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Linear vs Taiga
A side-by-side look at Linear (the paid SaaS) and Taiga (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Linear | Taiga | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Streamlined issue tracking built for software teams. | Agile project management with Scrum and Kanban. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | Mozilla-2.0 |
| Pricing | Free up to 10 users; Standard from $8/user/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
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Best for
Scrum-first teams that want a focused agile workflow.
Taiga strengths
- Dedicated Scrum and Kanban flows.
- Clean, focused UI.
- Free cloud tier available.
Taiga weaknesses
- Self-hosting is multi-service.
- Smaller integration ecosystem than Jira.
- Reporting features are lighter.
What's the catch with Linear?
- Opinionated — if Linear's model doesn't fit, there's friction.
- Cloud-only — no self-host option at any price.
- Minimal customization compared to Jira.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Linear: see Linear alternatives, or learn more about Taiga on its project page.
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