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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Notion vs Linear
AI-Powered Workspace · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Notion | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $10/mo | $8/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
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 in the market — sub-50ms response time
- ✓Built-in roadmap, cycles (sprints), and project views
- ✓Git integration creates branches and PRs from issues automatically
- ✓Favoured by high-performance engineering teams: Notion, Loom, Vercel use it
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 300 requests per minute. Notion: 100 req/min. Linear: 300 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: 10 July 2026
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