Linear
Toggl Plan
| Feature | Linear | Toggl Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | From $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | software-teams, startups, product-teams, engineering-teams | small-teams, agencies, creative-teams, project-managers |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timelines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Milestones | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workload Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Linear Pros
- Incredibly fast
- Beautiful design
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Limited customization
- Opinionated workflow
- No time tracking
✓ Toggl Plan Pros
- Beautiful visual timelines
- Simple interface
- Team workload view
- Easy onboarding
✗ Toggl Plan Cons
- Limited features vs competitors
- No free tier
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Linear is built for software teams and startups, with a focus on issues and cycles. Toggl Plan targets small teams and agencies and leads with timelines and task-boards.
Pricing is close: Linear starts at $8/mo versus $9/mo for Toggl Plan — not a deciding factor on its own.
Linear has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Toggl Plan requires a paid subscription from day one.
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 beautiful visual timelines matters most to you, Toggl Plan may still be the right call.