Linear vs Trello
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools and The 11 Best Project Management Software. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Linear ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Software and product teams running sprints, kanban boards, and agile ceremonies / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The fastest, most elegant issue tracker built specifically for modern software teams.
At a glance
| Linear | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8 |
| Best for | Fast, developer-focused teams | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $20/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
Linear
The fastest, most elegant issue tracker built specifically for modern software teams.
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