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Head-to-Head Specification Audit

Notion vs Linear

AI-Powered Workspace · Global

Project Management

Notion

AI-Powered Workspace · Global

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Project Management

Linear

Software Development Project Management · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricNotionLinear
Starting Price$10/mo$8/moBetter
API Rate Limit100 req/min200 req/minBetter
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, ISO27001SOC2, GDPR
Hosting RegionsUS-East, EU-WestUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations6 listedBetter6 listed

Notion — Key Specs

  • Notion AI: write, summarise, translate, analyse — embedded in docs
  • Database, wiki, project management — replaces 5 tools
  • SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001 compliant
  • GDPR DPA available — EU data residency on Business tier

Linear — Key Specs

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Notion or Linear?+

Linear starts at $8/mo, which is lower than Notion at $10/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Notion or Linear?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR. Notion additionally supports ISO27001.

Which has a higher API rate limit — Notion or Linear?+

Linear has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Notion: 100 req/min. Linear: 200 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Notion is evaluated for AI-Powered Workspace in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Linear has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 26 June 2026

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