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Alternatives to Linear
5 products that do comparable work in Productivity. They are chosen by capability and score proximity, not by who asked to be here. Linear itself scores 60/100 in our rubric; the table shows where each alternative differs.
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linearthis product Purpose-built for planning and building products with AI agents. | 60/100 | n/v | iOS · API · Slack | 30 Oct 2026 |
| SuperhumanSuperhuman Superhuman is the AI productivity suite that gives you superpowers everywhere you work. So you can be more creative, strategic, and impactful. | 56/100 | n/v | MCP | 30 Oct 2026 |
| MotionMotion Motion is the #1 Rated Productivity Platform for the AI Era. AI Projects, AI Tasks, AI Calendar, AI Meetings, AI Docs, AI Notes, AI Reports, AI Workflows, and more. | 66/100 | n/v | API · Slack · Zapier | 30 Oct 2026 |
| KunKunAgent 和个人 Agent 持续跟进，在群聊里拉上不同视角，在 Code 与 Work 里交付。讨论、执行、审批和交付都留在你的电脑上。 | 68/100 | n/v | n/s | 30 Oct 2026 |
| ShortwaveShortwave Agentic AI that helps you organize, write, search, schedule, and more with just a prompt | 69/100 | free tier | iOS · Android · Slack | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Microsoft Copilot is AI built to help you get things done. Create, brainstorm, learn, and solve problems with AI chat that works across your day. | 69/100 | free tier | iOS · Android · Windows | 30 Oct 2026 |
The short version
Linear is the right starting point if less time on the mechanics of work is your job and the published terms suit you. If you need a different platform mix (MCP), a lower entry price, or an open licence you can self-host, start with Superhuman or Motion. Every claim behind those statements is on the individual pages, with its source and check date.
Full list
SuperhumanSuperhuman
Superhuman is the AI productivity suite that gives you superpowers everywhere you work. So you can be more creative, strategic, and impactful.
MotionMotion
Motion is the #1 Rated Productivity Platform for the AI Era. AI Projects, AI Tasks, AI Calendar, AI Meetings, AI Docs, AI Notes, AI Reports, AI Workflows, and more.
KunKunAgent
和个人 Agent 持续跟进，在群聊里拉上不同视角，在 Code 与 Work 里交付。讨论、执行、审批和交付都留在你的电脑上。
ShortwaveShortwave
Agentic AI that helps you organize, write, search, schedule, and more with just a prompt
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft
Microsoft Copilot is AI built to help you get things done. Create, brainstorm, learn, and solve problems with AI chat that works across your day.