Linear vs Supabase
A side-by-side look at Linear and Supabase: 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 Supabase if
- Developers who want Postgres with auth and APIs out of the box
- Startups and indie projects replacing Firebase
- AI apps that need vector search alongside relational data
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Linear, Supabase
Highest editor rating
Tied
| 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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| Pros |
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| Cons |
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| AI assistant | No |
| API access | Yes |
| Authentication | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Git integration | Yes |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Managed database | No |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Reporting & dashboards | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | No |
| Self-hosting option | No |
| Serverless functions | No |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Two-factor authentication | No |
| Unlimited users on free plan | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Linear or Supabase have a free plan?
- Both do. Linear and Supabase each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- Which is easier to use, Linear or Supabase?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Linear is the easier of the two, scoring 4 out of 5 against 3 for Supabase. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.