How Superwork compares
See how we stack up against Monday.com, Asana, Linear, and Jira
Why teams choose Superwork
Compare with leading work tracking platforms
| Feature | Superwork | Monday.com | Asana | Linear | Jira |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | AGPL-3.0 | No | No | No | No |
| Self-Hostable | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI Agents | Native specialists | Add-on | Add-on | Cloud (OpenAI) | Cloud add-on |
| Chat Integration | ✅ Native | ✅ | ✅ | Limited | Limited |
| Agent Marketplace | Coming Soon | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Plugin store |
| Privacy | Full sovereignty | Cloud-dependent | Cloud-dependent | Cloud-dependent | Cloud-dependent |
| Pricing | Free | $9-19/user | $10.99-24.99 | $8-15/user | $7.75-17/user |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | 40+ shortcuts | Limited | Basic | 30+ shortcuts | Limited |
| Command Palette | ✅ Cmd+K | Search only | Search only | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cross-Vertical | ✅ All teams | ✅ | ✅ | Dev-focused | Dev-focused |
Detailed Comparisons
Superwork vs Linear
Why choose Superwork
- • Open source: AGPL-3.0 licensed, fully auditable
- • Self-hostable: Complete data sovereignty
- • Native AI agents: Built-in specialized agents, not cloud add-ons
- • Cross-vertical: Works for any team, not just dev teams
- • Free forever: No per-user pricing
Why choose Linear
- • Established product with large user base
- • Polished mobile apps
- • Managed cloud (no self-hosting required)
- • Extensive third-party integrations
Superwork vs Monday.com
Why choose Superwork
- • Free forever: No $9-19/user monthly fees
- • Clean UX: Fast, keyboard-first interface
- • Native AI agents: Specialized agents vs generic automation
- • Developer-friendly: Built for technical teams
- • Self-hostable: Run on your infrastructure
Why choose Monday.com
- • Visual workflow builder (more flexibility)
- • Extensive template marketplace
- • Advanced automation rules
- • Large ecosystem of integrations
Superwork vs Jira
Why choose Superwork
- • Modern UX: Clean, fast, delightful to use
- • Free & open source: No Atlassian licensing costs
- • Native AI agents: Intelligence built-in from day one
- • Lightweight: No enterprise bloat or complexity
- • Fast setup: 5 minutes to production vs weeks
Why choose Jira
- • Mature enterprise features
- • Deep Atlassian ecosystem integration
- • Advanced reporting and dashboards
- • Extensive customization options
Superwork vs Asana
Why choose Superwork
- • Free forever: No $11-25/user monthly fees
- • Native AI agents: Specialized agents vs basic AI features
- • Developer-focused: Built for technical workflows
- • Self-hostable: Complete data control
- • Keyboard-first: 40+ shortcuts for power users
Why choose Asana
- • Simple, accessible interface for non-technical teams
- • Portfolio management features
- • Timeline and calendar views
- • Forms and intake processes
Easy migration from any platform
We provide migration tools for importing your data from Linear, Jira, Monday.com, and Asana. Most teams complete migration in under an hour.
- • Import all issues, projects, and users
- • Preserve relationships and dependencies
- • Migrate attachments and comments
- • Maintain historical data and timestamps