# Linear vs Smartsheet

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Linear

| Attribute | Linear | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 74.2 (72% (medium)) | 42.2 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A platform that helps development teams plan, track, and deliver software products through centralized issue management, project planning, and AI-powered automation for streamlined workflows. It is indexed under Project Management Software.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"What is Linear?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Linear offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $10 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"Is Linear free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Linear supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"What platforms does Linear support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Linear, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"Can Linear be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Linear, including GitHub, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Zendesk, Intercom, Google and Discord, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"What does Linear integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Linear. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Linear not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://linear.app","question":"What security certifications does Linear have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Linear is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://linear.app/pricing","question":"Where is Linear available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"A project and portfolio management platform that helps teams coordinate work across tools, automate workflows, track milestones and dependencies, allocate resources, and gain real-time visibility through dashboards and reporting. It is indexed under Project Management Software.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"What is Smartsheet?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Smartsheet does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (Business and Enterprise), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"How much does Smartsheet cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Smartsheet supports the web and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"What platforms does Smartsheet support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Smartsheet, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"Can Smartsheet be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Smartsheet, including DocuSign, ERPs, CRMs and HCMs. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"What does Smartsheet integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for Smartsheet. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Smartsheet not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com/trust/compliance/hipaa","question":"What security certifications does Smartsheet have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Smartsheet is available in the United States and the EU. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.","source":"https://www.smartsheet.com","question":"Where is Smartsheet available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A platform that helps development teams plan, track, and deliver software products through centralized issue management, project planning, and AI-powered automation for streamlined workflows. | A platform for managing projects, portfolios, and operations with real-time visibility, workflow automation, cross-team resource planning, and centralized dashboards. |
| features.capabilities | `{"gantt":false,"views":"multi","docs_wiki":true,"api_access":true,"dependencies":false,"guest_access":true,"custom_fields":true,"time_tracking":false,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` | `{"gantt":true,"views":"advanced","docs_wiki":false,"api_access":true,"dependencies":true,"guest_access":true,"task_management":true,"workflow_automation":true,"reporting_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 10 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Intercom"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Discord","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true,"category":"automation"},{"name":"Okta","native":true,"category":"identity"},{"name":"Claude","native":true,"category":"ai"},{"name":"Vercel","native":true,"category":"deployment"}]` | `[{"name":"DocuSign"},{"name":"ERPs"},{"name":"CRMs"},{"name":"HCMs"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","EU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever, unlimited members","features":["Issues, projects, cycles, initiatives","Customer requests","API and webhook access","Import and export","Pulse","15 pipelines","Agent platform","Linear Agent","Microsoft Teams integration"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"teams":"2","issues":"250","members":"unlimited","file_upload":"10MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$10/user/month (billed annually)","features":["All Free features","Unlimited issues","Admin roles","Issue sync","Diffs","Guided reviews","Issue SLAs","Triage responsibility","Triage rules","Releases","Sub-initiatives","Multiple tenants","Support integrations","Salesforce integration","Sub-teams (1 level)","Progress reports","Google SSO"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"teams":"5","issues":"unlimited","file_upload":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$16/user/month (billed annually)","features":["All Basic features","Private teams and guests","Triage Intelligence","Loops","Code Intelligence (beta)","Linear Insights","Linear Asks","Zendesk and Intercom integrations","MCP access","Coding sessions","Sub-teams (5 levels)","Private teams","Guest accounts","Insights","Dashboards","Data warehouse sync","Slack intake","Email intake","Web forms","Multiple Slack workspaces","Private Slack channels","Per-channel configurations","Google + SAML","Advanced authentication","SCIM provisioning","IP restrictions","Domain claiming","Audit log","Third-party app management"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"teams":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing, annual billing","features":["All Business features","Invoice/PO billing","SAML and SCIM","Granular admin controls","Enterprise-grade security","Advanced org modeling","Migration & onboarding support","Priority support","Account management","HIPAA compliance","Uptime SLA"],"commitment":"annual","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $10/user/month (billed annually). Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://linear.app/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:33:24.176Z","startingPrice":{"amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["Document generation automation","PDF builder"],"contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Document generation automation","DocuSign mapping","DataTable","Advanced Work Management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Contact sales. 14-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.smartsheet.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:39:07.081Z","freeTrialDays":14}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":10,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://linear.app/security/vulnerability | - |

## Capabilities (Project Management Software)

| Capability | Linear | Smartsheet |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Tasks & subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board / list / timeline views | Multiple views | Board + Gantt + calendar |
| **Planning** |  |  |
| Gantt / timeline | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task dependencies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✗ | - |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Automation / rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Flexibility** |  |  |
| Custom fields | ✓ | - |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Docs / wiki | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest / client access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Dashboards & reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Public API | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:08:32.598Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*