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Backlog vs Linear: catalog facts
BacklogLinear
Freemium

A free option is available; paid plans are not priced per user.

Freemium

A free tier is available, with paid plans for larger teams and more features.

Web Web
  • Built-in Git and SVN repositories
  • No per-user pricing
  • Keyboard-first interface built for speed
  • Cycles, triage and labels for planning engineering work
  • Hosted only
  • Code hosting is simpler than dedicated Git platforms
  • Hosted service only, with no self-hosted option
  • Opinionated workflow aimed at software teams rather than general task lists
Web application, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.