Linear vs Todoist
A side-by-side look at Linear and Todoist: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Linear if
- Startup and scale-up engineering teams
- Product teams that want a faster, simpler alternative to Jira
- Teams that run cycles or sprints tightly coupled to GitHub or GitLab
Choose Todoist if
- Individuals who want a fast, reliable personal task list
- Small teams sharing simple project task lists
- People who live in Google Calendar or Outlook
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Linear, Todoist
Highest editor rating
Linear · 4.5
| Compare | Linear |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $10/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.5 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Project Management |
| Pricing model | Free plan with unlimited members but an issue cap; Basic approximately $10 and Business approximately $16 per user per month billed monthly (about $8 and $14 annually), with Enterprise on custom pricing. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, API |
| Integrations | Discord, Figma, GitHub, GitLab, Intercom, Slack, Zapier, Zendesk |
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| AI assistant | No |
| API access | Yes |
| Browser extension | No |
| Calendar view | No |
| Comments & mentions | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Git integration | Yes |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Import & export | No |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Offline mode | No |
| Real-time collaboration | No |
| Reporting & dashboards | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | No |
| Unlimited users on free plan | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Linear or Todoist have a free plan?
- Both do. Linear and Todoist each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- Which is easier to use, Linear or Todoist?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Todoist is the easier of the two, scoring 5 out of 5 against 4 for Linear. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.