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Linear vs. Peak One: Build a product or run a company?
Linear is built for product and development teams. Peak One doesn't replace that, but connects those teams' work with customers, numbers, and the rest of the company.
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In short
Four reasons why teams look at Peak One alongside it.
For issues, cycles, and pull requests, Linear is the better choice. Peak One starts a level higher: where product work meets customers, revenue, and other teams.
- 1Customers and numbers alongside the productContacts, opportunities, and cash flow live in Peak One, not in issues.
- 2Linear in the integrations catalogIssues with status and owner, as well as projects and cycles, can be connected.
- 3Data in FrankfurtThe application and database run in Frankfurt am Main.
- 4Honestly, where Linear is the better fitCycles, triage, GitHub and GitLab workflows: Linear remains the tool for that.
The difference
Linear and Peak One compared.
Last reviewed:
LinearAt a glance
Approach
What the tool is built for
- Peak One
- Business platform: tasks, customers, products and numbers in one model
- Linear
- Product development: issues, cycles, projects, and initiatives
Free plan
Start without payment details
- Peak One
- Free, €0
- Linear
- Free, $0, unlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues
Pricing model
How the price is calculated
- Peak One
- Reference price per plan tier, net. Included members are stated in the quote.
- Linear
- Per user per month, annual billing
Data location
Where your data lives
- Peak One
- Application and database in Frankfurt am Main
- Linear
- Not listed in the plans
Features
Issues and cycles
Plan development
- Peak One
- Not as a separate app
- Linear
- Issue tracking and cycle planning; unlimited issues from Basic
Projects and initiatives
Set product direction
- Peak One
- Board and Day for projects; Goals app planned
- Linear
- Projects, cycles, and initiatives as core features
Code integration
Pull requests and merge requests
- Peak One
- Not as a separate app
- Linear
- GitHub and GitLab, with PR and merge request workflows
Customer requests
What customers want
- Peak One
- Helpdesk: requests with ownership and status
- Linear
- Linear Asks and Zendesk and Intercom integration from Business
Customers and contacts
CRM in the same tool
- Peak One
- CRM: contacts, conversations and sales opportunities with history
- Linear
- Not listed in the plans
Cash flow and finance
Numbers alongside the work
- Peak One
- Peak Cashflow and Peak Finance: cash, profit and plan
- Linear
- Not listed in the plans
Reporting
See progress
- Peak One
- Analytics: choose metrics and see them in contextPreview
- Linear
- Linear Insights from Business
KI
Questions and assistance
- Peak One
- Ask Peak answers questions from your own dataPreview
- Linear
- Agent platform and Linear Agent from Free; Triage Intelligence from Business
Integrations
Connecting other tools
- Peak One
- 3,270 integrations in the catalog, Linear included
- Linear
- GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma, Sentry, Zendesk, Intercom, Zapier, and more
Pricing
Free
- Peak One
- Free: €0
- Linear
- Free: $0
Getting started
- Peak One
- Pro: from €9.90
- Linear
- Basic: $10 per user/month with annual billing
Middle tier
- Peak One
- Business: from €199.90
- Linear
- Business: $16 per user/month with annual billing
Enterprise
- Peak One
- Enterprise: from €4,999.90
- Linear
- Custom, annual billing only
As of October 10, 2026. Linear prices in dollars per the Linear pricing page, per user and month with annual payment; the page lists no monthly price. Peak prices are net reference prices in euros; billing interval, term and included members are set by the quote. Feature details are based on the providers' product and plan pages.
Sources: Linear – Pricing · Linear – Features · Linear – Integrations · Peak One – Pricing
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Start free with Peak One for customers, numbers, and teamwork. Linear stays as it is for product development.
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Next to Linear
What Peak One adds.
- Available
Linear connected
Linear is in the Peak integrations catalog: issues become tasks, projects and cycles become projects, owners become people.
- Available
Customers with history
The CRM holds contacts, conversations, and opportunities. People, companies, and tasks are one identity.
- Available
Numbers alongside the work
Peak Cashflow shows where the money flows and how much room is left.
- Preview
Questions in plain language
Ask Peak answers only from what you share in Peak and shows what the answer is based on.
Honest assessment
Which tool fits for which work?
Peak One fits if
- founders and management want to see product, customers, and cash flow together
- sales, service, and operations need their own tasks without issue logic
- contacts and opportunities shouldn't live in a development tool
- hosting in Frankfurt matters to you
Linear is a better fit if
- your product team works with issues, cycles, and triage
- pull requests in GitHub or merge requests in GitLab should be connected to issues
- customer requests flow straight into the backlog via Zendesk, Intercom, or Linear Asks
- you want to use AI agents directly in the development workflow
By team type
Our assessment for each team.
| Team | More Peak One | More Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Product and development | Not meant as a replacement | Issues, cycles, projects, and Git workflows |
| Founder of a software startup | Customers, revenue, and cash flow alongside the product | Roadmap and delivery in the development team |
| Sales and customer service | CRM and helpdesk with history | When customer requests should land directly as issues |
| Marketing and operations | Board and Day without issue logic | When launches are planned closely with development cycles |
Side by side
Peak One next to Linear, with a plan.
- 01 / 03
Draw the line
Product development stays in Linear. Decide which work doesn't belong there, such as sales, service, or finance.
- 02 / 03
Connect Linear
Linear is in the Peak integrations catalog: issues with status and owner, as well as projects and cycles. We'll clarify the scope of the connection before you start.
- 03 / 03
Try it for a week
Work with both tools for a week. Check whether the overview in Peak One is right before more teams come on board.
Frequently asked questions
Briefly answered.
Switching and data
Does Peak One replace Linear?
No, not for product development. Issues, cycles, triage, and Git workflows are better off in Linear. Peak One covers customers, numbers, and the work of the other teams.
Which Linear data can Peak One connect?
Linear is in the Peak integrations catalog, with issues including status and owner, as well as projects and cycles. They become tasks, projects, and people in Peak One. We'll clarify which data is carried over in your case before you start.
Where is my data with Peak One?
The application and database run in Frankfurt am Main. Access rules at the database level ensure each account sees only its own data.
Pricing
How does Peak One pricing compare to Linear?
Peak One starts with Free at €0, Pro from €9.90, Business from €199.90, and Enterprise from €4,999.90, each as a net reference price. Linear charges per user: Basic costs $10, Business $16 per user per month with annual billing.
Do I need a credit card to get started?
No. For the Free plan you log in with Google and set up your workspace in about two minutes.
Features
Can I plan cycles or sprints in Peak One?
No, there's no separate app for that. Peak Board shows projects as Kanban with due dates and owners. For cycle planning in a development team, Linear is the better choice.
Does Peak One have goals like Linear initiatives?
Not yet. The Goals app is planned. If you steer product direction through initiatives and projects today, Linear remains the right tool for it.
Keep exploring
What's included.
- FunctionTasks & projectsProjects as a board, tasks in the daily plan, one chat per project.View
- FunctionCash flow & runwayA clear cash picture from rough numbers, with runway and cost blocks.View
- FunctionCRM & contactsPeople, companies and context, connected with tasks and numbers.View
- FunctionIntegrationsConnect 3,270 tools without a second copy of your data.View
- ProblemNo single source of truthWhen every number sparks a discussion about where it came from.View
- ProblemToo many toolsWhen every question takes a round trip through seven programs.View
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