Both run a real, facilitated retrospective. The difference is everything around the board. Scrumlo needs no account, keeps nothing after the session, and ships its full source under AGPL-3.0.
Scrumlo vs EasyRetro
| Scrumlo | EasyRetro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No tiers, no paywall, no trial clock. | Free tier (limited boards), paid plans for more |
| Start without an account | Yes. Open a room, share the link. | Account or sign in required |
| Kept after the session | Nothing. The room deletes itself when everyone leaves. | Boards saved to your account |
| Open source | Yes, AGPL-3.0, self-hostable. | No |
| In one shareable link | Planning poker, retro, polls and word clouds, team health, roadmap, picker, timer. | Retrospectives |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Vendors change plans and features, so check EasyRetro's site for current details.
Why teams pick Scrumlo
- Honest by design. Anonymous mode strips author names from every phase, and nothing is stored to come back and read later.
- Zero onboarding. No invites, no workspace setup. Share one link, teammates type a name, you start.
- More than retros. The same room also runs estimation, polls, health checks and a roadmap, so it is the only link your ceremonies need.
FAQ
Is Scrumlo really free?
Yes. Every format and feature, no seat limits and no trial countdown. The code is open-source under AGPL-3.0, so you can even self-host it.
Do teammates need an account like EasyRetro?
No. You open a room, share the link, and people join with a display name. Spectators can watch without joining at all.
Where do our boards live?
Only in memory, only while the room is active. When everyone leaves, the room deletes itself. Export Markdown, PNG or PDF first to keep what matters.
Everything, in one link
The same room runs planning poker, retrospectives, polls and word clouds, anonymous team health checks, a Now, Next, Later roadmap board, a random picker wheel and a shared timer. Free, no login, nothing stored.