Why teams switch from Linear
Linear is built for engineering teams. Cycles, triage, project roadmaps — great if you're shipping code, overkill if you're managing anything else.
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Works for any team, not just software engineering
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Simpler mental model — boards, columns, cards, done
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No opinionated workflow (cycles, triage) forced on you
Feature comparison
FeatureWork FasterLinear
Kanban boards
Works for non-engineering teams
Threaded discussionsLimited
No forced workflow (cycles)
Per-board access control
Keyboard shortcuts
Optimistic updates
Checklists
Git integration
Roadmaps