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Linear vs Notion

Linear and Notion are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeLinearNotion
VendorLinearNotion
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, iOSWeb, Desktop, iOS, Android
Key featuresKeyboard issues, Cycles, ViewsPages, Databases, Blocks
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded20192016
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Linear has a higher user rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★).
  • Both Linear and Notion use a Freemium model.
  • Linear runs on Web, Desktop, iOS; Notion runs on Web, Desktop, iOS, Android.

Frequently asked questions

Is Linear or Notion better?

By user rating, Linear scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.7★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Linear or Notion?

Both Linear and Notion use a Freemium pricing model.

Are Linear and Notion open source?

No — neither Linear nor Notion is open source.

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