Linear vs Smartsheet: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Linear starts at $10/mo. Smartsheet starts at $12/mo. Linear is $2/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Smartsheet.
See price history: Linear · Smartsheet
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.
Enterprise work platform, taken private by Vista Equity + Blackstone for $8.4B in 2023. Positioned as the alternative to Excel + Asana for enterprise operations teams that need spreadsheet-like flexibility with permissions and audit trails. Distinctive for its dominance in construction, IT ops, and manufacturing verticals. Priced $9-$32/user/mo publicly, but real enterprise deals run $25K-$500K+ ARR. PE-owned — expect margin work at renewal.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Linear monthly | Linear annual | Smartsheet monthly | Smartsheet annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free / Pro | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 2 | Basic / Business | 10 | 8 | 24 | 19 |
| 3 | Business / Enterprise | 16 | 14 | custom | custom |
| 4 | Enterprise / Advanced Work Management | custom | custom | custom | custom |
What each is best for
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.
Enterprise work platform, taken private by Vista Equity + Blackstone for $8.4B in 2023. Positioned as the alternative to Excel + Asana for enterprise operations teams that need spreadsheet-like flexibility with permissions and audit trails. Distinctive for its dominance in construction, IT ops, and manufacturing verticals. Priced $9-$32/user/mo publicly, but real enterprise deals run $25K-$500K+ ARR. PE-owned — expect margin work at renewal.
At a glance
| Linear | Smartsheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Entry price | $10/mo | $12/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 25, 2026 | July 26, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 26, 2026. Tracked daily.