Dev tooling
What does 5 Linear users cost in 2026?
At list pricing on the Business plan ($14/user/mo, billed annual), 5 users run $70/month or $840/year. Real invoices vary with negotiated discounts, add-ons, and mid-cycle changes.
Monthly
$70
Annual
$840
Typical shelfware (20%)
$168/yr
All Linear plans at 5 users
| Plan | Per user/mo | Total monthly | Total annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Unlimited teams, triage | $14 | $70 | $840 |
Enterprise SAML, SCIM, audit log API | $23 | $115 | $1,380 |
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 5-user Business plan, that's $168/year paid for users that never showed up.
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