Same core loop: everyone votes, the cards reveal together, you talk through the spread. Scrumlo adds true server-side blind reveal, a CSV or Jira backlog, no sign-up and nothing stored. And it is open-source.
Scrumlo vs PlanITPoker
| Scrumlo | PlanITPoker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No tiers, no paywall, no trial clock. | Free tier, paid Premium plans for more |
| Start without an account | Yes. Open a room, share the link. | Account to host required |
| Kept after the session | Nothing. The room deletes itself when everyone leaves. | Games 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. | Planning poker (estimation) only |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Vendors change plans and features, so check PlanITPoker's site for current details.
Why teams pick Scrumlo
- Genuinely blind. Votes are withheld on the server until reveal, not just hidden in the UI, so nobody peeks and anchors the room.
- Whole backlog, no setup. Paste stories from CSV or Jira, step through them, log a decision per story.
- One link for the rest. The same room runs your retro, polls, health check and roadmap too.
FAQ
Is the estimation really blind?
Yes. Votes are held on the server until the reveal, so nobody can see a number early and anchor the estimate.
Do we need to sign up?
No. Start a room, share the link, vote. Nothing is stored after the session. Export a Markdown summary to keep the decisions.
Can we estimate a whole backlog?
Yes. Paste stories from CSV or Jira, step through them, and log a decision per story.
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.