Clear Retro
6.0#21 in retrospective softwareFree planFree planWeb
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RetroStack
7.3#3 in retrospective softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Clear Retro | RetroStack |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | Users can export PDF and Excel reports with AI-generated summaries and sentiment analysis. | Boards can be exported as PDF or JSON files. |
| Integrations | The maker identifies Gemini AI and Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) for storage, but lists no other integrations on the pages reviewed. | The documented external services are Google and Apple authentication, Firebase/Google Cloud infrastructure and OpenAI analysis. |
| Purpose | Clear Retro is a real-time agile retrospective tool designed for developers and remote engineering teams. | RetroStack provides collaborative boards for agile retrospectives, brainstorming and team decisions in real time. |
| Security | The maker says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and retrospective data is not used to train Google’s public AI models. | RetroStack says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access controls, authentication requirements, and monitoring for security incidents. |
| Support | The Community Edition includes priority community support. | Technical support and bug reports are handled by email, with a stated response time within 24 hours. |
| Templates | Templates include Start, Stop, Continue; Mad, Sad, Glad; 4Ls; Lean Coffee; and Sailboat. | The service offers six ready-made board formats, including Classic Retrospective, Star Fish, Six Thinking Hats, Pros and Cons, and Mad, Sad, Glad. |
Clear Retro plans
- Community EditionFree
RetroStack plans
- FreeFree
Pick Clear Retro if…
Clear Retro suits developers and remote engineering teams running live Agile retrospectives who want shared boards, voting, and action tracking. Guest access may suit teams that want members to join without logging in.
Pick RetroStack if…
RetroStack suits agile, distributed, and remote teams running retrospectives, brainstorming, planning, or group decision-making sessions. Anonymous participation may suit groups that want to start without requiring accounts.