Height vs Linear
Height and Linear are both modern project management tools targeting product and engineering teams who dislike the complexity of Jira. Height emphasises flexibility with multiple view types; Linear prioritises speed and keyboard-driven workflows.
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Flexible project management for autonomous teams vs Fast, streamlined issue tracking for modern teams.
| Feature | Height | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing from | Free, paid from $6.99/user/mo | Free, paid from $8/user/mo |
| Primary use case | Flexible project management with tasks and subtasks | Fast issue tracking with sprint cycles |
| Pricing | Free plan; Team at $6.99/user/mo | Free for small teams; Standard at $8/user/mo |
| Ease of use | Clean UI; multiple views available out of the box | Extremely fast; keyboard-first design |
| Key strength | Flexible views, AI features, and rich task attributes | Speed, developer-focused UX, and real-time sync |
| Key weakness | Smaller ecosystem; fewer integrations than Linear | Less flexible for non-engineering use cases |
| Team features | Teams, projects, goals, role-based access | Teams, cycles, projects, roadmaps |
The third option most teams miss
Picking between Height and Linear isn't the only choice.
Both Height and Linear are excellent modern PM tools - but if neither fits your exact workflow, Appaca builds a custom task tracker from scratch for your team.
- No code, no deployment, no devops
- Built-in database, dashboards, team access
- Refine with chat as your needs change
- Free to start, no per-seat pricing surprises
Common questions
It depends on priorities. Height offers more view flexibility and AI assistance. Linear is faster with a more opinionated developer workflow. Both are strong choices.
Height has project phases and milestones but does not use sprint terminology natively. Linear's Cycles are more sprint-like.
Height has invested heavily in AI for task management. Linear has added AI features but Height is currently more AI-forward.
Appaca is a third option for teams that don't want to choose between two existing tools. Instead of forcing your workflow into someone else's product, Appaca builds a custom app from a description - with built-in database, hosting, and team access. Try it free at appaca.ai.