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HubSpot CRM vs Linear

HubSpot CRM logo

HubSpot CRM

Software

Free CRM for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linear logo

Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HubSpot CRM starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • They diverge on capability: HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HubSpot CRM and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where HubSpot CRM and Linear differ
AttributeHubSpot CRMLinear
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20062019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 HubSpot CRM

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Email
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Salesforce
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support

Only in Linear

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

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zapier

What people use each for

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Video Conferencingnot Linear
  • Team Collaborationnot Linear
  • Project Managementnot Linear

Linear

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

Where each one falls short

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

HubSpot CRM

  • Starter tier starts at 15 USD per month per seat and Enterprise features like single sign-on require the 75 USD per month per seat tier

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

HubSpot CRM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • CRM
    • Landing pages
    • Email
  • Starter$50/month
    • Email campaigns
    • Advanced features
    • Support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom integration
    • Support

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 HubSpot CRM if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
HubSpot CRM 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 HubSpot CRM or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. HubSpot CRM 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, HubSpot CRM or Linear?
HubSpot CRM starts at Free and Linear at Free.
Does HubSpot CRM or Linear run on more platforms?
HubSpot CRM runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use HubSpot CRM for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is HubSpot CRM best used for?
HubSpot CRM is most often used for video conferencing, team collaboration, project management. Of those, video conferencing and team collaboration are not what Linear is typically brought in for.
What can HubSpot CRM do that Linear cannot?
HubSpot CRM covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Email, Reporting. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Both handle Slack, GitHub, Zapier.
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