See how OpenIssue compares to SteelSync for making your Linear boards public.
Note: This comparison is based on our understanding from publicly available information. We haven't used SteelSync directly, and features may have changed.
| Feature | OpenIssue | SteelSync |
|---|---|---|
| Public Linear Boards | ||
| Custom Themes & Branding | ||
| Community Voting | ||
| Custom Submission Forms | ||
| File Attachments | ||
| Email Notifications | ||
| Reply from Linear | ||
| Kanban & List Views | ||
| QR Codes | ||
| Free Trial Available |
Both OpenIssue and SteelSync provide public boards that sync with your Linear workspace, keeping your roadmap visible to stakeholders.
OpenIssue offers full theme customization including colors, logos, and custom domains to match your brand. SteelSync has a more standardized look without extensive branding options.
OpenIssue includes a voting system that lets users upvote features, helping you prioritize based on real demand. SteelSync does not offer community voting functionality.
Both platforms support custom submission forms, allowing you to collect structured feedback with fields tailored to your needs.
Both OpenIssue and SteelSync support file attachments, enabling users to include screenshots and documents with their submissions.
OpenIssue sends email notifications to keep users informed about updates to issues they follow. SteelSync does not currently offer email notifications.
Both platforms allow you to respond to feedback directly from Linear, keeping your workflow streamlined.
Both OpenIssue and SteelSync offer multiple view options including kanban boards and list views.
OpenIssue generates QR codes for your public boards, perfect for physical marketing and events. SteelSync does not include QR code generation.
OpenIssue offers a 14-day free trial to get started, while SteelSync requires a paid subscription.
OpenIssue is priced at €29/month with a 14-day free trial to get started.
While SteelSync is a great tool for agencies sharing project status with clients, for our workflows some critical features were missing. OpenIssue provides full branding control, community voting for prioritization, email notifications to keep users engaged, QR codes for physical marketing, and a free trial to get started.
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