Head-to-Head Comparison

Notion vs Linear: All-in-One vs Focused Tool

Notion is a versatile workspace for docs, databases, and project management. Linear is purpose-built for fast issue tracking. Notion for documentation, Linear for development workflows.

Notion AI
Linear

Last updated: 2025-01

Side-by-Side Comparison

Notion AI

Best For
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Learning Curve
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Pricing
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Speed
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Docs
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Issue Tracking
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Integrations
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Linear

Best For
Issue tracking
Learning Curve
Very Easy
Pricing
Free tier + $10/mo
Speed
Excellent
Docs
Basic
Issue Tracking
Excellent
Integrations
Dev-focused

Winner by Category

Best for Beginners

notion

More versatile for learning

Best for Customisation

notion

Highly flexible databases

Best for Speed

Linear

Built for fast keyboard workflows

Best for Learning

notion

Can adapt to any workflow

Best Value

Tie

Same pricing structure

Our Recommendation

Use Notion for docs, wikis, and general project tracking. Use Linear for engineering team issue tracking and sprints.

When to Choose Each Tool

1

Choose Notion

Documentation and general project management

2

Choose Linear

Software development issue tracking

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