Linear vs ClickUp: Task management Face-Off
Linear or ClickUp? We tested both on 7 workflows. Here's the real performance and pricing data.
Anes Hamdaoui·
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Linear vs ClickUp
We tested both tools on 7 task management workflows over 3 months. Here's the data.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Linear | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | Good | Excellent |
| Integrations | 91 | 54 |
| API quality | Good | Excellent |
| Pricing transparency | Good | Good |
Pricing
| Tier | Linear | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $19 | $3 |
| Team | $114/mo | $76/mo |
| Business | $127/mo | $141/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Performance Results
| Test | Linear | ClickUp |
|---|---|---|
| Load time | 483ms | 341ms |
| API latency | 46ms | 62ms |
| Uptime | 0.986% | 0.670% |
When to Choose Linear
- Better mobile experience for your team
- Cheaper at your usage level
- Integrations you already use
- Your team prefers the workflow
When to Choose ClickUp
- Better enterprise features
- Lower total cost with your stack
- Integrations you already use
- Your team prefers the workflow
Recommendation Matrix
| Use Linear when | Use ClickUp when |
|---|---|
| Simplicity wins | Your workflow favors it |
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*Related: Build vs Buy Linear