Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Jira vs Linear
Software Development Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $8/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | 600 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US, EU |
| Native Integrations | 8 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Jira — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Free plan supports up to 10 users with full scrum and kanban boards
- ✓Deep GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration auto-links every PR to an issue
- ✓Advanced Roadmaps visualises cross-team dependencies at the programme level
- ✓Atlassian Intelligence AI writes issue descriptions and summarises sprint progress
Linear — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Fastest issue tracker (keyboard-first)
- ✓Built for engineering teams
- ✓GitHub sync
- ✓Cycles = Sprints with zero friction
- ✓Used by best SA tech startups
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Jira or Linear?+
Jira 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 Jira and Linear list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Jira additionally lists ISO27001, CCPA, HIPAA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Jira or Linear?+
Linear has a higher documented API rate limit at 600 req/min versus Jira at 200 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Jira and Linear support?+
Jira lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Linear lists hosting regions: US, EU. 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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