Linear

Fast, opinionated issue tracking with AI for engineering teams

Wiz

Cloud security platform with AI-powered threat detection and risk prioritisation

Linear

Moderate

16/25

Wiz

Strong

18/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionLinearWiz

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Linear: EU data residency available (AWS eu-west-1); clearly documented and configurable at workspace level

Wiz: Tenant hosted in customer-selected cloud region; processes cloud metadata only, not workload data

4/5

EU data residency available (AWS eu-west-1); clearly documented and configurable at workspace level

4/5

Tenant hosted in customer-selected cloud region; processes cloud metadata only, not workload data

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Linear: US Delaware corporation despite Scandinavian founders; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available

Wiz: US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs and SCCs available for EU/UK

2/5

US Delaware corporation despite Scandinavian founders; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available

2/5

US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs and SCCs available for EU/UK

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Linear: No training on customer data; OpenAI zero-retention API used for AI features; customer-controlled retention

Wiz: Processes cloud API metadata only; no persistent storage of workload content; configurable retention periods

4/5

No training on customer data; OpenAI zero-retention API used for AI features; customer-controlled retention

4/5

Processes cloud API metadata only; no persistent storage of workload content; configurable retention periods

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Linear: SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 not yet confirmed; strong security posture for its size

Wiz: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified; 80+ compliance frameworks built into the product

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 not yet confirmed; strong security posture for its size

3/5

SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified; 80+ compliance frameworks built into the product

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Linear: Good for EU tech teams; EU residency option and SOC 2 support regulated use with appropriate DPA

Wiz: Designed for regulated cloud environments; built-in frameworks for HIPAA, PCI DSS, DORA, ISO 27001, NIST

3/5

Good for EU tech teams; EU residency option and SOC 2 support regulated use with appropriate DPA

5/5

Designed for regulated cloud environments; built-in frameworks for HIPAA, PCI DSS, DORA, ISO 27001, NIST

Total Score

16/25

18/25

Best For

Linear

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Wiz

Best for regulated industries (ICO, OCC); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Detailed Comparison

Linear vs Wiz: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Linear (Linear, US) scores 16/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. Fast, opinionated issue tracking with AI for engineering teams. Wiz (Wiz, US) scores 18/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. Cloud security platform with AI-powered threat detection and risk prioritisation.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Linear (4/5): EU data residency available (AWS eu-west-1); clearly documented and configurable at workspace level

●Wiz (4/5): Tenant hosted in customer-selected cloud region; processes cloud metadata only, not workload data

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 2/5.

●Linear (2/5): US Delaware corporation despite Scandinavian founders; CLOUD Act applies; DPA and SCCs available

●Wiz (2/5): US Delaware corporation subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs and SCCs available for EU/UK

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Linear (4/5): No training on customer data; OpenAI zero-retention API used for AI features; customer-controlled retention

●Wiz (4/5): Processes cloud API metadata only; no persistent storage of workload content; configurable retention periods

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 3/5.

●Linear (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified; ISO 27001 not yet confirmed; strong security posture for its size

●Wiz (3/5): SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified; 80+ compliance frameworks built into the product

#### Regulatory Fit

Wiz leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Linear (3/5): Good for EU tech teams; EU residency option and SOC 2 support regulated use with appropriate DPA

●Wiz (5/5): Designed for regulated cloud environments; built-in frameworks for HIPAA, PCI DSS, DORA, ISO 27001, NIST

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Linear	Wiz
ISO 27001	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Wiz has a clear trust advantage, scoring 18/25 compared to Linear's 16/25. Wiz particularly excels in regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Linear or Wiz?

Linear has a TrustKit score of 16/25 while Wiz scores 18/25. Wiz currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Linear and Wiz compare on data residency?

Linear scores 4/5 for data residency (EU data residency available (AWS eu-west-1); clearly documented and configurable at workspace level), while Wiz scores 4/5 (Tenant hosted in customer-selected cloud region; processes cloud metadata only, not workload data).

Are Linear and Wiz GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Linear has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Wiz scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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