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Convert vs Linear

Convert logo

Convert

Marketing & Analytics

A/B testing platform for enterprises

From
$1000/month
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: Convert pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • They diverge on capability: Convert covers A/B testing, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Convert and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where Convert and Linear differ
AttributeConvertLinear
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryMarketing & AnalyticsTechnology
Founded20122019

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 Convert

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

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.

Convert

  • A/B, split and multivariate testing on websitesnot Linear
  • Server-side experimentation and feature flaggingnot Linear
  • Personalising site content to visitor segmentsnot Linear

Linear

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

Where each one falls short

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

Convert

  • Pricing is driven by monthly tested users, starting at $399 per month for 100,000 monthly tested users on Growth and $599 on Pro
  • Single Sign-On requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Multivariate testing, multi-page testing, full stack and feature flags, sequential testing and raw test data export are all withheld from the Growth plan
  • Phone support, change history and guided onboarding require Pro
  • The advertised $299 and $420 per month rates require paying the full year up front at $3,588 or $5,040
  • The Enterprise plan is price on request, is only available as an annual plan, and its data segregation feature carries additional costs
  • Listed prices exclude VAT, GST and other taxes, which are added at checkout
  • Above 5 million monthly tested users there is no published rate

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

Convert

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • A/B testing
    • Analytics
    • API access

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 Convert if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
Convert 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 Convert or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. Convert starts at $1000/month and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Convert or Linear?
Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Convert and Free for Linear.
Does Convert or Linear run on more platforms?
Convert 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. Convert starts at $1000/month.
What is Convert best used for?
Convert is most often used for a/b, split and multivariate testing on websites, server-side experimentation and feature flagging, personalising site content to visitor segments. Of those, a/b, split and multivariate testing on websites and server-side experimentation and feature flagging are not what Linear is typically brought in for.
What can Convert do that Linear cannot?
Convert covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Analytics, API access. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints).
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