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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Asana vs Linear
Operations & Marketing Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Asana | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $10.99/mo | $8/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listed | 8 listedBetter |
Asana — Key Specs
- ✓Timeline view with dependency mapping for complex project planning
- ✓Workload view shows team capacity in real time to prevent burnout
- ✓Rules automate repetitive task routing with no-code triggers
- ✓GDPR-compliant EU data residency available on paid plans
Linear — Key Specs
- ✓Sub-100ms UI — fastest issue tracker available by independent benchmarks
- ✓Git branch automation creates issues from PR titles and closes them on merge
- ✓Cycles (sprints) with automatic velocity tracking and burndown charts included
- ✓Linear Asks connects customer feedback directly to engineering issues
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Asana or Linear?+
Linear starts at $8/mo, which is lower than Asana at $10.99/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Asana or Linear?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA, SOC2.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Asana is evaluated for Operations & Marketing Teams 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: 11 June 2026