Software · head to head
Superhuman vs Linear
The short version
- Only Linear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Superhuman high pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
- They diverge on capability: Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Superhuman and Linear actually diverge.
| Attribute | Superhuman | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $30/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Superhuman
- Blazing fast performance
- AI-powered triage
- Split inbox
- Read statuses
- Remind me later
- Social insights
- Calendar integration
- Gmail
Only in Linear
- Fast, real-time sync
- Automatic issue tracking
- Cycles (sprints)
- Projects & milestones
- Custom workflows
- API & webhooks
- Built-in roadmaps
- GitHub
Both cover
- Keyboard-first design
- Slack
- SOC2
- 2FA
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Superhuman
- Email managementnot Linear
- Inbox zeronot Linear
- Team collaborationnot Linear
- Sales outreachnot Linear
- Executive communicationnot Linear
Linear
- Issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issuesnot Superhuman
- Strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and PRDs from idea to launchnot Superhuman
- Agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requestsnot Superhuman
- Code review with structural diffs for human and agent outputnot Superhuman
- Progress monitoring via dashboards tracking cycle times and project healthnot Superhuman
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Superhuman
- High pricing compared to free alternatives like Gmail
- Lacks unified inbox for managing multiple email accounts in a single view
- Limited calendar functionality compared to dedicated scheduling tools
- No native task management features
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
Superhuman
$30/month- Starter$30/month
- Email productivity
- Superhuman AI
- Team collaboration
- Business$40/month
- Auto Drafts
- Ask AI
- CRM integrations
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 Superhuman if
- You need blazing fast performance.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want ai-powered triage.
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 automatic issue tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Superhuman or Linear better?
- Neither clearly leads. Superhuman starts at $30/month and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Superhuman or Linear?
- Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $30/month for Superhuman and Free for Linear.
- Does Superhuman or Linear run on more platforms?
- Superhuman runs on Web, iOS. 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. Superhuman starts at $30/month.
- What is Superhuman best used for?
- Superhuman is most often used for email management, inbox zero, team collaboration, sales outreach. Of those, email management and inbox zero are not what Linear is typically brought in for.
- What can Superhuman do that Linear cannot?
- Superhuman covers Blazing fast performance, AI-powered triage, Split inbox, Read statuses. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints), Projects & milestones. Both handle Keyboard-first design, Slack, SOC2, 2FA.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Superhuman: How much does Superhuman cost?
Superhuman offers three plans: Starter at $30/user/month, Business at $40/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Annual billing provides approximately 16.7% savings, bringing the Starter plan to $25/month.
SourceSuperhuman: What email platforms does Superhuman work with?
Superhuman is compatible with Gmail and Outlook, and integrates with Google Calendar and Akiflow for calendar and task planning workflows.
SourceSuperhuman: Does the Business plan include CRM integrations?
Yes, the Business plan at $40/month unlocks CRM integrations with HubSpot and Salesforce, along with advanced AI features like Auto Drafts and Ask AI.
SourceSuperhuman: What happened to Superhuman after the Grammarly acquisition?
Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the Superhuman name while integrating with Grammarly's AI platform.
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