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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Jira
Engineering and Product Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 600 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Linear — Key Specs
- ✓Fastest issue tracker (keyboard-first)
- ✓Built for engineering teams
- ✓GitHub sync
- ✓Cycles = Sprints with zero friction
- ✓Used by best SA tech startups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Linear or Jira?+
Jira starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Linear at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Linear or Jira?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Jira additionally supports ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Linear or Jira?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 600 requests per minute. Linear: 600 req/min. Jira: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Linear is evaluated for Engineering and Product Teams in Global with hosting regions: US, EU. Jira has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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