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Linear vs Mmhmm

Linear logo

Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Linear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linear and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Linear and Mmhmm differ
AttributeLinearMmhmm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20192020

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

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 Linear

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

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Linear

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

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Linear
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Linear
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Linear
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Linear

Where each one falls short

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

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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Linear or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Linear starts at Free and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linear or Mmhmm?
Linear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Linear and On request for Mmhmm.
Does Linear or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Linear for free?
Yes. Linear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at On request.
What is Linear best used for?
Linear is most often used for issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issues, strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and prds from idea to launch, agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requests, code review with structural diffs for human and agent output. Of those, issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issues and strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and prds from idea to launch are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Linear do that Mmhmm cannot?
Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints). Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture. Both handle Slack.
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