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How to Switch from Linear to SprintKit in Under an Hour

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Outgrown Linear? SprintKit makes switching easy. This guide walks you through migrating your data, setting up integrations, and running your first sprint — all in under 60 minutes.

Introduction

If your team has outgrown Linear’s simplicity but still loves its speed, SprintKit is the next logical step.

The best part? You can make the switch in under an hour — without losing your history, sprints, or sanity.

In this guide, we’ll walk through a simple, step-by-step process for migrating from Linear to SprintKit.

You’ll get a fast, clean setup that feels familiar but gives you the flexibility Linear never could.

1. Why Teams Switch from Linear

Linear’s minimal design is its greatest strength — and its biggest limitation.

As teams scale, they often need features Linear doesn’t provide, like:

  • Advanced reporting and velocity tracking
  • Role-based access and automation
  • Deep integrations (GitHub, Notion, Slack, CI/CD)
  • Customizable sprint structures

SprintKit was built to solve those exact pain points — while keeping Linear’s clean, fast user experience.

👉 If you’re still comparing the two, start with Linear vs SprintKit: Which Is Better for Fast Product Teams.

2. What Transfers Seamlessly from Linear

Before you migrate, it helps to know what data carries over effortlessly.

SprintKit supports importing most key data types directly from Linear:

  • Issues & Tasks — including titles, descriptions, and labels
  • Sprints & Milestones — with automatic grouping
  • Assignees — mapped to existing or new team members
  • Status & Priority — preserved via custom workflow mapping

All data is imported through SprintKit’s native Linear Import Tool — no scripts, no manual copying.

3. Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Step 1: Export from Linear

  1. Go to Settings → Workspace → Export Data.
  2. Select the projects or teams you want to export.
  3. Linear provides a downloadable .json file — save that locally.

Step 2: Create Your SprintKit Workspace

  1. Sign in or create an account at sprintkit.so.
  2. Choose “Import from Linear” during setup.
  3. Upload the .json file you just exported.

SprintKit automatically detects issues, sprints, and labels and creates the same structure.

Step 3: Verify Imported Data

After import, you’ll see your:

  • Active and completed sprints
  • Tasks with identical titles, statuses, and labels
  • User assignments

You can tweak workflows right after the import — no downtime, no reconfiguration needed.

Step 4: Reconnect Integrations

SprintKit integrates instantly with:

  • GitHub: Auto-sync PRs and commits
  • Slack: Instant issue updates and sprint summaries
  • Notion: Link documentation to tickets

Within minutes, your new workspace feels identical to Linear — but far more powerful.

Step 5: Invite Your Team

Invite your team members by email or Slack link.

They’ll find the interface instantly familiar — keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and quick commands all behave like Linear.

4. What’s Better After the Switch

After the migration, you’ll notice some immediate quality-of-life upgrades:

  • Real sprint velocity tracking — no third-party tools needed
  • Customizable workflows — QA, backlog, or review stages
  • Team-based pricing — predictable and scalable
  • Built-in automation — save time on repetitive actions
  • Cleaner dashboards — one view for both devs and PMs

It feels like Linear — but smarter, faster, and more adaptive to your team.

5. Tips for a Smooth Transition

To make the transition effortless, keep these tips in mind:

  • Migrate one team at a time to test workflows.
  • Recreate automation rules after import for better mapping.
  • Use SprintKit’s “Sprint Templates” to match your old Linear flow.
  • Keep both tools open for a day or two to validate data.

By the end of day one, your entire team should be fully operational in SprintKit.

6. Common Migration Questions

Q: Will I lose my old Linear data?

No. SprintKit imports your issues and metadata directly. You can also re-import if needed.

Q: Can I migrate multiple teams?

Yes. Each Linear team can be imported as its own SprintKit workspace or combined into one unified view.

Q: What about automation rules?

SprintKit’s automation builder lets you recreate your Linear shortcuts with added flexibility.

Q: How long does it take?

Most teams complete migration and setup in 30–60 minutes.

7. After Migration: Leveling Up Your Workflow

Once your data is in SprintKit, take advantage of features that Linear doesn’t offer:

  • Sprint analytics dashboards for team velocity
  • Workload balancing for multi-team environments
  • Automation chains for QA and deployment triggers
  • Sprint retrospectives built right into your flow

You’ll move faster, plan better, and keep your team focused.

Conclusion

Switching from Linear to SprintKit isn’t a risky overhaul — it’s a smooth upgrade.

You keep the same speed and familiarity but gain flexibility, insight, and control.

In less than an hour, your team can move from limited workflows to a platform built for modern product development.

Fast. Simple. Scalable. That’s SprintKit.

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