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Linear
Project Management
★ 4.7
rating
$8/user/mo (Basic)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
★ Winner
Things 3
Project Management
★ 4.7
rating
$9.99 (iPhone), $19.99 (iPad)
Quick verdict
Things 3 wins for apple users who value beautiful design and want gtd-inspired.
Things 3 has a 4.7 rating vs 4.7 for Linear. Linear is the better pick if you need software engineering teams who want fast, beautiful issue tracking without jira .
Performance overview
Linear
Things 3
Overall
4.74.7
Ease of use
4.44.9
Value for money
4.95.0
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Linear if...
Best for
Software engineering teams who want fast, beautiful issue tracking without Jira overhead.
Fastest project management UI — every action feels instant
Beautiful, minimal design that engineers love
Choose Things 3 if...
Best for
Apple users who value beautiful design and want GTD-inspired personal task management.
Most beautifully designed task manager available
One-time purchase — no subscription fees