Project management for continuous delivery, replacing backlogs with user story maps.
Product memo
Teams practicing continuous delivery use Mainline to manage projects without traditional Agile overhead. It replaces backlogs and story points with user story maps, focusing on a "done is released" philosophy. This approach protects cognitive load by limiting each person to a single active story, serving engineering teams that prioritize actual delivery over perceived productivity.
For who
Teams practicing continuous delivery
Solves what
Project management without Agile theatre or individual metrics
- User story maps
- Single active story per person
- Immutable event history
In their own words
Main _line_
Where Agile theatre goes to die.
Maps, not backlogs
Commercial cues
Model
subscription
Free tier
No
Trial
14d
Pricing Strategy
- • Annual billing offers two months free, encouraging longer commitment.
- • A 14-day trial substitutes for a free tier, qualifying leads.
Operator context
Operating setup
Founded
May 2026
Platform
Web app
Audience
Developers
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Pre Revenue
- Effort
- Small Team
About Mainline Expand
Mainline provides project management specifically for engineering teams committed to continuous delivery. It rethinks common Agile practices, replacing traditional backlogs and story points with user story maps.
This design helps teams maintain focus by limiting individuals to one active story at a time, fostering a "done is released" mindset. The platform appeals to high-performing teams seeking transparency and a direct path from concept to deployment, avoiding the overhead of conventional project management tools.
Mainline's approach emphasizes clear workflow and an immutable event history for better project oversight.