Kollabe vs Metro Retro
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
Metro Retro
Engaging, visual retrospective & workshop whiteboard
$39/month
Starter plan: 1 team (up to 20 users), billed annually
100+ fun, customizable templates including icebreakers
Facilitator tools: private input, voting, timers, confetti
Real-time collaborative canvas with interactive UX
Jira import/export & CSV/PDF board export
EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant, SSO and guest controls
The Bottom Line
Metro Retro turns retrospectives into a creative, interactive experience—but its recent shift to paid-only plans and limits like 20 seats per team introduce friction. Kollabe offers the same instant, no‑signup access, unlimited participants and boards, plus structured facilitation and AI-generated insights, making it better suited for fast-paced agile teams looking for both fun and function.
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
Metro Retro offers a 30‑day free trial, then requires you to choose a paid plan starting at $39/month for one team of up to 20 seats. Guests can join boards without licenses, but only paid members access team-level control and SSO—adding setup and budgeting overhead.
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
Metro Retro Advantages
Highly visual and engaging board experience
Rich template library and playful UX elements (confetti, hats)
Facilitator controls support structured retros
Jira integration, CSV/PDF exports and replay history
GDPR compliant, EU-hosted with SSO and guest roles
Metro Retro Limitations
No more free tier—must pay after trial ends
Starter plan limited to 20 licensed seats
No AI insights or automatic summarization
Less enterprise analytics or tracking over time
Fun UX may distract from structured, data-driven retros
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 Metro Retro If:
Teams wanting a playful, engaging board experience
Organizations prioritising EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant tools
Workshops, planning sessions, or creative retros
Facilitators using visual aids, timers, and voting
Teams that value structured board controls with flair
Making the Switch
Metro Retro offers a delightful UX and structured workshops, but its seat limits and lack of AI insights can hamper scale and team growth. Kollabe delivers unlimited, login-free retro sessions with built-in AI summaries and facilitation structure—so you can enjoy Metro's playfulness while keeping retrospectives fast, inclusive, and insight-rich.
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Experience the difference of frictionless retrospectives. Start your next retrospective in under 60 seconds - no signup, no setup, no commitment required.