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GitScrum vs Linear: Which Project Management for Developers?

GitScrum vs Linear: Which project management for developers?

Both GitScrum and Linear are built for software development teams. GitScrum emphasizes Kanban with WIP limits and async standups. Linear focuses on speed and keyboard shortcuts with an issue-centric approach. Choose based on preferred workflow style: Kanban flexibility (GitScrum) vs opinionated issue tracking (Linear).

Feature comparison

FeatureGitScrumLinear
Board view✓ Kanban✓ Board/List
WIP limits✓ Native (1-15)
Auto-assign
Async standup✓ Team Standup
Documentation✓ NoteVaultProject docs
Keyboard shortcuts✓ Extensive
CyclesSprints
RoadmapsNoteVault✓ Native
Speed focusGoodOptimized

Workflow philosophy

AspectGitScrumLinear
Primary viewKanban boardIssue list
Flow controlWIP limits-
NavigationMouse + keyboardKeyboard-first
StructureFlexibleOpinionated
StandupBuilt-in asyncExternal
DocumentationIntegratedSeparate

Best fit comparison

Team TypeGitScrumLinear
Kanban teams✓ IdealGood
Keyboard power usersGood✓ Ideal
Remote async teams✓ Team StandupGood
Documentation-heavy✓ NoteVaultGood
Fast-moving startupsGood✓ Good

Unique features

GitScrum unique:

  • WIP limits (1-15 per column)
  • Auto-assign users to columns
  • Auto-assign labels
  • Team Standup async updates
  • NoteVault documentation
  • Column subscribers

Linear unique:

  • Extensive keyboard shortcuts
  • Cycles (sprints)
  • Native roadmaps
  • Triage workflow
  • SLA tracking

When to choose each

Choose GitScrum for:

  • Kanban-first teams
  • WIP limit needs
  • Async standup requirements
  • Documentation-heavy projects
  • Auto-assignment workflows

Choose Linear for:

  • Keyboard-heavy users
  • Fast issue navigation
  • Native roadmap needs
  • Triage workflows
  • Speed-critical teams