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Linear vs Teamtailor

Linear logo

Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teamtailor logo

Teamtailor

Software

Employer branding and ATS combined

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Linear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues; Teamtailor no price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
  • They diverge on capability: Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linear and Teamtailor actually diverge.

Attributes where Linear and Teamtailor differ
AttributeLinearTeamtailor
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192013

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 Linear

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

Only in Teamtailor

  • Career Site Builder
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Employer Branding
  • Analytics
  • Employee Referrals
  • Automation
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zapier

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 Teamtailor
  • Strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and PRDs from idea to launchnot Teamtailor
  • Agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requestsnot Teamtailor
  • Code review with structural diffs for human and agent outputnot Teamtailor
  • Progress monitoring via dashboards tracking cycle times and project healthnot Teamtailor

Teamtailor

  • Applicant tracking with a branded careers sitenot Linear
  • Managing candidate pipelines and recruitment marketing togethernot 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

Teamtailor

  • No price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
  • The pricing page lists no feature comparison, so what a given budget buys is not visible before contact

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

Teamtailor

$99/month
  • Teamtailor$99/month
    • Career Site
    • ATS
    • Analytics

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 Teamtailor if

  • You need career site builder.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want applicant tracking.
Teamtailor review

Questions people ask

Is Linear or Teamtailor better?
Neither clearly leads. Linear starts at Free and Teamtailor at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linear or Teamtailor?
Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Linear and $99/month for Teamtailor.
Does Linear or Teamtailor run on more platforms?
Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Teamtailor runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Linear for free?
Yes. Linear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teamtailor starts at $99/month.
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 Teamtailor is typically brought in for.
What can Linear do that Teamtailor cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder, Applicant Tracking, Employer Branding, Analytics. Both handle Slack, Zapier.
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