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Fibery vs Linear

Fibery logo

Fibery

Spreadsheet & Data

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linear logo

Linear

Technology

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • They diverge on capability: Fibery covers Customizable databases, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fibery and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where Fibery and Linear differ
AttributeFiberyLinear
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategorySpreadsheet & DataTechnology
Founded20182019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

Only in Linear

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

Both cover

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Slack
  • Figma
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot Linear
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not Linear
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot Linear

Linear

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

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

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery 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 Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.
Fibery 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 Fibery or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. Fibery starts at Free and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fibery or Linear?
Fibery starts at Free and Linear at Free.
Does Fibery or Linear run on more platforms?
Fibery runs on Web. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Fibery for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Fibery best used for?
Fibery is most often used for work management and product development platform, relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt), knowledge base and document collaboration. Of those, work management and product development platform and relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt) are not what Linear is typically brought in for.
What can Fibery do that Linear cannot?
Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Both handle GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Figma.
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