Linear
Miro
| Feature | Linear | Miro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, engineering-teams, startups | designers, product-teams, remote-teams, facilitators |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Linear Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Dev-focused only
- Limited customization
- No docs feature
✓ Miro Pros
- Infinite canvas
- Great for workshops
- Templates
- Integrations
✗ Miro Cons
- Can be slow with large boards
- Free plan limited
- Learning curve
The Verdict
Linear is best for developers and engineering-teams who need blazing fast. Miro is ideal for designers and product-teams looking for infinite canvas. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.