Is Linear or Plane free?

Both can be used for free. Linear: Free plan, paid from $8 a month. Plane: Free plan, paid upgrades.

Do I need to install Linear or Plane?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Linear can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Issue tracking that moves as fast as your keyboard.

Project and issue tracking with cycles, modules and pages.

Linear

Plane

Plan cycles, triage bugs and ship projects with a tool that feels instant. Almost everything has a shortcut.

Plane covers sprint planning, roadmaps and docs for product teams, and offers a free plan.

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