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Clear Retro

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Spec score 7.9 #11 of 31 in Retrospective Software

What it is

Clear Retro is a free web tool for live Agile retrospectives, designed by developers for developers and remote engineering teams. WebSocket synchronization updates teammates’ boards without refreshes, while guest access lets participants join without logging in. Focus Mode blurs cards during writing to reduce groupthink and social bias. Teams can prioritize issues with numerical votes from 0 to 5, then use Gemini AI to categorize and semantically group cards. Templates include Start, Stop, Continue; Mad, Sad, Glad; 4Ls; Lean Coffee; and Sailboat. The tool supports action tracking and exports PDF and Excel reports with AI-generated summaries and sentiment analysis. Its Community Edition costs nothing and includes unlimited boards, members, and history, plus all current features. Clear Retro identifies Gemini AI and Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) for storage, says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and says retrospective data is not used to train Google’s public AI models.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Clear Retro is a real-time agile retrospective tool designed for developers and remote engineering teams.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Intended users
Clear Retro describes itself as built by developers for developers and says it is made for efficient, actionable Agile ceremonies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Integrations
The maker identifies Gemini AI and Google Cloud Platform (Firebase) for storage, but lists no other integrations on the pages reviewed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Support
The Community Edition includes priority community support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
AI grouping
Gemini AI categorizes and semantically groups retrospective cards.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Brainstorm privacy
Focus Mode blurs cards during writing to reduce groupthink and social bias.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Data rights
Users can delete boards in the app and may contact Clear Retro for complete account deletion.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Exports
Users can export PDF and Excel reports with AI-generated summaries and sentiment analysis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Guest access
Team members can join boards without logging in through guest access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Live collaboration
Its WebSocket sync updates teammates’ boards in real time without refreshing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Potential future limits
The maker says it may later add higher-usage limits or premium AI models, while currently offering basic AI features free.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Templates
Templates include Start, Stop, Continue; Mad, Sad, Glad; 4Ls; Lean Coffee; and Sailboat.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com
Voting
Teams can use a numerical 0–5 point voting system to prioritize issues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com

Plans and prices

Community Edition Free $0/ free tier Unlimited boards · Unlimited members · Unlimited history · All current features Read 8 Oct 2026 · clearretro.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Real-time board synchronization
  • Guest access without login
  • Focus Mode blurs writing cards
  • 0–5 point voting
  • Unlimited boards and history

Limits

  • Web platform only
  • Uses Gemini AI for grouping
  • Future usage limits may be added

Who it suits

It suits developers and remote engineering teams running frequent Agile ceremonies. Teams wanting guest participation, private brainstorming, voting, templates, and report exports can use it.

Verdict

Clear Retro offers a focused retrospective workflow with live collaboration, privacy during brainstorming, and built-in summaries. The Community Edition provides all current features free, while the maker notes that future usage or model limits may change.

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