Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Basecamp if you are client work without the notification chaos. Pick Linear if you are software teams that care about speed.
| Basecamp | Linear | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Calm, opinionated project management from 37signals. | Blazing-fast issue tracking for product teams. |
| Pricing | $15/user/mo or $299/mo flat | Free plan; from $8/user/mo |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Best for | Client work without the notification chaos | Software teams that care about speed |
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Website | basecamp.com | linear.app |
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