Basecamp vs Linear

Basecamp advertises $15/mo and Linear advertises $0/mo. Basecamp has 3 documented extra fees (recurring: +$40/mo), while Linear has 3 (recurring: +$12/mo). On these illustrative assumptions, Linear has the lower estimated monthly cost (about 78% less). Your real cost depends on seats and usage — use the calculator for your numbers.

Basecamp has 3 documented extra fees: Per-User vs Flat Rate Breakeven, Limited Integrations, No Built-In Time Tracking. Recurring fees add roughly $40/mo on top of the $15/mo advertised price.

Linear has 3 documented extra fees: 250 Active Issue Limit on Free, Guest Access Requires Plus, Advanced Features on Plus Only. Recurring fees add roughly $12/mo on top of the $0/mo advertised price.

Choose Basecamp if: Simple project management and team communication tool. $15/user/mo or $349/mo flat for unlimited use. Choose Linear if: Modern issue tracking for software teams. Free for up to 250 issues, then $8-$14/user/mo. Clean and . The right choice depends on your team size, usage volume, and which features you need most.

This comparison is compiled from public vendor pricing pages and documentation. It uses illustrative assumptions (see "Cost Comparison Summary"), not your exact seats or usage, and vendor prices change often. Confirm current prices on each vendor's site, and use our calculator with your own usage for a closer estimate. Spotted an error? Email hello@trulycritic.com.