Head-to-head
Asana vs Linear
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Asana and Linear for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Asana and Linear differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Asana fully includes 4 and Linear fully includes 2.
Video & Image Review
Asana partially covers video & image review; Linear doesn't include it.
Built-in Chat
Linear partially covers built-in chat; Asana doesn't include it.
Calendar & Scheduling
Asana includes calendar & scheduling; Linear doesn't include it.
Free Guest Access
Asana includes free guest access; Linear covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Video & Image Review
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- File Storage & Drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Asana or Linear better for creative teams?
Asana covers more of the workflow out of the box (4 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 2), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Asana and Linear cost?
asana's free Personal plan covers up to 2 users (100MB max per file); paid plans start at Starter $10.99/user/mo billed annually ($13.49 monthly), and Advanced at $24.99/user/mo annually ($30.49 monthly) — with proofing, AI Studio credits, and native time tracking gated to the upper tiers. Linear is free for unlimited members but caps you at 2 teams, 250 issues, and 10MB file uploads with Google sign-in only; paid plans start at Basic $8/user/mo (billed annually, $10 monthly) and Business $14/user/mo annually ($16 monthly), with SAML/SCIM reserved for custom-priced Enterprise.
What do both Asana and Linear lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, built-in chat, freelancer payments and file storage & drive. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Asana and Linear?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
Skip the trade-off
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