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Head-to-head · Retrospective Software

QRetro vs FocusRetro

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score QRetro #2 in Retrospective Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit QRetro
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

QRetro 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 scoreQRetro · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth

QRetro scores higher on our rubric for retrospective software: 8.2 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

On delivery modes, FocusRetro gives you Both where QRetro offers Live.

QRetro is the better fit for free teams needing structured retro workflows. FocusRetro is the better fit for teams needing facilitation and async participation.

  • QRetro fits best

    Free teams needing structured retro workflows

  • FocusRetro fits best

    Teams needing facilitation and async participation

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Side by side

Feature QRetro 8.2/10 Visit ↗ FocusRetro 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.2
Ranking #2 in Retrospective Software #8 in Retrospective Software
Best for Free teams needing structured retro workflows Teams needing facilitation and async participation
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QRetro 5/5 · FocusRetro 5/5
Retro templates ✓ ✓
Anonymous feedback ✓ ✓
Voting ✓ ✓
Action tracking ✓ ✓
Integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Participant limit Not published Not published
Delivery modes Live Both
Our review
Pros
  • 100+ reusable templates and a guided seven-stage workflow
  • Private feedback, grouping, configurable voting, and automatic summaries
  • Action tracking, health checks, Planning Poker, and Jira/Linear integrations
  • 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
  • Designed for live retrospectives rather than asynchronous delivery
  • MCP data access depends on compatible clients such as Claude, Cursor, or VS Code
  • Seven workflow stages may feel restrictive for open-ended retrospectives
  • 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

QRetro is a browser-based retrospective and team-collaboration tool for agile and software teams. It suits teams that want a repeatable process for collecting feedback, grouping similar cards, discussing themes, voting, summarizing…

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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. QRetroRetrospective Software 8.2Free plan
  2. FocusRetroRetrospective Software 7.2Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QRetro — where it wins

    • 100+ reusable templates and a guided seven-stage workflow
    • Private feedback, grouping, configurable voting, and automatic summaries
    • Action tracking, health checks, Planning Poker, and Jira/Linear integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for live retrospectives rather than asynchronous delivery
    • MCP data access depends on compatible clients such as Claude, Cursor, or VS Code
    • Seven workflow stages may feel restrictive for open-ended retrospectives

  • 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
  • QRetro8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, structured retro workspace with strong workflow coverage and practical integrations.

    Visit QRetroFull 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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