Depot
LinearB
| Feature | Depot | LinearB |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | Free / from $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, ci-cd-pipelines, monorepo-teams, docker-heavy-teams | engineering-managers, vp-engineering, ctos, devops-teams |
| Founded | 2022 | 2019 |
| Fast Builds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote Caching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Github Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Platform Builds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Buildkit Compatible | ✓ | ✗ |
| Build Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycle Time Metrics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dora Metrics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pr Insights | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Benchmarks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Planning Intelligence | ✗ | ✓ |
| Investment Profile | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Depot Pros
- Dramatically faster Docker builds
- Drop-in replacement for docker build
- Native layer caching
- GitHub Actions integration
✗ Depot Cons
- Only for container builds
- Costs scale with usage
- Newer platform
✓ LinearB Pros
- Correlates engineering metrics with business outcomes
- Automated workflow improvements (WorkerB)
- Benchmarks against industry standards
- Identifies bottlenecks in dev process
✗ LinearB Cons
- Expensive for large engineering teams
- Can feel like surveillance to developers
- Metrics can be gamed if not used carefully
The Verdict
Depot is built for engineering teams and ci cd pipelines, with a focus on fast-builds and remote-caching. LinearB targets engineering managers and vp engineering and leads with cycle-time-metrics and dora-metrics.
On pricing, Depot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $20/mo compared to $39/mo for LinearB. That $19/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, LinearB offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Depot takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Depot has a slight overall edge — but if correlates engineering metrics with business outcomes matters most to you, LinearB may still be the right call.