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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
| Feature | GitScrum | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Board view | ✓ Kanban | ✓ Board/List |
| WIP limits | ✓ Native (1-15) | ✗ |
| Auto-assign | ✓ | ✗ |
| Async standup | ✓ Team Standup | ✗ |
| Documentation | ✓ NoteVault | Project docs |
| Keyboard shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ Extensive |
| Cycles | Sprints | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | NoteVault | ✓ Native |
| Speed focus | Good | Optimized |
Workflow philosophy
| Aspect | GitScrum | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Primary view | Kanban board | Issue list |
| Flow control | WIP limits | - |
| Navigation | Mouse + keyboard | Keyboard-first |
| Structure | Flexible | Opinionated |
| Standup | Built-in async | External |
| Documentation | Integrated | Separate |
Best fit comparison
| Team Type | GitScrum | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban teams | ✓ Ideal | Good |
| Keyboard power users | Good | ✓ Ideal |
| Remote async teams | ✓ Team Standup | Good |
| Documentation-heavy | ✓ NoteVault | Good |
| Fast-moving startups | Good | ✓ 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