Linear vs Trello: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Linear starts at $10/mo. Trello starts at $6/mo. Trello is $4/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Linear.
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.
Kanban board that started as a side project at Fog Creek and sold to Atlassian for $425M in 2017. Distinctive for the simple card-drag UX that spawned dozens of clones. Free tier includes unlimited cards; paid tiers add automation (Butler), admin controls, and advanced features. Popular with side projects and small teams that would find Jira overwhelming. Now positioned as Atlassian's SMB on-ramp to the broader Jira/Confluence stack.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Linear monthly | Linear annual | Trello monthly | Trello annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Basic / Standard | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | Business / Premium | 16 | 14 | 12.50 | 10 |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | 17.50 |
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.
Kanban board that started as a side project at Fog Creek and sold to Atlassian for $425M in 2017. Distinctive for the simple card-drag UX that spawned dozens of clones. Free tier includes unlimited cards; paid tiers add automation (Butler), admin controls, and advanced features. Popular with side projects and small teams that would find Jira overwhelming. Now positioned as Atlassian's SMB on-ramp to the broader Jira/Confluence stack.
At a glance
| Linear | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $10/mo | $6/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 25, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 28, 2026. Tracked daily.