How to Cancel Linear
Cancelling Linear means downgrading to the free plan through your billing settings. Your data stays intact, though you're limited to 250 issues. Charges stop at your next renewal date.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £8.00/mo
- £96.00/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- No refunds offered. Prorated credits may apply if you downgrade mid-cycle.
- After cancellation
- All issues, comments, and project data are permanently preserved when you downgrade to the free plan. The free plan supports up to 250 total issues.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Linear cancellation pageSign in to Linear
Go to linear.app and log in with your admin credentials.
Go to Settings and Billing
Click your profile icon in the bottom-left sidebar, select Settings, then click Billing.
Click Downgrade
Find the Downgrade button next to your current plan and click it.
Confirm the downgrade
Review the changes and click Confirm Downgrade. The change takes effect immediately.
Tips & Things to Know
- All your issues, comments, and project history are preserved when you downgrade.
- Only workspace administrators can manage billing. Ask your workspace owner if you lack access.
- Archive old issues before downgrading if you're near the 250-issue free plan limit.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK: The Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants a 14-day cooling-off period for digital services in certain circumstances.
- US: FTC regulations require clear cancellation terms and prohibit negative option billing without express informed consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Linear at any time?
- Yes. You can downgrade to the free plan anytime with no contracts or fees. Changes take effect immediately and charges stop at your next billing date.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel Linear?
- No refunds are offered. You may receive a prorated credit toward future billing if you downgrade mid-cycle.
- What happens to my data after downgrading?
- All issues, comments, and project data are permanently preserved. The free plan supports up to 250 issues, so archive old issues if needed.
- How long does cancellation take?
- Downgrading takes 2-3 minutes and is instant. You lose paid features immediately but won't be charged at your next billing date.
- Can I resubscribe after cancelling?
- Yes. Resubscribe anytime via Billing and select Upgrade. All your data remains safe and accessible.