LinearB
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What is LinearB
LinearB is a software engineering analytics platform that aggregates data from source control, issue tracking, and CI/CD tools to measure delivery performance and developer workflow. It is used by engineering leaders and DevOps teams to track metrics such as cycle time, throughput, PR review time, and deployment-related signals, and to identify process bottlenecks. The product emphasizes team-level visibility, workflow automation (for example, pull request and review policies), and reporting aligned to common engineering performance frameworks.
Broad engineering data integrations
LinearB connects to common systems of record in software delivery such as Git providers, issue trackers, and CI/CD tooling to consolidate activity data. This reduces manual reporting and enables cross-team comparisons using a consistent dataset. The integration approach supports ongoing measurement without requiring teams to change their day-to-day tools.
Actionable delivery performance metrics
The platform provides dashboards and reports focused on delivery flow and developer collaboration, including cycle time and pull request review dynamics. These views help engineering managers pinpoint where work waits (for example, in review or in progress) and quantify the impact of process changes. Compared with broader DevOps suites, the product is centered on analytics and operational insights rather than being a full CI/CD or SCM system.
Workflow automation for PR governance
LinearB includes automation capabilities that can enforce or encourage pull request practices (such as review requirements and aging PR reminders) based on configurable policies. This can standardize collaboration patterns across teams and reduce time spent on manual follow-ups. The automation is tied to measured outcomes, allowing teams to validate whether policy changes improve flow metrics.
Not a full DevOps platform
LinearB does not replace core DevOps components such as source control management, CI/CD execution, artifact management, or IT service management. Organizations seeking an end-to-end platform may still need multiple products for planning, build/release, and operations workflows. As a result, value depends on the quality and coverage of integrations with existing toolchains.
Metric interpretation requires context
Engineering metrics can be misread without accounting for team topology, work type, and repository structure. Teams often need governance on how metrics are defined (for example, what constitutes a “completed” item) and how they are used in performance discussions. Without careful rollout, analytics can drive unintended behavior such as optimizing for speed over quality.
Data quality and mapping effort
Accurate reporting depends on consistent linking between code changes, tickets, and deployments, which can vary by team and tool configuration. Initial setup may require mapping repositories to teams, normalizing workflows, and tuning filters to exclude noise (for example, bots or non-delivery repos). Ongoing changes to tooling or processes can require periodic reconfiguration to keep reports reliable.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $29 / month per contributor (billed annually) | Includes 1,000 monthly credits per contributor; supports GitHub Cloud only; Additional credits start at $0.015 per credit; 14-day free trial (no credit card required). |
| Enterprise | $59 / month per contributor (billed annually) | Includes 1,500 monthly credits per contributor; custom plans for large deployments (contact sales); adds developer productivity insights, project tracking & forecasting, resource allocation & investment profile, R&D cost capitalization, on‑prem agents, Slack & Microsoft Teams automations; contact sales for custom pricing. |
Additional pricing notes:
- Credit packs: 5,000 credits = $67.50 / month (≈ $0.0135/credit); 10,000 credits = $125 / month (≈ $0.0125/credit).
- Subscriptions are billed annually (no monthly billing option).
Seller details
LinearB, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA, USA
2018
Private
https://linearb.io/
https://x.com/LinearB_io
https://www.linkedin.com/company/linearb/
