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PlaneMost similar to Linear in what it does, its category and its price.
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FuseBaseHas a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5.
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BeforeSunsetFrom $8/mo, against from $10/mo for Linear.
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Decktopus AIRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Linear.
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At a glance
Green means better than Linear, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LinearBaseline | 4.5 | $10/mo | Yes | Product development platform for planning, building and shipping that puts AI agents beside people, with Linear Agent, Triage Intelligence for routing and labeling issues, Code Intelligence and an MCP server. | |
| Plane | 4.3−0.2 | $6/mo$4 less | Yes | Open-source project management with a built-in wiki and workspace-aware AI agents. | vs Linear |
| Decktopus AI | 4.0−0.5 | $14.99/mo$4.99 more | Yes | AI presentation software that turns a prompt or document into a formatted slide deck with speaker notes. | vs Linear |
| FuseBase | 4.1−0.4 | $32/mo$22 more | Yes | AI-native client portal and collaboration platform for agencies and consultants. | vs Linear |
| BeforeSunset | 4.0−0.5 | $8/mo$2 less | No | AI daily planner that builds a schedule from your tasks and tracks focus time with calendar sync. | vs Linear |
 Klart AI | 3.2−1.3 | Free | Yes | Two GPT-4o-powered Gmail add-ons - one drafts, translates in 13 languages, and flags harassment or sarcasm; the other auto-labels, archives, and manages spam without complex filters. | vs Linear |
 Hourtick | 3.8−0.7 | $29/mo$19 more | Yes | Time tracking, tasks and team chat where AI agents such as Claude, GPT and Grok can take assigned work, with their time and cost logged alongside people. | vs Linear |
 GeniePM | 3.1−1.4 | $9.99/moSame price | No | AI project-management assistant that writes user stories, tasks and descriptions from a project brief and exports them to Jira, Linear, Notion and ClickUp. | vs Linear |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Linear.
Plane
4.3$6/mo
vs Linear$4 less−0.2
Open-source project management with a built-in wiki and workspace-aware AI agents.
- Projects with epics, cycles and initiatives
- Integrated workspace wiki
- Workspace-aware AI agents
Open source with a self-hosting route out
AI credits are metered per seat on every tier
Decktopus AI
4.0$14.99/mo
vs Linear$4.99 more−0.5
AI presentation software that turns a prompt or document into a formatted slide deck with speaker notes.
- Prompt-to-deck generation via the proprietary DecktoGPT engine
- Speaker notes and formatted layouts generated alongside slide content
- Built-in form builder for collecting audience input inside a presentation
Full deck (outline, imagery, layout, speaker notes) generated from a short prompt, not only slide text
Month-to-month pricing ($24.99-$49.99) costs noticeably more than the annual rate
FuseBase
4.1$32/mo
vs Linear$22 more−0.4
AI-native client portal and collaboration platform for agencies and consultants.
- No-code, white-labeled client portals
- AI agents that recap meetings and auto-assign tasks
- Customizable task boards with kanban and progress views
Genuine free plan exists, not only a time-limited trial, for testing core portal features
Advanced tier at $332/month is a steep jump from Essentials for growing teams
BeforeSunset
4.0$8/mo
vs Linear$2 less−0.5
AI daily planner that builds a schedule from your tasks and tracks focus time with calendar sync.
- AI-generated time-blocked daily schedules
- Calendar sync across personal and team plans
- Mood and focus tracking (Oasis tools)
Combines planning, scheduling, and focus tracking in one workspace instead of three apps
No perpetual free plan; only a trial period before billing starts
Klart AI
3.2Free
vs Linear−1.3
Two GPT-4o-powered Gmail add-ons - one drafts, translates in 13 languages, and flags harassment or sarcasm; the other auto-labels, archives, and manages spam without complex filters.
- GPT-4o-powered smart email replies and grammar enhancement
- Translation across 13 languages
- Sarcasm, harassment, and discrimination detection before sending
Named, real underlying model (GPT-4o) rather than vague AI claims
Free tier is limited to 10 requests per month
Hourtick
3.8$29/mo
vs Linear$19 more−0.7
Time tracking, tasks and team chat where AI agents such as Claude, GPT and Grok can take assigned work, with their time and cost logged alongside people.
- AI agents assigned tasks that log their own time and cost
- Task board and live team chat with task references
- Mac menu-bar timer, idle detection and offline mode
Free plan covers a team of any size with no per-person fee
Usage allowance, not seats, is the limit, so heavy agent use costs extra
GeniePM
3.1$9.99/mo
vs LinearSame price−1.4
AI project-management assistant that writes user stories, tasks and descriptions from a project brief and exports them to Jira, Linear, Notion and ClickUp.
- User stories, tasks and descriptions generated from a project brief
- Rephrase requests and unlimited ticket edits
- Exports to Jira, Linear, Notion, ClickUp and CSV
Targets a real time sink: writing tickets
Maintenance is unclear: a 2024 footer and a changelog subdomain that no longer resolves
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Linear free?
Linear has a free plan, and paid plans start from $10/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Linear?
Plane is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: FuseBase, Decktopus AI, Hourtick.
What is the cheapest alternative to Linear?
Among paid plans, Plane has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with Plane.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.