Psyth vs Linear
Linear is the best pure issue tracker. Psyth gives you that — plus everything around it.
Linear set the standard for fast, keyboard-first issue tracking. Psyth's task tracker is built on the same principles (⌘K palette, instant updates, cycle-based planning), but unifies it with employee management, OKRs, leave, reviews, and an AI agent — so engineering, people ops, and management work from one source of truth instead of stitching tools together.
Where Psyth wins
- One product instead of Linear + BambooHR + Notion + a chatbot.
- Native AI teammate with read/write access across issues, goals, and people.
- Goals & OKRs that link directly to the issues that drive them.
- Time tracking, leave, and capacity all live alongside the issue tracker.
- Free for up to 5 members; no credit card required.
Where Linear wins (today)
- Linear is the most mature pure-play issue tracker on the market.
- Linear has a deeper Git/GitHub integration today (PR linking, branch automations).
- Linear's mobile app is more polished; Psyth's mobile app is in beta.
Feature-by-feature
Live, hand-verified comparison of capabilities Psyth and Linear ship today.
| Feature | Psyth | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban + list views | Yes | Yes |
| ⌘K command palette | Yes | Yes |
| Sprint cycles | Yes | Yes |
| Custom fields & labels | Yes | Yes |
| Saved views & filters | Yes | Yes |
AI assignment & standupsNotesLinear has limited AI features (Asks). | Yes | Partial |
| Employee directory & org chart | Yes | No |
| Goals & OKRs (native) | Yes | No |
| Time tracking | Yes | No |
| Leave management | Yes | No |
| Performance reviews | Yes | No |
| Pulse surveys | Yes | No |
Pricing
Linear starts at $8 per user / month (Standard). Psyth's Starter is also $8/user/mo, but includes the people-ops features Linear doesn't ship.
See Psyth pricing →Migration
Psyth supports CSV import from Linear and assisted migrations on Enterprise. Most teams move in under a day.
Talk to sales about migration →Frequently asked questions
Does Psyth feel as fast as Linear?
Yes — that was a non-negotiable. Every action has a keyboard shortcut, the command palette is on every page, and updates render optimistically.
Can I run sprints in Psyth?
Yes. Sprints (we call them cycles) include configurable cadence, capacity, burndown, and velocity tracking.