Head-to-head
Linear vs ProofHub
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Linear and ProofHub for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Linear and ProofHub differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Linear fully includes 2 and ProofHub fully includes 4.
Video & Image Review
ProofHub partially covers video & image review; Linear doesn't include it.
Built-in Chat
ProofHub includes built-in chat; Linear covers it partially.
Calendar & Scheduling
ProofHub includes calendar & scheduling; Linear doesn't include it.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Linear includes ai assistant (kloudie); ProofHub doesn't include it.
Free Guest Access
ProofHub 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
- File Storage & Drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Linear or ProofHub better for creative teams?
ProofHub 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 Linear and ProofHub cost?
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. ProofHub uses flat, per-seat-free pricing with no free plan (just a 14-day trial): Essential is $45/member-free... $45/month billed annually ($50 monthly) with 40 projects and 15GB storage, and Ultimate Control is $89/month annually for the first three months then $135/month ($99→$150 monthly) with unlimited projects and 100GB.
What do both Linear and ProofHub lack?
Neither fully includes video & image review, 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 Linear and ProofHub?
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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