Table of Contents
Understanding Users and Contributors in LinearB
Learn the difference between users and contributors in LinearB, how access is managed, and why this distinction matters for tracking and billing.
What is a User?
In LinearB, a user is a team member with access to the LinearB application. Depending on the permissions and roles assigned to them, users can view, edit, or manage reports, applications, and settings. Users are not restricted to developers and can include managers, analysts, or other stakeholders who need access to metrics and insights.
Users vs. Contributors
LinearB differentiates between Users and Contributors to ensure a clear distinction in roles, access levels, and billing.
Users | Contributors |
Any individual in your organization who has access to the LinearB application. | Software developers whose work is tracked by LinearB to generate metrics. |
Users do not have to be developers; they can be anyone who needs to view metrics or reports. | Contributors must belong to a LinearB team to include their activity in reports. |
LinearB allows for an unlimited number of users without additional costs. | LinearB billing is determined by the number of contributors added to teams |
This distinction ensures that:
- Stakeholders can access reports and insights without impacting billing.
- Only active development work is tracked for engineering metrics.
- Companies don’t pay extra for managers or executives who only need visibility into reports.
This model provides flexibility while ensuring cost-efficient tracking for engineering teams.
How did we do?
Managing Users in LinearB
User Permissions in LinearB
