Comparison
Linear is a fast, keyboard-first issue tracker built for engineering and nothing else. Asana is a friendly cross-functional task-and-project manager that thins out for sprints, estimates, and dependencies.
Linear vs Asana, in short
| Feature | Linear | Asana | Planoda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard-first issue tracker | Yes | No | Yes |
| Propose/approve broker for destructive agent actions | Review-gate only | Partial | Yes |
| Agent actions in the same immutable audit log as people | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Per-workspace AI cost ledger | Coding-credits only | Varies | Yes |
| Row-level security (per-tenant) | Varies | Varies | Yes |
| Bring-your-own AI gateway key | No | No | Yes |
| Free tier | Limited (250 issues) | Varies | Generous (10 / 1k / 3 proj) |
| Starting price | $10 / $16 | $10.99+ | $10 / $20 |
Each value reflects publicly available information, last reviewed 2026-06-21. Where a tool offers a weaker version we say "Partial" / "Limited" rather than a flat no.
The honest verdict
Planoda keeps Linear's speed and engineering rigor while serving the cross-functional work Asana does well — one schema, so engineers and everyone else aren't split across two tools.
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FAQ
The questions teams ask when choosing between Linear, Asana, and Planoda.
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