Kollabe vs TeamRetro
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
TeamRetro
Secure retrospective & health-check tool
$25/month
Single Team plan, billed annually (25 members max)
80+ retrospective & health-check templates
Anonymous or alias feedback modes
AI grouping & action suggestions
Action-item tracker with Jira/Azure DevOps sync
SOC-2 compliance & SAML SSO
The Bottom Line
TeamRetro delivers polished retros and health checks with anonymity and AI helpers, but its per-room pricing and user caps can slow widespread adoption. Kollabe offers unlimited sessions and participants, AI summaries by default, and zero setup—perfect for fast, inclusive feedback loops.
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
Facilitators create an account and a team room, start with a 30-day trial, then choose a paid tier. Attendees can join via share link without signing up, yet the 25-member limit on the entry tier and paywall after trial introduce friction for growing squads.
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
TeamRetro Advantages
Comprehensive library of retro & health-check formats
AI assists with grouping, summaries, and actions
Anonymous modes enhance psychological safety
Built-in tracker keeps actions visible sprint-to-sprint
SOC-2 Type 2 audit & SAML SSO for enterprises
TeamRetro Limitations
Per-room pricing scales poorly for many teams
Single Team plan capped at 25 users
No permanent free tier after 30-day trial
Mobile UX only via responsive web, no native app
AI focuses on logistics, not deep analytics
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 TeamRetro If:
Scrum teams needing health checks alongside retros
Organizations demanding SOC-2 compliance & SSO
Facilitators who value AI-driven grouping & actions
Teams prioritizing anonymity and psychological safety
Companies running a handful of stable, fixed teams
Making the Switch
If per-room costs or head-count caps limit your rollout, test Kollabe's unlimited, no-signup retrospectives. Keep TeamRetro for health-check dashboards if you rely on them, then run ad-hoc retros or large cross-team reviews in Kollabe to avoid extra licensing fees.
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