Linear or Xero?
Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?
Xerowins 4 of 7 categories
Linear
Linear is a better way to build products
4.8/5
|12,000 reviews3
Wins
2019
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
Xero
Beautiful accounting software
4.4/5
|45,000 reviews4
Wins
2006
Founded
mid
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
82
Features & Functionality
Xero wins
88
92
Ease of Use
Linear wins
85
78
Integrations
Xero wins
88
85
Pricing & Value
Linear wins
78
80
Customer Support
Linear wins
75
78
Scalability
Xero wins
82
85
Security & Compliance
Xero wins
88
Linear excels at
Ease of UsePricing & ValueCustomer Support
Xero excels at
Features & FunctionalityIntegrationsScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Pros & Cons
Linear
Blazingly fast performance
Beautiful, modern design
Keyboard-first workflow
Opinionated best practices
Less customizable than Jira
Smaller integration ecosystem
Xero
Beautiful interface
Strong bank feeds
Multi-currency support
Good app marketplace
Limited US payroll
Basic inventory
The Bottom Line
Choose Linear if you want...
- Modern engineering teams
- Startups
- Keyboard-first users
- Teams leaving Jira
Choose Xero if you want...
- Small businesses globally
- UK/ANZ businesses
- Clean UI lovers
- Multi-currency needs
Our pick: Xero — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Linear is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or pricing & value.
Real-Time Brand Data
Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more
Linear
+88
Score
SpeedUXKeyboard shortcutsDeveloper-focusedClean design
Product Hunt
8,765upvotes
#1 Product of the Day
Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xero
+78
Score
PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
Last updated: 2024-12-10
