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Head-to-head · Retrospective Software

QRetro vs GoRetro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score QRetro #2 in Retrospective Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit QRetro
GoRetro #6 in Retrospective Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GoRetro

QRetro leads on 0 checks, GoRetro 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 · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly GoRetro

QRetro scores higher on our rubric for retrospective software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

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

QRetro is the better fit for free teams needing structured retro workflows. GoRetro is the better fit for teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools.

  • QRetro fits best

    Free teams needing structured retro workflows

  • GoRetro fits best

    Teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools

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Side by side

Feature QRetro 9.3/10 Visit ↗ GoRetro 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Retrospective Software #6 in Retrospective Software
Best for Free teams needing structured retro workflows Teams wanting retro and sprint-planning tools
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $29/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Live chat, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QRetro 5/5 · GoRetro 5/5
Retro templates ✓ ✓
Anonymous feedback ✓ ✓
Voting ✓ ✓
Action tracking ✓ ✓
Integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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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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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  1. QRetroRetrospective Software 9.3Free plan
  2. GoRetroRetrospective Software 8.8Free plan · 30-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

  • 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
  • QRetro9.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit QRetroFull verdict →
  • GoRetro8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

    Visit GoRetroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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