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June vs Linear

June logo

June

Software

B2B product analytics

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: June the pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • They diverge on capability: June covers B2B analytics, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which June and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where June and Linear differ
AttributeJuneLinear
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20212019

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 June

  • B2B analytics
  • Account tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Segment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language 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
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

June

  • Company-level product analytics for B2B SaaSnot Linear
  • Spotting churn risk from account usage patternsnot Linear
  • Pushing product usage data into Salesforce, HubSpot or Attionot Linear

Linear

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

Where each one falls short

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

June

  • The pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • There is no startup plan; the vendor states June is a fit for companies with at least $1M of ARR
  • Setup fees are charged separately and the vendor states they vary based on implementation complexity
  • The vendor states June is a poor fit for products with a large user base but low revenue per user

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

June

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 user
    • 30 days retention

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 June if

  • You need b2b analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account tracking.
June 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 June or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. June 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, June or Linear?
June starts at Free and Linear at Free.
Does June or Linear run on more platforms?
June runs on Web. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use June for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is June best used for?
June is most often used for company-level product analytics for b2b saas, spotting churn risk from account usage patterns, pushing product usage data into salesforce, hubspot or attio. Of those, company-level product analytics for b2b saas and spotting churn risk from account usage patterns are not what Linear is typically brought in for.
What can June do that Linear cannot?
June covers B2B analytics, Account tracking, Cohort analysis, Dashboards. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Both handle Slack, GDPR.
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