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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
$19.00 1 Maker Per Month
Linear
Star Rating
(58)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Per Seat Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansProductboard
Star Rating
(252)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 1 Maker Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Productboard excels in its roadmap features, allowing teams to visualize their product strategy effectively, while Linear is praised for its streamlined issue tracking and project management capabilities, making it easier for small businesses to manage tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Productboard's customer support is highly rated, with an 8.9 score, providing timely assistance, whereas Linear, with a score of 8.4, has received feedback indicating that support could be more responsive during peak times.
- G2 users highlight that Productboard's ease of use is rated at 8.2, which is beneficial for mid-market companies needing a straightforward interface, while Linear's higher score of 8.9 suggests that its user experience is particularly favorable for small businesses looking for simplicity and efficiency.
- Users on G2 report that Productboard's entry-level price of $19.00 may be a barrier for smaller teams, while Linear's free offering is a significant advantage for startups and small businesses looking to minimize costs.
- Reviewers say that Productboard has a solid product direction with an 8.3 score, indicating a commitment to evolving features based on user feedback, while Linear shines with a 9.1 score, suggesting a strong alignment with user needs and a proactive approach to updates.
- Users say that while Productboard is well-suited for mid-market companies, Linear's focus on small businesses is reflected in its features, such as the ability to quickly create and manage tasks, which reviewers find particularly beneficial for agile teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Linear
Free
Free
1 Per Seat Per Month
- Unlimited members
- 2 teams
- 250 issues (+unlimited archived)
Productboard
Essentials
$19.00
1 Maker Per Month
Connect your backlog with always up-to-date and easy-to-share roadmaps
- 250 feedback notes
- 1 Teamspace
- 1 Objective
Free Trial
Linear
Free Trial is available
Productboard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
39
8.1
172
Ease of Use
8.9
42
8.2
173
Ease of Setup
9.2
28
8.2
84
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
8.8
73
Quality of Support
8.6
27
8.9
138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
13
8.8
68
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
37
8.3
150
Features by Category
Tasks
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Projects
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Resource Management
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.0
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Management
4.7
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
7.1
36
Execution
Not enough data
7.7
56
Not enough data
7.7
52
Not enough data
7.2
42
Roadmapping
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.4
52
Setup
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
16
Management
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.5
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.5
23
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
7.5
24
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Task Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
8.0
24
Functionality
Not enough data
6.1
16
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.4
30
Agentic AI - Decision-Making
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
6.7
7
7.5
74
5.5
7
7.1
61
6.4
7
8.1
100
Planning
7.9
7
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
8.2
110
8.1
9
7.2
76
6.9
8
7.5
88
7.1
7
Feature Not Available
Workflow Management
6.9
7
6.7
53
8.1
7
8.0
72
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
5.7
7
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Linear and Productboard are categorized as Product Management
Unique Categories
Productboard is categorized as User Research Repositories, Decision-Making, Workflow Management, and Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Linear
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Productboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
44.2%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Human Resources
5.8%
Real Estate
3.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
26.9%
Computer Software
35.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Internet
5.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.3%
Other
34.1%
Discussions
Linear has no discussions with answers
When do you expect to have more integrations?
1 Comment
SB
Hi João Paulo Villa Mello,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feedback. We are continually adding new integrations and new partners that are building...Read more
What is a feature product management?
1 Comment
DB
A product feature is used describe characteristics that your product has, or what it does, generally used in the context of functionality.
Here are some...Read more
What does Product Board do?
1 Comment
Official Response from Productboard
Productboard is a SaaS-based product managment software solution in which product teams can build roadmaps, collect and capture customer feedback, prioritize...Read more
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