ClickUp vs Linear: Pricing Comparison (2026)
ClickUp and Linear both start at $10/mo on their entry tier.
All-in-one work platform positioned to replace "10 tools with one" (Asana + Trello + Jira + Notion + Google Docs). Distinctive for its aggressive feature velocity — often criticized as feature-overloaded but useful for teams wanting one tool for everything. Free tier includes unlimited tasks. Paid tiers priced aggressively low ($7-$19/user annual for Unlimited/Business) vs Asana ($10.99+) and Jira ($8+). Popular with founders and small ops teams.
Engineering-first issue tracker positioned as the modern alternative to Jira for small-to-mid engineering teams. Distinctive for its opinionated speed (keyboard-first, obsessively fast) and clean design that engineers actually like. Popular with venture-backed startups and design-conscious engineering orgs. Priced $8-$16/user/mo. Series B in 2024. Not a direct Jira replacement at enterprise scale (weaker admin controls) but eating Jira's mid-market share aggressively.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | ClickUp monthly | ClickUp annual | Linear monthly | Linear annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Unlimited / Basic | 10 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| 3 | Business | 19 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | custom | custom |
What each is best for
All-in-one work platform positioned to replace "10 tools with one" (Asana + Trello + Jira + Notion + Google Docs). Distinctive for its aggressive feature velocity — often criticized as feature-overloaded but useful for teams wanting one tool for everything. Free tier includes unlimited tasks. Paid tiers priced aggressively low ($7-$19/user annual for Unlimited/Business) vs Asana ($10.99+) and Jira ($8+). Popular with founders and small ops teams.
Engineering-first issue tracker positioned as the modern alternative to Jira for small-to-mid engineering teams. Distinctive for its opinionated speed (keyboard-first, obsessively fast) and clean design that engineers actually like. Popular with venture-backed startups and design-conscious engineering orgs. Priced $8-$16/user/mo. Series B in 2024. Not a direct Jira replacement at enterprise scale (weaker admin controls) but eating Jira's mid-market share aggressively.
At a glance
| ClickUp | Linear | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 28, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 28, 2026. Tracked daily.
