Linear
Teamwork
| Feature | Linear | Teamwork |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $13.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | software-teams, startups, product-teams, engineering-teams | agencies, professional-services, client-work-teams, project-managers |
| Founded | 2019 | 2007 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Task Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gantt Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Linear Pros
- Incredibly fast
- Beautiful design
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Limited customization
- Opinionated workflow
- No time tracking
✓ Teamwork Pros
- Excellent for client-facing work
- Built-in time tracking and billing
- Unlimited free client users
- Comprehensive project templates
✗ Teamwork Cons
- Interface can feel cluttered
- Learning curve for full feature set
- Mobile app has limited features
The Verdict
Linear is built for software teams and startups, with a focus on issues and cycles. Teamwork targets agencies and professional services and leads with task-management and time-tracking.
On pricing, Linear is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $13.99/mo for Teamwork. That $5.99/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Linear edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Linear has a slight overall edge — but if excellent for client-facing work matters most to you, Teamwork may still be the right call.