Dev tooling
What does 1000 Linear users cost in 2026?
At list pricing on the Business plan ($14/user/mo, billed annual), 1000 users run $14,000/month or $168,000/year. Real invoices vary with negotiated discounts, add-ons, and mid-cycle changes.
Monthly
$14,000
Annual
$168,000
Typical shelfware (20%)
$33,600/yr
All Linear plans at 1000 users
| Plan | Per user/mo | Total monthly | Total annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Unlimited teams, triage | $14 | $14,000 | $168,000 |
Enterprise SAML, SCIM, audit log API | $23 | $23,000 | $276,000 |
Source: Linear pricing page. List price, USD, annual billing where offered.
The number nobody puts on the pricing page
SeatMap.AI's Shelfware Index shows the median Linear team runs at 20% inactive seats. On a 1000-user Business plan, that's $33,600/year paid for users that never showed up.
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