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Linear vs Okta
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Linear and Okta.
| Feature | Linear | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Enterprise |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $2 |
| Target Audience | startups, developers | enterprise |
| Verified | Yes | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | No |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Categories | Project Management, Developer Tools | Security, Developer Tools |
| Key Features | Lightning-fast interface, Keyboard-first design, Cycles (sprints), Roadmaps, Triage & inbox | Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-factor authentication, Lifecycle management, Auth0 (customer identity), 7,000+ app integrations |
| Free Tier Quality | good | None |
Pricing Breakdown
Linear
Free: up to 250 issues, unlimited members. Standard: $8/user/month (unlimited issues, cycles). Plus: $14/user/month (roadmaps, insights). Enterprise: custom.
Okta
Developer (Free): 100 MAUs. SSO: $2/user/month. MFA: $3/user/month. Lifecycle: $4/user/month. Auth0: from $23/month (1,000 MAUs). Enterprise: custom.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (2)
Only in Linear (8)
Only in Okta (8)
Use Case Fit
Linear
- * Software project tracking and sprints
- * Bug tracking and triage
- * Product roadmap planning
- * Engineering team velocity tracking
- * GitHub/GitLab integration for dev workflows
Okta
- * Enterprise single sign-on (SSO)
- * Multi-factor authentication
- * User lifecycle management
- * Customer identity (Auth0)
- * API security and access management
Linear
Pros
- + Blazingly fast interface
- + Beautiful, opinionated design
- + Excellent keyboard shortcuts
- + Great Git integration
- + Active development and updates
Cons
- - Less flexible than Jira for complex workflows
- - Limited free tier (250 issues)
- - No built-in time tracking
Okta
Pros
- + Industry-leading identity platform
- + 7,000+ pre-built integrations
- + Auth0 for developer-friendly identity
Cons
- - Expensive for small organizations
- - Complex setup
Editorial Verdict
Linear takes the lead for solo founders — it offers better value and is explicitly solo-friendly. Okta may still be the right pick if you need deep Security features or plan to scale to a larger team.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team