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Fig vs Linear

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Fig

Development Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Linear

Technology

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and Linear differ
AttributeFigLinear
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryDevelopment ToolsTechnology
Founded20202019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fig

Nothing recorded that Linear does not also cover.

Only in Linear

  • Fast, real-time sync
  • Keyboard-first design
  • Automatic issue tracking
  • Cycles (sprints)
  • Projects & milestones
  • Custom workflows
  • API & webhooks
  • Built-in roadmaps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Linear

  • Issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issuesnot Fig
  • Strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and PRDs from idea to launchnot Fig
  • Agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requestsnot Fig
  • Code review with structural diffs for human and agent outputnot Fig
  • Progress monitoring via dashboards tracking cycle times and project healthnot Fig

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

Linear

  • No task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • No native time-tracking or hour-logging feature
  • No native Linux desktop app; official FAQ states it 'may come in the future but it's not on the roadmap for now'
  • Free tier capped at 250 issues and 2 teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Linear

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited members
    • 2 teams
    • 250 issues
  • Basic$10/month
    • 5 teams
    • Unlimited issues
    • Unlimited file uploads
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited teams
    • Private teams/guests
    • Triage Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML/SCIM
    • Granular admin controls
    • Invoice/PO billing

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Choose Linear if

  • You need fast, real-time sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.
Linear review

Questions people ask

Is Fig or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fig or Linear?
Fig starts at Free and Linear at Free.
Does Fig or Linear run on more platforms?
Fig runs on Web. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Fig for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Fig do that Linear cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints).
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