Linear vs Smartsheet

Linear advertises $0/mo and Smartsheet advertises $9/mo. Linear has 3 documented extra fees (recurring: +$12/mo), while Smartsheet has 3 (recurring: +$473/mo). On these illustrative assumptions, Linear has the lower estimated monthly cost (about 98% less). Your real cost depends on seats and usage — use the calculator for your numbers.

Linear has 3 documented extra fees: 250 Active Issue Limit on Free, Guest Access Requires Plus, Advanced Features on Plus Only. Recurring fees add roughly $12/mo on top of the $0/mo advertised price.

Smartsheet has 3 documented extra fees: Automation Action Limits, Premium Connectors Add-On, Dynamic View Add-On. Recurring fees add roughly $473/mo on top of the $9/mo advertised price.

Choose Linear if: Modern issue tracking for software teams. Free for up to 250 issues, then $8-$14/user/mo. Clean and . Choose Smartsheet if: Enterprise work management platform with spreadsheet-style UI. Per-user pricing from $9-$32/user/mo,. The right choice depends on your team size, usage volume, and which features you need most.

This comparison is compiled from public vendor pricing pages and documentation. It uses illustrative assumptions (see "Cost Comparison Summary"), not your exact seats or usage, and vendor prices change often. Confirm current prices on each vendor's site, and use our calculator with your own usage for a closer estimate. Spotted an error? Email hello@trulycritic.com.