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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Okta
Engineering and Product Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | $2/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 600 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 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
Okta — Key Specs
- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Linear or Okta?+
Okta starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Linear at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Linear or Okta?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Okta additionally supports ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Linear or Okta?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 600 requests per minute. Linear: 600 req/min. Okta: 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. Okta 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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