project-management
Jira vs Linear
Jira started first, in 2002, 17 years before Linear.
Why Jira lasted
- Enterprises do not migrate issue trackers. They hire admins.
- The workflow engine is a trap and a moat. Once your process lives there, it is a fossil layer.
Why Linear lasted
- It made issue tracking feel like a product instead of a database with workflow.
- Taste as a moat: keyboard, speed, the way a status looks.
Questions
Which is older, Jira or Linear?
Jira started first, in 2002, 17 years before Linear.
How long has Jira been running?
Jira has been up 24 years 158 days, since 2002-04-12.
How long has Linear been running?
Linear has been up 7 years 259 days, since 2019-01-01.
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