Best Sprint Poker Alternative
Flat-rate pricing with more voting scales and no signup required.
Kollabe
Purpose-built planning poker tool for agile teams
$29/month
per team Space, unlimited users & sessions
Start planning poker instantly, no signup required
Fibonacci, T-shirt, and custom voting scales
Jira integration for importing and estimating stories
Built-in timer for timeboxed voting rounds
Fun reveal animations to keep sessions engaging
Voting analytics and estimation history
Sprint Poker by Parabol
Open-source planning poker within Parabol's meeting suite
$8/active user/month
$8/active user/month for Team plan
Part of Parabol's meeting suite (retros, standups, poker)
Jira and GitHub integration
Guided estimation flow with discussion phase
Free for up to 2 teams
Open source and self-hostable
The Bottom Line
See Kollabe Planning Poker in Action
Watch how easy it is to run estimation sessions with your team. This quick demo shows a live planning poker session in Kollabe.
No signup needed - start estimating instantly
Real-time voting with fun reveal animations
Import stories directly from Jira
Built-in timer keeps sessions focused
Feature Comparison
Both platforms offer core planning poker functionality, but differ in their approach to voting, integrations, and team collaboration.
Feature
Kollabe
Sprint Poker by Parabol
No Signup Required
Custom Voting Scales
Async Voting
Timer / Timeboxing
Jira Integration
Issue Import
Reveal Animation
Voting Analytics
Mobile Optimization
Real-time Collaboration
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Start Winning From Day One
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Instant Setup
No IT tickets, no installations. Start your first poker session in seconds
Cost Savings
Save up to 70% compared to enterprise estimation tools
Time Saved
Faster voting rounds save 15+ minutes per session
Team Productivity
Better estimations lead to more accurate sprint planning
Pros and Cons
Kollabe
Kollabe Advantages
Zero friction setup - start estimating without accounts
Multiple voting scales: Fibonacci, T-shirt, custom
Jira integration for seamless story import
Fun reveal animations keep sessions engaging
Mobile-first design works on all devices
Transparent pricing with generous free tier
Kollabe Limitations
Advanced analytics require premium subscription
No native desktop app, web-only
No offline mode available
Newer platform with growing feature set
Sprint Poker by Parabol
Sprint Poker by Parabol Advantages
Integrated with retros and standups in one platform
Jira and GitHub integration included
Guided estimation flow with discussion phase
Open source and self-hostable
Free tier for up to 2 teams
Sprint Poker by Parabol Limitations
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
Limited voting scale customization
Signup required for all users
Part of larger suite - not standalone
Basic reveal animations
Which Tool Is Right for Your Team?
Choose Kollabe If:
You want to start estimation sessions without signup barriers
Your team needs flexible voting scales (Fibonacci, T-shirt, custom)
You need Jira integration for importing stories
Mobile access is important for your hybrid/remote team
You want fun reveal animations to keep sessions engaging
You need async voting for distributed teams
You want transparent, affordable pricing
Choose Sprint Poker by Parabol If:
Teams wanting estimation integrated with retros
Organizations using Jira or GitHub extensively
Teams aligned with open-source tools
Small teams on the free tier
Teams wanting a guided estimation flow
Making the Switch
Sprint Poker by Parabol works well within their suite. If you want standalone estimation with flat-rate pricing, more voting scales, and no signup required, Kollabe delivers that with engaging reveal animations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching to Kollabe for planning poker
Switching is incredibly simple! Since Kollabe requires no signup to start, you can run your next planning poker session on Kollabe immediately. Just share the Kollabe link with your team instead of your usual tool.
Kollabe offers transparent, team-based pricing at $29/month for unlimited users and sessions. Many planning poker tools charge per user, which adds up quickly. Kollabe also has a generous free tier for small teams.
Yes! Kollabe uses industry-standard encryption for all data in transit and at rest. Your estimation data is private and secure, with optional password protection for sensitive sessions.
Kollabe includes all core planning poker features: multiple voting scales, Jira integration, timer, reveal animations, and voting analytics. We focus on what teams actually need for effective estimation sessions.
We provide live chat, email support, detailed documentation, and video tutorials. Premium customers get dedicated onboarding assistance. Our average response time is under 2 hours.
Yes! You can start using Kollabe immediately without any signup! For premium features, we offer a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
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