Linear ($0–$120/team/mo) vs ClickUp ($0–$19/user/mo) — see which is cheaper for engineering teams and how they compare.
| Tool | Free Tier | Mid Tier | Top Tier | Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | $0 | $7/mo | $120/mo | Per team/month |
| ClickUp | $0 | $10/user/mo | $19/user/mo | Per user/month |
Pricing current as of April 2026. Linear charges per team (flat rate). ClickUp charges per user and raised prices significantly in February 2026.
| Plan | Price | Team Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 10 members | Solo devs, small teams, testing |
| Starter | $7/mo | Unlimited members | Growing teams, priority support |
| Pro | $120/mo | Unlimited members | Enterprise, SSO, advanced reports |
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Solo use, small teams (2-3 people) |
| Unlimited | $10/user/mo | $10/user/mo | Small teams, full feature access |
| Business | $19/user/mo | $19/user/mo | Large teams, advanced reporting |
Note: ClickUp raised prices in February 2026. Unlimited plan went from $7→$10 (+43%), Business from $12→$19 (+58%).
| Feature | Linear | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Issue tracking (dev-focused) | ✓ (Native, optimized) | ~ (General purpose) |
| Kanban boards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timeline/Gantt | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team chat/messaging | ✓ (Native) | ~ (Limited) |
| Developer experience | ✓ (Built for engineers) | ~ (Multi-purpose) |
| API & webhooks | ✓ (Excellent) | ✓ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
1 team = $7/month ($84/year) — unlimited members
Linear's flat team rate never increases regardless of team size.
10 users × $10/month = $100/month ($1,200/year)
ClickUp's per-user pricing scales with headcount. Each new engineer adds $10/month. Feb 2026 price increase (+43%) makes this more expensive.
Linear is ~14x cheaper: Linear $84/year vs ClickUp $1,200/year
Even after ClickUp's price hikes, Linear's flat rate is dramatically cheaper for teams larger than 5-6 people.
Choose Linear if: You're a development team. You want a fast, specialized tool for issue tracking. Cost matters. You need native team chat and excellent developer experience.
Choose ClickUp if: You need an all-in-one tool for multiple departments. You value Gantt charts and portfolio-level features. You have a smaller team (5 or fewer people) where per-user pricing is manageable.
Key insight: For engineering teams, Linear wins on both cost and specialization. ClickUp's February 2026 price increases make it even less competitive. Linear's $7/month flat rate is hard to beat.
Both tools have changed pricing recently (Linear stable, ClickUp +43% in Feb 2026). Get alerts when either changes so you can evaluate costs in real-time.
Set up price alerts — free View full pricing trackerYes, significantly. A 10-person team pays $84/year for Linear vs $1,200/year for ClickUp. Linear's per-team pricing doesn't scale. ClickUp's per-user pricing ($10/user after the Feb 2026 increase) adds up quickly.
ClickUp increased prices to consolidate plans and adjust for market conditions. The Unlimited plan went from $7→$10/user (+43%), and Business went from $12→$19/user (+58%). These are significant increases for teams on paid plans.
Linear is purpose-built for software engineering and product teams. Product managers and designers can use it, but it's not designed for non-technical teams. ClickUp is better for cross-functional organizations.
No. ClickUp charges per user per month. There's no flat team rate like Linear offers. This makes ClickUp more expensive as teams grow.
Yes. Linear's free plan supports up to 10 team members. ClickUp's free plan is limited to smaller teams and fewer features. Both are good for testing before committing to paid plans.
At 5 people, ClickUp costs $50/month ($600/year) vs Linear at $7/month ($84/year). Linear is still 7x cheaper. Linear's advantage only grows with team size.