TeamRetro alternatives

By the RetroPop team · Prices and features checked on each vendor's own website in . Prices change; check the vendor's site before buying.

TeamRetro starts at US$25 a month per team after a 30-day trial. If you want something simpler or cheaper, RetroPop (€6 per team, free for 3 boards), EasyRetro (free plan, about €20 per team), Parabol (free for two teams, then US$8 per user) and Retrium (US$39 per team room) are the main options.

Why teams look for TeamRetro alternatives

  • You only need retrospectives, not estimation, standups or maturity models.
  • You want a free plan rather than a 30-day trial.
  • You want a lower price for a single team.

Quick comparison

TeamRetro alternatives: quick comparison
FeatureTeamRetroRetroPopEasyRetroParabolRetrium
Pricing modelPer team, monthly or yearlyFlat price per teamPer team, no per-seat feesPer active userPer team room
Paid planUS$25/month for one team (US$250/year); organisation plans from US$60/month for three teams€6/month per team for unlimited boardsTeam plan about €20/month (about €17/month billed yearly)*US$8 per active user per month (Team plan)US$39 per team room per month (Team); US$59 (Business)
Free option30-day free trial; no free plan listedFree plan: 3 boards per team with every featureFree plan: 1 public board per month; 7-day trial of paid plansFree for up to 2 teams and 10 meetings a month, with 30 days of history30-day free trial; no free plan listed
People includedUp to 25 members on the single-team plan; unlimited on organisation plansUnlimited; guests join a board with just a nameUnlimited board participantsUnlimited usersUnlimited users
What it coversRetrospectives, health checks, maturity models, estimation and async standupsRetrospectives (14 formats, including a Squad Health Check, a Scrum checklist and a Product Team Maturity Assessment)Retrospective boards and surveysRetrospectives, standups, check-ins, sprint poker and team health checksRetrospectives with a range of activities, including team radars
AI featuresYes: an AI assistant, grouping, action suggestions and summariesNoneYes on paid plans: summaries, grouping and templatesYes: discussion prompts, meeting summaries and groupingNot listed on the pricing page
Single sign-on (SAML)Yes, on all paid plansNo (email or Google sign-in)From the Large Business planEnterprise planBusiness plan and up
IntegrationsYes, plus webhooks and API accessNone yetNot listed on the pricing pageYes, 7 on every plan (more on Enterprise)Jira Cloud

* EasyRetro showed prices in Danish kroner for our location (DKK 150/month, or DKK 125/month billed yearly). Euro figures are converted at the fixed krone rate of about 7.46.

1. RetroPop

The lowest flat price here, guided retros and a free plan. No AI, integrations or SSO.

A browser-based retrospective tool with guided stages, timers and 14 formats, priced per team rather than per person.

Paid plan
€6/month per team for unlimited boards
Free option
Free plan: 3 boards per team with every feature

What it does well

  • Guided stages with facilitator and participant instructions and a shared timer for every format.
  • Guests join with a link and a name, no account needed.
  • One flat price per team, so adding people never changes the bill. Every feature is free for 3 boards.
  • A Product Team Maturity Assessment that turns its weakest area into a focused retrospective.
  • Hosted in the EU (Amsterdam).

Best for: Teams that want structured, well-facilitated retrospectives at a low, predictable price, without integrations or AI.

2. EasyRetro

A free plan and AI summaries on paid plans, priced per team.

A long-running online retro board with a free plan, per-team pricing and AI summaries on paid plans.

Paid plan
Team plan about €20/month (about €17/month billed yearly)*
Free option
Free plan: 1 public board per month; 7-day trial of paid plans

What it does well

  • A free plan, and paid plans with no per-seat fees.
  • AI summaries, grouping and templates on paid plans.
  • A large library of retrospective templates and ideas on its website.

Best for: Teams that want a familiar board-style retro and AI help, with a free plan for occasional use.

RetroPop vs EasyRetro: full comparison →

3. Parabol

Free for small setups, with standups and sprint poker too. Priced per active user.

An open-source meeting tool for retrospectives, standups, check-ins and sprint poker, free for up to two teams.

Paid plan
US$8 per active user per month (Team plan)
Free option
Free for up to 2 teams and 10 meetings a month, with 30 days of history

What it does well

  • A genuinely free plan for small setups: two teams and ten meetings a month.
  • Open-source, auditable code and SOC 2 Type II compliance.
  • Standups, check-ins and sprint poker alongside retrospectives.

Best for: Engineering teams that want several meeting types and integrations, and are comfortable with per-user pricing.

RetroPop vs Parabol: full comparison →

4. Retrium

A dedicated retro tool with Jira Cloud and enterprise options, at a higher price per team room.

A dedicated retrospective tool built around team rooms, with unlimited users per room and a Jira Cloud integration.

Paid plan
US$39 per team room per month (Team); US$59 (Business)
Free option
30-day free trial; no free plan listed

What it does well

  • Built only for retrospectives, with a wide range of activities and team radars.
  • Unlimited users per team room, and team rooms can be reused by another team in the same billing period.
  • Business and Enterprise plans with invoicing, SOC audit access and SSO.

Best for: Larger organisations that want a dedicated retro tool with Jira Cloud, SSO and enterprise support.

RetroPop vs Retrium: full comparison →

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest TeamRetro alternative?
Of the tools here, RetroPop has the lowest paid price for one team at €6 a month, and Parabol's free plan costs nothing for up to two teams and ten meetings a month.
Which TeamRetro alternative has AI?
EasyRetro (on paid plans) and Parabol include AI features. RetroPop has none.
Which alternative includes estimation and standups?
Parabol covers standups and sprint poker. RetroPop, EasyRetro and Retrium focus on retrospectives.

Sources

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