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retrospect.io vs RetroTool
Both stand on retrospective software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose retrospect.io if your team needs live, customizable retrospectives that work across computers and mobile devices. The free plan offers an entry point, while All Inclusive costs $9 a month with unlimited teams, users and retrospectives. Look elsewhere if HIPAA compliance or guaranteed transmission security is required.
Visit retrospect.ioRetroTool brings discussion, voting and action tracking into a web-based retrospective tool. The free plan covers basic facilitation, while additional privacy and facilitator controls require paid plans.
Visit RetroToolThe facts
| retrospect.io | RetroTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | All Inclusive: $9 a month | Individual: $10 per team a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | retrospect.io | retrotool.io |
| On retrospective software | #18 of 31 | #22 of 31 |
retrospect.io: what it does well
- Live updates keep participants aligned during retrospectives
- Custom column names support different retrospective formats
- Computer and mobile participation is supported
- Retro templates are available
- All Inclusive allows unlimited teams, users and retros
What to know first
- Servers are located in the United States
- The service is not HIPAA compliant
- Security procedures are not guaranteed to be error-free, and data transmission is not guaranteed to always be secure
- Payment information is handled by a third party
RetroTool: what it does well
- Offers three retrospective templates.
- Supports private drafting and public cards.
- Includes dot and secret voting.
- Action points can have owners and due dates.
What to know first
- Free plan stores data for up to 12 months.
- Private invite-only retrospectives are paid-plan features.
- Company costs $20 a month per team.
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