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Linear pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $16 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 4 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Annual billing required for best pricing - monthly billing is not available on all plans, and discounts favor annual commitments

2

Migration costs from Jira or other tools: While Linear offers import tools, complex Jira configurations may require manual migration effort costing significant engineering time

3

Integration limitations: Some third-party integrations require Zapier or custom development, adding $20-50/month for Zapier or developer time for custom solutions

4

Training and adoption: Teams deeply embedded in Jira workflows may need 2-4 weeks of adjustment time, impacting productivity during transition

5

Limited reporting customization: Advanced analytics may require exporting data to external BI tools, adding costs for tools like Metabase or Looker

6

No self-hosted option: Unlike Jira Server, Linear is cloud-only, which may not meet all enterprise compliance requirements without Enterprise tier

7

Guest access costs: While Standard includes guest access, heavy contractor usage can add up as guests count toward user limits on some activities

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $10 × 12) $3,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$600/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $29,500–$64,800
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Linear?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Linear charge for implementation?

Linear doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Linear support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Linear?

Most Linear plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Linear?

Many features marketed as part of Linear are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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