Kollabe vs EasyRetro
Comprehensive comparison of sprint retrospective tools to help you choose the best platform for your agile team's continuous improvement process
Kollabe
Purpose-built retrospective tool for productive teams
$25/month
per team Space, unlimited users & meetings
Start retrospectives instantly, no signup required
1000+ themed templates and formats
AI-powered insights and grouping
Built-in ice breakers and team activities
Customizable workflow builder to fit your process
Action item management and tracking
EasyRetro
Lightweight, no‑signup retrospective boards
$38/month
Free forever (3 public boards/mo)
No‑signup public or private boards via link
100+ customizable templates & icebreaker formats
Real‑time collaboration with voting and comments
Unlimited users; action‑item export to Jira/Trello
Basic AI summaries, images, bulk‑export options
The Bottom Line
EasyRetro offers quick, sticker‑note style retrospectives with zero signup and a fun, familiar UI. But its basic boards lack advanced facilitation, analytics, and robust security controls. Kollabe, by contrast, gives teams enterprise‑grade privacy, AI‑driven retro insights, and structured facilitation—without sacrificing rapid access or simplicity.
See Kollabe in Action
Get a glimpse of how simple and intuitive running retrospectives can be. This quick demo shows a live retrospective session in Kollabe.
No signup needed - start instantly
Real-time collaboration as team members add feedback
AI grouping organizes similar ideas automatically
Clean, focused interface that keeps teams engaged
Getting Started Experience
No account required to join or run a retrospective—just share a board link. Accountability features like templates and timers are built in, but extras like AI summaries and integrations require paid plans.
Pros and Cons
Kollabe Advantages
Zero friction setup - start immediately without accounts
AI-powered insights and grouping reduce manual effort
Extensive template library for various meeting formats
Built-in ice breakers and music improve team engagement
Mobile-first design works perfectly on all devices
Transparent pricing with generous free tier
Kollabe Limitations
Advanced features require premium subscription
Very customizable, which may overwhelm some users
No native desktop or mobile app, web-only
No offline mode available
EasyRetro Advantages
Instant access via link, no login friction
Large library of templates and icebreakers
Familiar board UI for sticker‑note retros
Unlimited participants and board creation
Exports to Jira, Trello, Confluence, CSV/PDF
EasyRetro Limitations
Free tier limited to 3 public boards per month
Team/business plans needed for integrations & AI
No built-in analytics or health tracking
Security limited to board-level; no enterprise SSO
Action items export only; no built-in tracking
Which Tool Is Right for Your Team?
Choose Kollabe If:
You want to start retrospectives immediately without setup barriers
Your team includes external participants or frequent guests
You value AI-powered insights to streamline retrospective analysis
Mobile access is important for your hybrid/remote team
You want a custom built solution that fits your unique workflow
You want built-in team building activities
You're looking for transparent, affordable pricing
Choose EasyRetro If:
Teams wanting quick, fun retros with no accounts
Small teams needing simple template boards
Groups using Trello/Jira for action tracking
Organizations valuing anonymity and ease
Lightweight retros without complex facilitation needs
Making the Switch
EasyRetro is great for one-off, low-friction retros, but its lack of analytics, security, and action tracking may limit long-term use. Kollabe adds AI insights and structured facilitation, while keeping the same fast, no‑signup entry—ideal for teams that want both speed and substance.
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