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Linear vs Miro

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Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Miro logo

Miro

Software

The visual workspace for innovation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues; Miro free tier limited to 3 editable boards; additional boards must be shared as read-only
  • They diverge on capability: Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Miro covers Infinite canvas.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linear and Miro actually diverge.

Attributes where Linear and Miro differ
AttributeLinearMiro
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb
Founded20192011

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 Linear

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

Only in Miro

  • Infinite canvas
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Digital sticky notes
  • Diagramming
  • Mind mapping
  • Video chat
  • Screen sharing
  • Templates

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Linear

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

Miro

  • Collaborative whiteboarding and diagrammingnot Linear
  • Team brainstorming and ideation sessionsnot Linear
  • Project planning and workflow visualisationnot Linear
  • Remote team collaborationnot Linear

Where each one falls short

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

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

Miro

  • Free tier limited to 3 editable boards; additional boards must be shared as read-only
  • AI credits heavily restricted: 25 credits per member per month on Starter, 50 on Business
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum 30 members
  • Large projects with numerous nested objects may impact performance on lower tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Miro

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Miro review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Miro if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
Miro review

Questions people ask

Is Linear or Miro better?
Neither clearly leads. Linear starts at Free and Miro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linear or Miro?
Linear starts at Free and Miro at Free.
Does Linear or Miro run on more platforms?
Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Miro runs on Web.
Can I use Linear for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Linear best used for?
Linear is most often used for issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issues, strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and prds from idea to launch, agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requests, code review with structural diffs for human and agent output. Of those, issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issues and strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and prds from idea to launch are not what Miro is typically brought in for.
What can Linear do that Miro cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Miro covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Digital sticky notes, Diagramming. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR.
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