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Linear vs Todoist
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Linear and Todoist.
| Feature | Linear | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $0 |
| Target Audience | startups, developers | solopreneurs, startups, creators |
| Verified | Yes | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Categories | Project Management, Developer Tools | Productivity, Project Management |
| Key Features | Lightning-fast interface, Keyboard-first design, Cycles (sprints), Roadmaps, Triage & inbox | Natural language task input, Projects & sections, Priority levels, Labels & filters, Recurring due dates |
| Free Tier Quality | good | good |
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.
Todoist
Free: 5 projects, 5 collaborators. Pro: $5/month (300 projects, reminders, filters). Business: $8/user/month (team features, admin).
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (2)
Only in Linear (8)
Only in Todoist (7)
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
Todoist
- * Personal task management
- * GTD and productivity workflows
- * Daily planning and prioritization
- * Habit tracking with recurring tasks
- * Quick capture across devices
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
Todoist
Pros
- + Natural language parsing is best-in-class
- + Beautiful, minimal interface across all platforms
- + Quick-add from anywhere is incredibly fast
- + Reliable sync across devices
Cons
- - Free plan limited to 5 active projects
- - No time tracking built in
- - Collaboration features are basic compared to ClickUp
- - No built-in calendar view on free plan
Editorial Verdict
Both tools are evenly matched on price. Linear excels at software project tracking and sprints, while Todoist is stronger for personal task management.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team