A purpose-built tool for planning and building products
Publisher’s description
What is Linear?
Linear by Linear Orbit, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the office suites category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 233.6 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.32.7, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to June 14, 2024: 28 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Linear is an office suite tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Linear safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.linear.app, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D670ADB29C1F8FC77008CC76111BDC88523DCABF718E45B9D3AC47D17DE7EAE3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 28 versions ›28 versions over 2 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.32.7Latest | October 22, 2026 | 233.6 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32.4 | September 4, 2026 | 199.1 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32.3 | September 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32.2 | August 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32.1 | August 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.32.0 | July 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.31.1 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.31.0 | June 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LinearOrbit.Linear -e"Linear Setup 1.32.7.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask linearInformation
- Publisher
- Linear Orbit, Inc.
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.32.7
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 11.9
- Website
- linear.app
- winget ID
- LinearOrbit.Linear
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linear free?
Linear is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Linear safe to download?
The download comes from releases.linear.app, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Linear with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Linear be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Linear run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Linear?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 14, 2024.
Can I use Linear without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Linear?
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