Linear
Toggl Track
| Feature | Linear | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, engineering-teams, startups, product-managers | freelancers, agencies, consultants, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2006 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pomodoro | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Linear Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Dev-focused only
- Limited customization
- No docs feature
✓ Toggl Track Pros
- One-click timer start
- Works across all devices
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- 100+ integrations
✗ Toggl Track Cons
- Free plan limited to 5 users
- No invoicing built-in
- Project management features are basic
The Verdict
Linear is built for developers and engineering teams, with a focus on issues and cycles. Toggl Track targets freelancers and agencies and leads with time-tracking and reporting.
Pricing is close: Toggl Track starts at $9/mo versus $10/mo for Linear — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Toggl Track offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Linear takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
