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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs freee
Engineering and Product Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | freee |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/moBetter | $26/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 600 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | Project Management | Finance & Accounting |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | APPI |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | JP-Tokyo, JP-Osaka |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Linear — Key Specs
- ✓Fastest issue tracker (keyboard-first)
- ✓Built for engineering teams
- ✓GitHub sync
- ✓Cycles = Sprints with zero friction
- ✓Used by best SA tech startups
freee — Key Specs
- ✓#1 cloud accounting software in Japan — 3.5M+ users
- ✓Full Japanese tax compliance: consumption tax, corporate tax, year-end filing
- ✓My Number (個人番号) management built-in
- ✓Seamless e-invoice (電子帳簿保存法) compliance for 2024 mandate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Linear or freee?+
Linear starts at $8/mo, which is lower than freee at $26/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Linear or freee?+
Linear additionally supports SOC2, GDPR. freee additionally supports APPI.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Linear or freee?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 600 requests per minute. Linear: 600 req/min. freee: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Linear is evaluated for Engineering and Product Teams in Global with hosting regions: US, EU. freee has hosting regions: JP-Tokyo, JP-Osaka. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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