Linear
ZenHub
| Feature | Linear | ZenHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | From $8.33/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, engineering-teams, startups, product-managers | development-teams, github-users, agile-teams, open-source-projects |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 |
| Issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roadmaps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Epics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sprint Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Burndown Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Linear Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Dev-focused only
- Limited customization
- No docs feature
✓ ZenHub Pros
- Lives inside GitHub
- No context switching
- Good sprint planning
- Roadmap feature
✗ ZenHub Cons
- GitHub only
- Limited outside development
- Expensive for large teams
The Verdict
Linear is built for developers and engineering teams, with a focus on issues and cycles. ZenHub targets development teams and github users and leads with kanban-boards and epics.
Pricing is close: ZenHub starts at $8.33/mo versus $10/mo for Linear — 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. ZenHub requires a paid subscription from day one.
Linear edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.2). 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 lives inside github matters most to you, ZenHub may still be the right call.
