// Linear vs Flux
Issue tracker vs kanban platform.
Linear is a brilliant issue tracker built for engineering velocity. Flux is a kanban platform built for teams that think in boards. Different tools, different strengths. Here is an honest comparison.
| Feature | Flux | Linear |
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| Board view | Kanban-first with drag-and-drop columns | Board view available, list view default |
| Real-time sync | SSE push to all connected clients | Real-time via WebSocket |
| AI assistant | Gemini-powered, bring your own key | Built-in AI with auto-triage and labeling |
| Multi-board view | Cross-board columns in one screen | No cross-project board view |
| Activity log | Event-sourced with before/after snapshots | Activity stream per issue |
| Undo | One-click undo from event log | Cmd+Z in some contexts |
| Cycles / sprints | Columns as workflow stages | Built-in Cycles with auto-scheduling |
| API | REST + MCP server | GraphQL API |
| Self-hosting | Self-hostable | Cloud-only |
| Pricing | Free to start | Free for small teams, paid from $8/mo |
01 Is Flux a Linear alternative?
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Flux is kanban-first where Linear is issue-tracker-first. If your team thinks in boards and columns, Flux is the natural fit. If you need built-in Cycles, roadmaps, and triage queues, Linear has those out of the box.
02 Where is Linear better?
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Linear excels at sprint planning with built-in Cycles, automatic issue triage, roadmap views, and a polished GraphQL API. Its keyboard-driven UX is best-in-class for engineering teams that live in the issue tracker.
03 Where is Flux better?
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Flux has a richer kanban experience with multi-board views, event-sourced activity with one-click undo, an MCP server for AI agent integration, and the ability to self-host on your own infrastructure.
04 Can I use both?
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Yes. Some teams use Linear for sprint planning and Flux for visual kanban workflows, design reviews, or cross-team coordination. The Flux API makes it straightforward to sync data between tools.