Linear vs Asana (2026)

Linear is built for engineering. Asana is built for everyone. Pick based on your team composition.

Linear wins this one
For software teams, Linear's speed and developer-focused design make it the clear winner. Asana is better for non-engineering teams managing broader projects.
8.6

Linear

8.6

Asana

8.4
Feature Linear Winner Asana
100+ integrationsNoYes
Custom fieldsNoYes
Cycles & sprintsYesNo
Git integrationsYesNo
Goals & portfoliosNoYes
Issue trackingYesNo
Project viewsYesNo
RoadmapsYesNo
Task managementNoYes
Timeline viewNoYes
TriageYesNo
Workflow builderNoYes
Starting PriceFree / $8/user/moFree / $10.99/user/mo
Sultan's Score8.68.4

The Sultan's Verdict

For software teams, Linear's speed and developer-focused design make it the clear winner. Asana is better for non-engineering teams managing broader projects.