Linear Is Perfect for Devs.
Terrible for Everyone Else.
Waymaker works for the whole team. Everything included at $19/user. Memory and AI scale with consumption.
Join innovative teams switching from Linear to Waymaker
Why Teams Outgrow Linear
Devs Work in Silos
- •Linear built for developers, unusable for product, marketing, leadership
- •Non-technical teams have zero visibility into dev work
- •Classic problem: "Product built, zero marketing ready"
- •Cross-functional collaboration completely broken
Zero Strategic Intelligence
- •Linear tracks issues, never helps decide what to build
- •No business frameworks (OKRs, strategic planning, methodologies)
- •Optimizes for velocity, not strategic outcomes
- •Dev team disconnected from business goals
Still Need 4 Other Tools
- •Linear ($10) + Notion ($8) + Google Docs ($12) + ChatGPT ($12) + Figma ($12)
- •$54 per user for fragmented stack
- •Context scattered across 5 platforms
- •Constant tool switching and manual data entry
Cross-Functional Workspace for the Whole Team
Waymaker Sync (The Big One)
Bridge IDE ↔ Commander. Devs work with AI in their IDE (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf). PRDs, tasks, progress auto-sync to Commander where product, marketing, leadership see everything in real-time.
- Developers stay in their IDE workflow
- Business teams see dev progress in real-time
- No more "product built, zero marketing" problem
- True cross-functional collaboration
Strategic Intelligence
30+ proven business frameworks (OKRs, Value Prop Canvas, RICE, ICE, SWOT) ensure you build the right things. AI trained on business methodologies guides strategic decisions.
- Frameworks validate "should we build this?"
- Dev work connected to business outcomes
- Strategic thinking before execution
- AI prioritizes based on business impact
True All-in-One Platform
Replace Linear + Notion + Google Docs + ChatGPT + Figma with one integrated workspace. Real documentation, strategic planning, AI intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Real-time collaborative documentation
- Native task management everyone can use
- AI with organizational memory
- One platform, one login, one source of truth
Linear vs Waymaker: Honest Comparison
| Capability | Linear | Waymaker |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Functional Visibility | ||
| Strategic Frameworks | ||
| Real Documentation | ||
| Dev Experience | ||
| AI Intelligence | ||
| Outcome Tracking | ||
| Non-Dev Usability | ||
| Still Need Other Tools? | Yes (4 tools) | No |
| Total Cost per User | $54/user | $19/user |
Honest assessment: Linear wins on pure dev tool polish and speed. Waymaker wins on cross-functional collaboration, strategic intelligence, and actually being usable by entire teams.
Real Stack Comparison
Typical Linear Stack
Devs work in isolation from business teams
Context scattered across 5 platforms
No cross-functional visibility
"Product built, zero marketing" problem
Waymaker All-in-One
✓ Task management
✓ Real-time documentation
✓ Strategic frameworks
✓ AI with business memory
✓ Waymaker Sync (IDE ↔ Team)
✓ Design collaboration
Cross-functional visibility with Sync
One platform, one source of truth
Strategic frameworks + execution
Everyone can use (devs AND business)
Save $1,750/month (65% savings)
$21,000 saved per year
Questions from Linear Users
Will my developers actually use Waymaker?
Yes, because they don't have to leave their IDE. Waymaker Sync bridges their IDE (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf) to Commander where the rest of the team works. Devs maintain their preferred workflow while their work automatically syncs to the team. Best of both worlds: dev happiness + cross-functional visibility.
What about Linear's speed and keyboard shortcuts?
Linear is genuinely fast. Waymaker prioritizes thoughtful execution over pure speed. Our strategic frameworks ensure you build the right things, not just move fast. We have keyboard shortcuts for essential actions, but we optimize for strategic outcomes over velocity metrics. Fast execution of wrong features = waste.
How does Waymaker Sync actually work?
Developers work with AI assistants in their IDE (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf). When they create PRDs, update tasks, or make progress, Waymaker Sync automatically updates Commander where product managers, marketers, and leadership see real-time progress. Bidirectional sync means business teams can update strategy in Commander and devs see it in their IDE. No more silos.
Can I migrate our Linear data to Waymaker?
Yes. We provide Linear import tools to migrate your issues, projects, and workflows. Your issue history, comments, and relationships transfer to Waymaker. Migration support included in onboarding. Most teams complete migration in 1-2 days.
What if we love Linear's GitHub integration?
Waymaker Sync works alongside GitHub. Your devs continue using GitHub for code management while Waymaker Sync handles product context and cross-functional visibility. PRs, commits, and deployments visible to entire team through Sync, not just devs in GitHub.
Does Waymaker have Linear's beautiful design?
Waymaker has its own design system focused on usability for everyone, not just devs. Clean, professional interface that product managers, marketers, and leadership can navigate without training. We prioritize clarity and cross-functional usability over dev-specific aesthetics.
Will this slow down our dev team?
No. Devs work in their IDE exactly as they do now. Waymaker Sync runs in the background— zero friction. The strategic frameworks actually speed up product development by preventing building wrong features. Teams report faster time-to-market with Waymaker because they build right things first time, not rework wrong features.
What's included at $19/user?
Everything: Task management, real-time documentation, 30+ strategic frameworks, AI with business memory, Waymaker Sync (IDE ↔ Commander), design collaboration, and cross-functional workflows. Memory and AI consumption scale with usage. No hidden fees, no per-feature pricing. $19/user includes complete platform access.
Ready to Bridge Your Dev/Business Gap?
Join product teams switching from Linear to Waymaker for true cross-functional collaboration.
No credit card required • Free beta access • Linear import included