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Clear Retro
What it is
Clear Retro is a web-based tool for live Agile retrospectives, designed for developers and remote engineering teams. Its boards sync in real time, so teammates can see updates without refreshing, and guest access lets members participate without logging in. Focus Mode blurs cards while people write, helping keep initial feedback private. Teams can vote from 0 to 5 points to prioritize issues, then use Gemini AI to categorize and group cards by meaning. Templates include Start, Stop, Continue; Mad, Sad, Glad; 4Ls; Lean Coffee; and Sailboat. Clear Retro supports action tracking and exports PDF and Excel reports with AI-generated summaries and sentiment analysis. The free Community Edition is listed as free, with unlimited boards, members, and history, plus all current features. Clear Retro identifies Gemini AI and Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) for storage, and says data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Retrospective data is not used to train Google’s public AI models, according to the maker.
For and against
For
- Boards update in real time without refreshing.
- Guest access does not require login.
- Focus Mode blurs cards during writing.
- Exports PDF and Excel reports.
- Free tier includes unlimited boards, members, and history.
Against
- Available on web only.
- Complete account deletion requires contacting Clear Retro.
- Future higher-usage limits or premium AI models may be added.
The verdict
Clear Retro combines live collaboration, structured voting, templates, and AI-assisted grouping in a free web tool. Its listed edition includes unlimited boards, members, and history, while complete account deletion requires contacting the maker.
Who it suits
Clear Retro suits developers and remote engineering teams running live Agile ceremonies who want structured feedback, voting, and action tracking. It also fits teams that need guest participation without requiring sign-in.
Plans and prices
Community Edition
Unlimited boards · Unlimited members · Unlimited history · All current features
Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
On the record
- AI grouping
- Gemini AI categorizes and semantically groups retrospective cards.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Brainstorm privacy
- Focus Mode blurs cards during writing to reduce groupthink and social bias.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data rights
- Users can delete boards in the app and may contact Clear Retro for complete account deletion.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Users can export PDF and Excel reports with AI-generated summaries and sentiment analysis.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Team members can join boards without logging in through guest access.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker identifies Gemini AI and Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) for storage, but lists no other integrations on the pages reviewed.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Clear Retro describes itself as built by developers for developers and says it is made for efficient, actionable Agile ceremonies.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Live collaboration
- Its WebSocket sync updates teammates’ boards in real time without refreshing.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Potential future limits
- The maker says it may later add higher-usage limits or premium AI models, while currently offering basic AI features free.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Clear Retro is a real-time agile retrospective tool designed for developers and remote engineering teams.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and retrospective data is not used to train Google’s public AI models.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Community Edition includes priority community support.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Templates
- Templates include Start, Stop, Continue; Mad, Sad, Glad; 4Ls; Lean Coffee; and Sailboat.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Voting
- Teams can use a numerical 0–5 point voting system to prioritize issues.clearretro.com · read 8 Oct 2026
