Kojit vs Linear
Visual roadmap intelligence vs streamlined issue tracking. Which approach fits your development workflow?
| Feature | Kojit | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Visual canvas (FigJam-style) | Infinite canvas with sections, sticky notes, arrows | No canvas — list and board views only |
| GitHub integration depth | Real-time webhooks, commit drag-and-drop, activity feed | GitHub sync for issues, basic PR linking |
| AI features | 7 AI actions: commit analysis, smart layout, docs, changelog | AI issue writing, triage suggestions |
| Built-in docs editor | Full block editor with slash commands, embeds, AI assistant | No built-in docs (external integrations) |
| Auto-generated roadmap | Roadmap generated from GitHub commits via AI | Manual roadmap from issues and projects |
| Views | Canvas, Kanban, Timeline, Overview, Changelog, Team, Docs | List, Board, Timeline, Cycles, Roadmap |
| Real-time collaboration | Live cursors, presence, canvas comments | Real-time updates, comments on issues |
| Pricing | Free (3 projects) / Pro 9€/mo / Team 16€/user/mo | Free (250 issues) / Plus $8/user/mo / Business $14/user/mo |
Our verdict
Choose Kojit if you need a visual, spatial approach to project management that syncs directly with GitHub commits. Choose Linear if you prefer a fast, keyboard-driven issue tracker focused on sprint execution. Many teams use both — Kojit for roadmap planning and visualization, Linear for day-to-day task tracking.
Different philosophies for developer productivity
Kojit and Linear solve different problems for development teams. Linear is an issue tracker — it excels at managing tasks, sprints, and team velocity. It's fast, keyboard-driven, and optimized for execution.
Kojit is a visual project intelligence tool. It starts from your GitHub activity and transforms it into a spatial roadmap. The focus is on seeing the big picture, understanding dependencies, and communicating progress visually.
Think of it this way: Linear helps you manage what needs to be done. Kojit helps you see what has been done and where you're going.
GitHub integration: activity feed vs issue sync
Both tools integrate with GitHub, but the approach is fundamentally different.
Linear syncs at the issue level — it links GitHub PRs to Linear issues and can auto-close issues when PRs are merged. This is useful for tracking completion of planned work.
Kojit syncs at the commit level via real-time webhooks. Every push, release, PR, and branch event appears in the activity feed instantly. You can drag individual commits onto the canvas to create roadmap nodes. The AI can analyze your entire commit history and automatically generate a categorized roadmap.
If your workflow is issue-first (plan → assign → execute), Linear's integration fits better. If your workflow is code-first (build → visualize → plan), Kojit's integration is more powerful.
Visual canvas vs list-based workflows
This is the biggest differentiator. Linear has no spatial canvas — it's entirely list, board, and timeline based. For teams that think in issues and sprints, this is efficient.
Kojit's infinite canvas adds a dimension that lists can't provide. You can spatially organize features by area, connect dependencies visually, create sections for workstreams, and use sticky notes for brainstorming — all while your GitHub activity flows in as nodes.
Teams that do planning sessions on Miro or FigJam before going to their project tracker will find that Kojit eliminates that step entirely: the whiteboard is the project tracker.
When to use both together
Kojit and Linear aren't necessarily competitors. Some teams use both:
• Kojit for roadmap visualization, stakeholder communication, and strategic planning • Linear for day-to-day issue tracking, sprint management, and developer assignments
The visual canvas provides the "why" and "where" of your project; the issue tracker provides the "what" and "when" of daily execution.
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