Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Sansan
Software Development Project Management · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
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
Sansan — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Linear or Sansan?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Linear starts at $8/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Linear and Sansan list?+
Linear additionally lists GDPR, SOC2. Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Linear or Sansan?+
Linear has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Sansan at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Linear and Sansan support?+
Linear lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 1 October 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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