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Linear vs Things

Linear and Things 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

AttributeLinearThings
VendorLinearCultured Code
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.8
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, iOSmacOS, iOS, watchOS
Key featuresKeyboard issues, Cycles, ViewsToday / Upcoming, Apple-native, No AI religion
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USAStuttgart, Germany
Founded20192009
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Linear and Things share the same user rating (4.8★).
  • Linear is Freemium, while Things is Paid.
  • Linear runs on Web, Desktop, iOS; Things runs on macOS, iOS, watchOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Linear or Things better?

Linear and Things are rated equally (4.8★) by users, so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, Linear or Things?

Linear is Freemium and Things is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Linear and Things open source?

No — neither Linear nor Things is open source.

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