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BigTime vs Linear

BigTime logo

BigTime

Consulting

The all-in-one solution for growing, single-entity firms

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linear logo

Linear

Technology

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Linear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BigTime essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigTime and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where BigTime and Linear differ
AttributeBigTimeLinear
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryConsultingTechnology
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BigTime

Nothing recorded that Linear does not also cover.

Only in Linear

  • Fast, real-time sync
  • Keyboard-first design
  • Automatic issue tracking
  • Cycles (sprints)
  • Projects & milestones
  • Custom workflows
  • API & webhooks
  • Built-in roadmaps

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BigTime

No use cases recorded yet. See the BigTime review.

Linear

  • Issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issuesnot BigTime
  • Strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and PRDs from idea to launchnot BigTime
  • Agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requestsnot BigTime
  • Code review with structural diffs for human and agent outputnot BigTime
  • Progress monitoring via dashboards tracking cycle times and project healthnot BigTime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BigTime

  • Essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
  • AI features Time Agent, Expense Agent and Flexible Reporting are listed as coming soon rather than shipped

Linear

  • No task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • No native time-tracking or hour-logging feature
  • No native Linux desktop app; official FAQ states it 'may come in the future but it's not on the roadmap for now'
  • Free tier capped at 250 issues and 2 teams

Pricing, plan by plan

BigTime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the BigTime review.

Linear

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited members
    • 2 teams
    • 250 issues
  • Basic$10/month
    • 5 teams
    • Unlimited issues
    • Unlimited file uploads
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited teams
    • Private teams/guests
    • Triage Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML/SCIM
    • Granular admin controls
    • Invoice/PO billing

Which should you pick?

Choose BigTime if

Nothing in the data separates BigTime from Linear on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

BigTime review

Choose Linear if

  • You need fast, real-time sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.
Linear review

Questions people ask

Is BigTime or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. BigTime starts at On request and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigTime or Linear?
Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BigTime and Free for Linear.
Does BigTime or Linear run on more platforms?
BigTime runs on Web. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Linear for free?
Yes. Linear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigTime starts at On request.
What can BigTime do that Linear cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints).
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