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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Linear vs Sansan
Engineering and Product Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Linear | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 600 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | JP-Tokyo |
| 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
Sansan — Key Specs
- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Linear or Sansan?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Linear at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Linear or Sansan?+
Linear additionally supports SOC2, GDPR. Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Linear or Sansan?+
Linear has a higher API rate limit at 600 requests per minute. Linear: 600 req/min. Sansan: 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. Sansan has hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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