Linear offers eligible early-stage startups free or discounted access to its issue-tracking and project-management platform, typically several months free or a partner-based discount. It targets fast-moving product and engineering teams.
Free or discounted access to Linear’s issue-tracking and project-management platform for early-stage teams, typically several months free via partner bundles.
Why this could be a strong fit
Best for product/engineering-led startups that want a fast, opinionated issue tracker from day one.
What you need to qualify
- Early-stage startup, new to Linear paid plans
- Affiliation with a partner offering the Linear perk
- A Linear workspace
- Under the size/funding ceiling
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Countries
- Global (no restriction)
- Referral
- Requires an accelerator / VC referral
How to apply
- 1
Check partner perks
See if your accelerator/VC bundles a Linear offer.
- 2
Redeem the code
Apply the offer to your Linear workspace.
- 3
Upgrade plan
The credit/free months apply.
- 4
Onboard your team
Set up projects, cycles, and issues.
Frequently asked
Usually via an accelerator/VC perk bundle with a code.
Linear’s paid Business/Standard plans.
Commonly a set number of free months, e.g. six.
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