Linear is the #3 ranked developer tools app on Slack, with a free plan available, as of Jul 29, 2026.
AppRanks data: Linear ranks #3 in Developer Tools on Slack Marketplace, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Linear is a newly-listed Slack app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Developer Tools category on Slack Marketplace, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Slack Marketplace listing.
Pros
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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About Linear
How Linear works
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- @Linear file a bug for this and assign me
- @Linear who usually works on notifications issues?
- @Linear summarize this conversation in a new document on the Billing API project
- Sync a Slack thread to a Linear issue
- Replies, screenshots, and files posted in Slack will cross-post to the synced Linear issue
- Linear will post important status updates as replies to the thread
- Automatically share project updates from Linear to Slack to keep your whole company informed
- Issue and project links posted in Slack expand to show key details like assignee and project health
- Send team, project, and view notifications to dedicated Slack channels
- Access your Linear data when chatting with Slackbot
- Use tools like list_issues, list_projects, and get_status_updates to find issues, projects, and updates across your workspace and keep up with progress
- Create or update issues with save_issue − directly from the chat window
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Category rankings
As of Aug 3, 2026- Developer Tools#3of 540Top 1%
- AI Apps & Assistants#4of 67Top 6%
- Project Management#5of 466Top 2%
- Productivity#13of 600Top 3%
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Featured placements
Linear has been featured in the following sections on Slack Marketplace in the last 30 days:
- marketplaceFeatured
Competitors & alternatives
Linear doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked developer tools apps on Slack:
Where Linear stands in the Developer Tools category
Linear ranks #3 of 540 apps in the Developer Tools category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Linear?
Linear is an app for Slack. It is published on Slack Marketplace and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Developer Tools category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space.
Is Linear free?
Linear does not offer a permanent free plan on Slack. Pricing starts at Free and paid plans available. Trial availability and exact billing terms are mirrored from the live Slack listing and may change between refresh cycles, so always confirm the headline price on the source marketplace before installing.
Who uses Linear?
Linear is actively installed across Slack stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Developer Tools category on Slack.
Where does Linear rank on Slack?
Linear currently sits at position #3 in the Developer Tools category on Slack. That places it in the top 1% of 540 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.