Head-to-Head Specification Audit
WorkOS vs Linear
Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | WorkOS | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $8/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minTie | 200 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Auth & Identity | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
WorkOS — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
- ✓SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
- ✓Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, WorkOS or Linear?+
WorkOS 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 WorkOS and Linear list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR in their vendor documentation. WorkOS additionally lists ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — WorkOS or Linear?+
Both WorkOS and Linear 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 WorkOS and Linear support?+
WorkOS lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Linear lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. 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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