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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Linear
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $8/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Project Management |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
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, Greenhouse or Linear?+
Linear starts at $8/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or Linear?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Greenhouse additionally supports CCPA, NYC LL144.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or Linear?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. Linear: 300 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Greenhouse is evaluated for Applicant Tracking System 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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