Linear vs ReleaseGate
Linear
linear.appReleaseGate
releasegate.aiSide by side
| Figure | Linear | ReleaseGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · IT Release Management Software | 9.1 (#3) | 6.9 (#27) |
| Self-hosting | An independent 2026 review states that Linear has no community edition, self-hosted tier, or public source repository. | A self-hosted option for sensitive environments is on the roadmap. |
Plans
In their own words
ReleaseGate
ReleaseGate has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.