How much does Linear cost in 2026?
Quick Answer: Linear raised its prices in 2026. As of July 2026: Free (250 issues, up to 10 users), Basic $10/user/month billed annually ($12 monthly; up from $8 and formerly called Standard), Business $16/user/month billed annually ($18 monthly; up from $14), and custom Enterprise (roughly $40/user at 200+ seats). A new AI feature, "Coding Sessions" (beta), consumes separately-purchased usage-based AI credits. Linear is cloud-only, and its differentiation is performance and opinionated design rather than price.
Linear Pricing (as of July 2026)
Linear raised its per-user prices in 2026 and added AI credits.
| Plan | Price | Issues | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 250 | 10 |
| Basic | $10/user/mo annual ($12 monthly) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Business | $16/user/mo annual ($18 monthly) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Enterprise | Custom (~$40/user at 200+ seats) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
The 2026 change: Basic rose from $8 to $10 (formerly "Standard") and Business from $14 to $16 (annual, per user). A new "Coding Sessions" (beta) AI feature consumes separately-purchased, usage-based AI credits. Business adds Linear Insights and Asks Pro; Enterprise adds SAML SSO and audit logs. Annual billing saves 20%; Linear is cloud-only (no self-hosted option).
How Linear compares (50 engineers)
| Tool | Monthly | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Basic | $500 | Fast, opinionated |
| Jira Standard | ~$396 | Deep, configurable |
| Shortcut Standard | ~$425 | Similar audience |
| ClickUp Business | ~$600 | Broader features |
Linear stays competitive at engineering scale; the differentiation is speed and design, not price.
Editor's Note: Linear's pull is performance and a deliberately opinionated workflow that engineering teams adopt willingly, which is why it holds price against cheaper Jira. Re-checked July 2026: Linear lifted list prices (Basic $8→$10, Business $14→$16 annual) and added usage-based AI "Coding Sessions" credits — so for a 50-engineer team the seat cost is now $500-$800/month before AI, and the AI credits are a separate line to budget against actual coding-agent usage. — Rafal Fila, ShadowGen