LinearB
Travis CI
| Feature | LinearB | Travis CI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $39/mo | Free / from $69/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-managers, vp-engineering, ctos, devops-teams | open-source-projects, developers, small-teams, github-users |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
| Cycle Time Metrics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dora Metrics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pr Insights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Benchmarks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Planning Intelligence | ✓ | ✗ |
| Investment Profile | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ci Cd | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Language | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matrix Builds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Travis CI Pros
- Easy GitHub integration
- Good documentation
- Matrix builds
- Open-source friendly
✗ Travis CI Cons
- Pricing changes upset community
- Slower builds
- Limited free tier now
The Verdict
LinearB is built for engineering managers and vp engineering, with a focus on cycle-time-metrics and dora-metrics. Travis CI targets open source projects and developers and leads with ci-cd and multi-language.
On pricing, LinearB is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $39/mo compared to $69/mo for Travis CI. That $30/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.
LinearB edges out on user ratings (4.2 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, LinearB offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Travis CI takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: LinearB has a slight overall edge — but if easy github integration matters most to you, Travis CI may still be the right call.