Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Jira
Software Development Project Management · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | $0/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minTie | 200 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Linear — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Fastest issue tracker — keyboard-first, sub-100ms UI
- ✓Linear AI: auto-triage, write issue descriptions, find duplicates
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant
- ✓Best product for engineering teams at seed to Series B
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Which is lower-priced, Linear or Jira?+
Jira starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Linear at $8/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Linear and Jira list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Linear or Jira?+
Both Linear and Jira have the same documented API rate limit of 200 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Linear and Jira support?+
Linear lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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