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PROJECT MANAGEMENT · MIGRATION GUIDE

Switching from Jira to Linear

Linear ships its own Jira importer for Jira Cloud and Jira Server, plus an optional Jira sync so teams can move over gradually. Here is what maps cleanly and what has no equivalent.

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By Bill Belcamino · Last updated September 17, 2026 · Our methodologyResearched and fact-checked by the HelpCompare team
Switching from Jira to LinearVerified Sep 17, 2026

Quick verdict: Use Linear’s Jira importer with an API key (Jira Cloud), a personal access token (Jira Server) or a CSV. Core issue fields map directly, and in Linear’s Jira integration epics become Linear projects. Jira sprints have no Linear equivalent. For a gradual move, turn on Linear’s Jira sync so new issues stay mirrored while teams switch one at a time.

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    Why teams move from Jira to Linear

    Speed and focus

    Linear’s fixed, fast workflow is built to keep engineers updating issues instead of maintaining configuration.

    A first-party importer

    Linear builds and maintains the Jira importer itself, for both Jira Cloud and Jira Server.

    Gradual transition

    Linear’s Jira sync can mirror new issues in one or both directions while teams move over.

    How the migration actually works

    The importer is a one-time migration of existing issues; the sync is optional and covers new issues during a transition.

    StepWhat you do
    1Choose your credentialsUse an API key for Jira Cloud or a personal access token for Jira Server. A CSV is also accepted.
    2Run the importerStart the Jira import in Linear’s import settings and choose the Jira projects to bring over.
    3Map usersMap each Jira user to an existing Linear user or create one from their email address.
    4Check field mappingTitle, description, assignee, creator, priority, status, labels and due date map directly. Epics map to Linear projects in the Jira integration.
    5Plan for sprintsJira sprints have no equivalent in Linear’s importer; set up Linear cycles for your cadence.
    6Optional: turn on Jira syncFor a gradual switch, sync new issues one way or both ways between Jira projects and Linear teams.

    What this path doesn’t do for you:

    Sprints have no Linear equivalent. Concepts that do not translate may not be imported at all, according to Linear. Imports are not available for Linear sub-teams that inherit workflow statuses from a parent team. With the sync on, components appear as read-only labels in Linear, and issues imported earlier do not get synced copies in Jira.

    Pricing side by side

    PlanJiraLinear
    FreeUp to 10 usersUnlimited members, 2 teams, 250 issues
    Entry paidStandard — $9.05/user/mo (monthly, 10–50 users)Basic — $10/user/mo billed yearly (monthly price not published)
    MidPremium — $18.30/user/mo (monthly, 10–50 users)Business — $16/user/mo billed yearly (monthly price not published)
    TopEnterprise — annual billing, contact salesEnterprise — custom, annual only

    List prices checked on the vendors’ pricing pages on September 17, 2026. Confirm current rates before you buy.

    Feature parity check

    CapabilityJiraLinear
    Native import from the other toolYes, imports from LinearYes, Jira Cloud and Jira Server
    Sprints / cyclesSprintsCycles (no sprint import)
    Epics / projectsEpicsProjects
    Configurable workflowsDeepOpinionated, fixed model
    Free planUp to 10 usersUnlimited members, 250 issues

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    Security & access: what changes when you switch

    Security, offline and access rules that differ between Jira and Linear. Rows where both tools are the same (4) are left out; the full side-by-side is on each tool’s page: Jira, Linear.

    What changesJira (today)Linear (after)
    Other certificationsISO/IEC 27018, FedRAMP Moderate, CSA STAR, TISAX, C5, IRAPsourceNot published
    HIPAA (BAA)BAA availableStandardsourceBAA availableEnterprisesource
    Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)YesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in EnterprisesourceYesEnterprisesource
    SCIM user provisioningYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in EnterprisesourceYesEnterprisesource
    Two-factor authenticationYesEnforcement: All plans (managed accounts)sourceNot published
    Admin audit logYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in EnterprisesourceYesEnterprisesource
    Data residency choicesAustralia, Canada, EU, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, UK, USStandardsourceUS, EUsource
    EncryptionAES-256 full-disk encryption at rest; TLS 1.2+ in transitsourceAES-256 at rest; TLS 1.2 in transitsource
    Offline modeNot documentedPartialWhen the desktop or web app loses connection it stores changes locally and retries them (even after a restart) once connectivity returns, but Linear describes this as a failsafe rather than a full offline feature.source
    Desktop appsBrowser onlysourceWindows, macOSsource
    Offline limits—No conflict check on sync: large offline edits can overwrite teammates' changessource
    IP allowlistingYesPremiumsourceYesEnterprisesource
    Device & session controlsYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in EnterpriseMobile app management policies for the Jira Cloud iOS and Android apps via Atlassian Guard Standard.sourceNot published
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    Before you cut over

    • Set up single sign-on in Linear on Enterprise before you invite the team, so accounts are created through your identity provider rather than by hand.
    • Linear adds offline access (partial): install the desktop or mobile app for staff who work on the move.

    Checked September 19, 2026 against each vendor’s own trust center, help docs and app pages. Hover or tap “source” to see the exact wording we relied on. “Not published” means we could not find the vendor saying it on its own site; it doesn’t mean the feature is missing. Plan names are the lowest plan the vendor says includes the feature. Security · Offline · Remote vs office · Download the data

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Linear have a Jira importer?

    Yes. It supports Jira Cloud (API key), Jira Server (personal access token) and CSV.

    Do Jira sprints transfer?

    No. Sprints have no equivalent in Linear’s importer; use Linear cycles instead.

    What happens to epics?

    In Linear’s Jira integration, epics map to Linear projects, including title, status, labels, priority, description and assignee.

    Are comments kept with their original dates?

    Linear says imported comments keep their original creation date rather than the date of the migration.

    Can we run both tools during the switch?

    Yes. Linear’s Jira sync can mirror new issues one way or both ways.

    Canonical data for the tools on this page

    Every pricing fact, rating, AI billing model and switching guide we hold on each tool, on one page, with the date each figure was last verified.

    JiraPricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›LinearPricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›
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