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Function Point vs Linear

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Function Point

Software

Agency management software for operations, projects and finances

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linear logo

Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Linear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Function Point custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Function Point and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where Function Point and Linear differ
AttributeFunction PointLinear
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Function Point

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.

Function Point

No use cases recorded yet. See the Function Point review.

Linear

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

Where each one falls short

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

Function Point

  • Custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan

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

Function Point

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Function Point 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 Function Point if

Nothing in the data separates Function Point from Linear on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Function Point 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 Function Point or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. Function Point starts at On request and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Function Point or Linear?
Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Function Point and Free for Linear.
Does Function Point or Linear run on more platforms?
Function Point runs on Web. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Linear for free?
Yes. Linear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Function Point starts at On request.
What can Function Point do that Linear cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints).
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