Free Retrospective Tool | Open Source Agile Sprint Retrospectives

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FREE AGILE
RETROSPECTIVE TOOL
FOR REMOTE TEAMS

BRAINSTORM. GROUP. VOTE. DISCUSS.
THE MODERN SPIN ON TEAM RETROSPECTIVES.
STREAMLINED AND PASSWORDLESS. SELF-HOST OR USE OUR CLOUD.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

HOW IT WORKS: UP TO 5 PHASES

Create a retro, share the link with your team, and guide everyone through structured phases. Optionally review past action items first, then work through the four core phases. The moderator controls the pace—when you're ready, advance to the next phase with one click.

FASTER RETROS SINCE 2025

"PHASE 01
REVIEW"

INSTRUCTION:
REVIEW SCRUM ACTION ITEMS FROM YOUR LAST RETRO. TRACK PROGRESS.

OPTIONAL PHASE

FASTER RETROS SINCE 2025

"PHASE 02
REFLECT"

INSTRUCTION:
COLLECT ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK: WHAT WENT WELL & WHAT COULD BE BETTER.

GOOD & BAD

FASTER RETROS SINCE 2025

"PHASE 03
CLUSTER"

INSTRUCTION:
GROUP SIMILAR FEEDBACK IN REAL-TIME. FIND PATTERNS TOGETHER.

ORGANIZE THEMES

FASTER RETROS SINCE 2025

"PHASE 04
VOTE"

INSTRUCTION:
EACH PERSON GETS 3 VOTES. PRIORITIZE WHAT MATTERS MOST.

DEMOCRATIC FOCUS

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"PHASE 05
ACT"

INSTRUCTION:
DISCUSS TOP-VOTED ITEMS. CREATE ACTION ITEMS FOR YOUR NEXT SPRINT.

DRIVE CHANGE

01. Review Scrum Action Items (Optional)

Starting a new sprint retrospective? Review action items from your previous session together. Check off completed items—they'll be removed. Carry forward open items to maintain accountability.

02. Reflect: Good & Bad Feedback

Team members write anonymous feedback into two columns: "What went well" and "What could be better." Cards stay private until revealed—no groupthink, just honest feedback.

03. Cluster Feedback in Real-Time

The Scrum Master drags related cards together in real-time. All participants see changes instantly. Group similar feedback to identify themes and avoid redundant discussions.

04. Vote to Prioritize

Everyone gets 3 votes to spend on the items that matter most. Cards and groups sort by vote count in real-time so the team focuses on high-priority topics first.

05. Act: Create Sprint Actions

Work through top-voted feedback together. Create action items with owners and due dates for your next sprint. Actions persist after the retro ends—track progress and drive continuous improvement.

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Export to Excel

Download feedbacks & action items as .xlsx

When the retro is complete, export everything to Excel. Review action items before your next retro and track what got done.

WHY FAST RETRO?

Built for agile teams who want effective retrospectives without enterprise complexity.

Scrum Optimized

Built specifically for Scrum methodology and the "Inspect and Adapt" cycle. Our structured 4-phase process guides your team from anonymous reflection to concrete action items—ensuring your agile ceremonies result in actionable change, not just complaints.

No Lock-In

Cloud Version: Free to start, fair flat-rate pricing for power users.

Self-Hosted: 100% free forever. It's open source. Run it on your own infrastructure with no license fees and minimal restrictions.

Zero Friction

No enterprise bloat or feature overload. Magic link login means no passwords to remember. Keyboard accessible for power users. Real-time updates keep everyone in sync. Hosted in Germany for full GDPR compliance.

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Common questions.

How does it work?

Create a retro, invite your team via link, and guide everyone through four phases: brainstorming (collect ideas anonymously), grouping (organize similar items), voting (prioritize what matters), and discussion (talk through top items and create action items).

Is it real-time?

Yes. All participants see updates instantly. When someone adds a card, votes, or moves to the next phase, everyone sees it immediately. No refreshing needed.

Self-hosted?

Absolutely. Fast Retro is fully open source. Clone the repo, run it on your own server, and customize it however you want. No license fees, no restrictions on internal use.

What counts toward the free tier?

Every feedback card created counts toward your 30 free items. Live pricing is currently unavailable. Deleted cards still count toward the limit to keep tracking straightforward.

Do participants need accounts?

Yes, everyone creates an account to participate. It's quick—just enter your email and click the magic link. No passwords to remember, no friction.

Can I run multiple retros?

Yes, create as many retros as you need. Run them simultaneously with different teams. Each retro is independent with its own participants and phases.

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