QuickRetro
QuickRetro: A focused, privacy-friendly retro board with real-time and asynchronous workflows. Ranked #26 of 31 in Retrospective Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosters wanting privacy-focused basics.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosters wanting privacy-focused basics
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Anonymous feedbackYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Anonymous messages, masking, likes, voting, and card comments
- Self-hosting with configurable data retention and automatic cleanup
- Live presence, typing indicators, timers, locking, and exports
Where it doesn't
- No action tracking for turning retrospective findings into tasks
- No templates for starting common retrospective formats
- Hosted demo data is automatically deleted after two days
Our verdict on QuickRetro
QuickRetro is a free, open-source retrospective application for remote agile teams. It runs in a browser and supports both hosted and self-hosted delivery, so teams can join a retrospective without accounts or deploy the application themselves with Docker. Customizable columns, anonymous messages, message masking, likes, offline voting, card comments, and responsive mobile participation cover the core needs of real-time and asynchronous sessions.
Its strongest case is privacy and control. Self-hosting allows teams to configure data retention, while automatic data cleanup helps limit stored retrospective content. The hosted demo provides a low-friction way to participate, and its two-day automatic deletion period suits short-lived sessions. Cloudflare Turnstile is the listed integration, keeping the platform fit focused rather than positioning it as a broad work-management hub.
QuickRetro also includes useful meeting controls: a countdown timer, board locking, live participant presence, typing indicators, and PDF and JSON export. These features support structured facilitation and sharing outcomes, but the product remains centered on collecting and discussing feedback. It does not include action tracking or templates, so teams that need built-in follow-through or ready-made retrospective formats should choose a more workflow-oriented alternative. Pick QuickRetro for open-source, self-hosted retrospective basics with anonymous feedback and flexible delivery; look elsewhere if retrospectives must connect directly to task management or standardized playbooks.
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QuickRetro pricing
QuickRetro fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Retro templates | Not verified |
| Anonymous feedback | Yes |
| Voting | Yes |
| Action tracking | Not verified |
| Participant limit | Not verified |
| Delivery modes | Both |
| Integrations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Cloudflare Turnstile |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | quickretro.app |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
QuickRetro integrations
QuickRetro lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Cloudflare Turnstile
Alternatives to QuickRetro
- FreeRetrospectivesA fully free retro workspace with unusually deep action tracking and AI support.9.4
- QRetroA free, structured retro workspace with strong workflow coverage and practical integrations.9.3
- EasyRetroA mature web-based retrospective workspace with strong exports and integrations.9.1
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