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Head-to-head · Retrospective Software

GoRetro vs FocusRetro

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score GoRetro #5 in Retrospective Software 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GoRetro
FocusRetro #8 in Retrospective Software 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FocusRetro

GoRetro leads on 0 checks, FocusRetro on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoRetro · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth

GoRetro scores higher on our rubric for retrospective software: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

GoRetro is the better fit for teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools. FocusRetro is the better fit for teams needing facilitation and async participation.

  • GoRetro fits best

    Teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools

  • FocusRetro fits best

    Teams needing facilitation and async participation

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Side by side

Feature GoRetro 7.9/10 Visit ↗ FocusRetro 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.2
Ranking #5 in Retrospective Software #8 in Retrospective Software
Best for Teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools Teams needing facilitation and async participation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GoRetro 5/5 · FocusRetro 5/5
Retro templates ✓ ✓
Anonymous feedback ✓ ✓
Voting ✓ ✓
Action tracking ✓ ✓
Integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Participant limit Not published Not published
Delivery modes Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Anonymous feedback, voting controls, and reusable retrospective templates
  • Action items include owners, due dates, statuses, and history
  • Sprint Pro adds capacity calculation and planning poker
  • Private writing, anonymous cards, blind voting, and moderation support candid input
  • Action items include owners, due dates, and status for follow-through
  • Live and async workflows with timers, guest links, Jira, and Slack integrations
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to one team and five public boards
  • The web-only product has integrations for Jira and Slack
  • Organization features are reserved for the highest tier
  • Web-only access limits platform choice for teams wanting native desktop or mobile apps
  • Business adds admin controls and workspaces, but its price is not stated here
  • No SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification for teams requiring those attestations
Our verdict

GoRetro is an online collaboration platform for agile teams running sprint retrospectives, sprint reviews, planning poker, and sprint planning activities. It combines reusable and custom templates with anonymous feedback, hidden card…

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FocusRetro is an online retrospective workspace for agile, remote, and hybrid teams. It supports sprint retrospectives, incident post-mortems, health checks, workshops, and project debriefs through reusable templates, private writing,…

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  1. GoRetroRetrospective Software 7.9Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. FocusRetroRetrospective Software 7.2Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GoRetro — where it wins

    • Anonymous feedback, voting controls, and reusable retrospective templates
    • Action items include owners, due dates, statuses, and history
    • Sprint Pro adds capacity calculation and planning poker

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to one team and five public boards
    • The web-only product has integrations for Jira and Slack
    • Organization features are reserved for the highest tier

  • FocusRetro — where it wins

    • Private writing, anonymous cards, blind voting, and moderation support candid input
    • Action items include owners, due dates, and status for follow-through
    • Live and async workflows with timers, guest links, Jira, and Slack integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform choice for teams wanting native desktop or mobile apps
    • Business adds admin controls and workspaces, but its price is not stated here
    • No SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification for teams requiring those attestations
  • GoRetro7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A flexible retro workspace that adds sprint planning, analytics, and action tracking.

    Visit GoRetroFull verdict →
  • FocusRetro7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A focused retro workspace with strong facilitation and async participation tools.

    Visit FocusRetroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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