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Zenhub vs Linear

Advanced Project Management inside GitHub

Zenhub and Linear take different approaches to project management. Linear is a prettier version of Jira, while Zenhub is GitHub-native and built for scaling teams. This comparison shows why many larger engineering teams prefer Zenhub.
Why Zenhub

Why scaling teams
prefer Zenhub

1. Seamless GitHub-native workflow

Zenhub operates directly within GitHub, enabling teams to manage projects without leaving their familiar environment. This reduces context-switching and ensures high adoption among developers, crucial for larger, busy engineering teams.
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2. Scalable hierarchy and cross-team visibility

Zenhub supports complex project management structures through comprehensive epics, sub-issues, and multi-repo visibility. Linear's basic issue hierarchy lacks these capabilities, limiting its effectiveness at scale.
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3. Robust data-driven insights

Zenhub offers advanced analytics and real-time reports, essential for managing large teams and projects. Linear doesn't offer reporting for larger organizations.
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4. Automation and AI at scale

Zenhub uses AI extensively for automating routine project management tasks like sprint planning, labeling, and workflow management. Linear's current AI features are more limited in scope.
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5. Flexibility and enterprise readiness

Zenhub provides customization of workflows, self-hosted deployment options, and enterprise-grade support, critical for large organizations with complex requirements. Linear, although polished, lacks the flexibility and enterprise hosting options.
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Compare Value

Zenhub vs Linear
feature comparison

Features

Zenhub (GitHub-native)

Linear.app (Standalone)

GitHub integration
Fully embedded within GitHub, reducing context-switching
External integration requiring context switching
Issue hierarchy & subtasks
Multi-level hierarchy (Epics, Sub-issues) and multi-repo support
Basic hierarchy, lacks true cross-project capabilities
Sprint planning
Automated sprint management with velocity tracking and planning poker
Manual cycles with basic velocity tracking
Roadmapping
Real-time org-wide roadmaps integrated with GitHub data
Team-specific project timelines with manual upkeep
Reporting & analytics
Comprehensive agile reporting (velocity, burndown, cumulative flow)
Basic reporting
AI-powered features
Extensive AI tools for sprint planning, labeling, and issue management
Limited AI features for issue similarity and labeling
Developer experience
Fast, keyboard-driven interface, deeply integrated into GitHub
We have a fast, keyboard driven interface as well.
*Available on Enterprise plan
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Zenhub (GitHub-native)
Linear.app (Standalone)

For Teams

Features
Zenhub
GitHub integration
Fully embedded within GitHub, reducing context-switching
Issue hierarchy & subtasks
Multi-level hierarchy (Epics, Sub-issues) and multi-repo support
Sprint planning
Automated sprint management with velocity tracking and planning poker
Roadmapping
Real-time org-wide roadmaps integrated with GitHub data
Reporting & analytics
Comprehensive agile reporting (velocity, burndown, cumulative flow)
AI-powered features
Extensive AI tools for sprint planning, labeling, and issue management
Developer experience
Fast, keyboard-driven interface, deeply integrated into GitHub
*Available on Enterprise plan
Try a demo

For Teams

Features
Linear.app (Standalone)
GitHub integration
External integration requiring context switching
Issue hierarchy & subtasks
Basic hierarchy, lacks true cross-project capabilities
Sprint planning
Manual cycles with basic velocity tracking
Roadmapping
Team-specific project timelines with manual upkeep
Reporting & analytics
Basic reporting
AI-powered features
Limited AI features for issue similarity and labeling
Developer experience
We have a fast, keyboard driven interface as well

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Zenhub is tailored specifically for large, GitHub-centric teams seeking deeper integration, scalability, and intelligent automation. Experience how Zenhub can streamline your team’s workflows and enhance productivity directly within GitHub.

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