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Linear at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Jira or Linear?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2. Jira additionally supports ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Jira or Linear?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Jira: 200 req/min. Linear: 300 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Jira is evaluated for Software Development Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Linear has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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