LinearB vs. minware
LinearB raised the bar from previous-generation systems with broader and deeper metrics. But, there’s more to building software than shipping code.
We’re here to raise the bar again, making efficient and predictable delivery easy from start to finish.
Full Lifecycle Visibility
LinearB nails pull requests and cost allocation of completed work. Those things are important, but don’t tell the full story because they overlook big parts of the software development lifecycle.
minware measures overhead at every stage to help engineering and product teams drive end-to-end efficiency and predictability.
Read more about the productivity stack >Stage
Overhead Metrics
minware
LinearB
All Time
- Non-Dev Time
- Meetings
Dev Time
- DevOps/DORA
- Flow Efficiency
- Context Switching
Task Time
- Unticketed Time
- Churn/Revert Time
- Over Estimate Time
Tickets
- Rollover
- Incomplete
- Late Additions
Sprints
- Bugs
- Unplanned Tasks
- Tech Debt Fixes
Roadmap
- Scope Creep
- Planning Issues
- Failed Projects
Planned Roadmap Delivery
Actions Speak Louder Than Dashboards
LinearB understands this to some degree because they offer PR workflow automation. However, you’re on your own figuring out how to optimize your other metrics.
minware’s step-by-step scorecard shows you exactly what engineers, scrum masters, and product owners should improve next across the entire software development process.
Read more about our scorecard >Actionability Level
minware
LinearB
1. Metrics
2. Benchmarks
3. Configurable Alerts
4. Prioritized Scorecard
5. Automated Intervention
Who It’s For
LinearB was the first to build a platform designed for engineers, not just managers.
We agree that metrics should serve the people who build software, but also believe that scrum masters and product owners are an important part of the process.
Job Role
minware
LinearB
Engineers
Scrum Masters
Product Owners
Managers
Senior Software Leaders
CEOs, Board, Executive Team
Zero-Effort Setup
LinearB made setup an order of magnitude easier than other platforms with its self-service configuration, but it’s still not a cake walk.
We’ve invested heavily in making minware work out-of-the box with fully automated configuration and no process changes. All you need to do is hook up version control and ticketing systems with a few clicks.
No story points? No sprints? No tickets in PRs? No Org Chart? Different usernames in Git/Jira? Crazy ticket statuses? No problem, we’ll figure it out.
Setup Difficulty
minware
LinearB
Intensive (Weeks)
Self-Service (Hours)
Zero Effort
Why Choose LinearB over minware?
This question may be the opposite of what you were expecting.
LinearB has been around longer – three years to be exact – so you probably heard their name first, and may even have friends who are using their software.
We heard about LinearB a few years ago too. After thoroughly evaluating it and seeing the gaps, we decided to dedicate years of our lives and much of our own money to starting minware.
As the saying goes, “Nobody gets fired for buying IBM.” If this statement appeals to you, or if you still have an aol.com email address, then LinearB might be a better choice. If not:
(If you want a deeper dive into minware right away, check out our Report Walkthrough, which is a 30-minute read.)
