Head-to-head
Basecamp vs Linear
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Basecamp and Linear for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Basecamp and Linear differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Basecamp fully includes 5 and Linear fully includes 2.
Built-in Chat
Basecamp includes built-in chat; Linear covers it partially.
File Storage & Drive
Basecamp includes file storage & drive; Linear covers it partially.
Calendar & Scheduling
Basecamp includes calendar & scheduling; Linear doesn't include it.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Linear includes ai assistant (kloudie); Basecamp doesn't include it.
Free Guest Access
Basecamp 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
- Freelancer Payments
Frequently asked questions
Is Basecamp or Linear better for creative teams?
Basecamp covers more of the workflow out of the box (5 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 Basecamp and Linear cost?
basecamp's entry plan is Plus at $15/user/month (500GB storage, unlimited projects, free guests/clients); there's a permanent Free plan capped at 20 users, 1GB storage, and a single active project, and a flat Pro Unlimited tier at $299/month billed annually ($349 month-to-month) with 5TB. 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 Basecamp and Linear lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review and freelancer payments. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Basecamp 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.
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