When it comes to making your Linear boards public, you have options. Lindie is one of the tools in this space, and we often get asked how OpenIssue compares. Here's an honest breakdown.

Note: This comparison is based on our understanding from publicly available information. We haven't used Lindie directly, and features may have changed. We encourage you to verify current features on their website.

What Both Tools Do Well

Both OpenIssue and Lindie let you create public-facing boards that sync with your Linear workspace. Your team continues working in Linear while customers see a clean, public view of your roadmap or issue tracker.

Both platforms also support:

•Kanban and list views
•Custom submission forms
•File attachments
•Email notifications

Where OpenIssue Stands Out

Reply Directly from Linear

With OpenIssue, you can respond to customer feedback without leaving Linear. Your replies automatically appear on the public board. This keeps your workflow in one place while maintaining customer communication.

Full Theme Customization

OpenIssue gives you complete control over your board's appearance. Custom colors, fonts, logos, and branding. Your public board looks like an extension of your product, not a third-party tool.

Community Voting

Let your users vote on features and issues they care about most. OpenIssue's voting system helps you prioritize based on real customer demand, not guesswork.

QR Codes for Marketing

OpenIssue generates QR codes for your public boards. Perfect for conference booths, product packaging, or physical marketing materials. A unique way to drive traffic to your roadmap.

Pricing

OpenIssue is priced at $29/month with a 14-day free trial to get started.

The Bottom Line

While Lindie is a capable tool for creating public Linear boards, we found that for our workflows some critical features were missing. If you need theme customization, community voting, or the ability to reply from Linear, OpenIssue fills those gaps.

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