FocusRetro vs EasyRetro: which retro tool fits your team?

EasyRetro — the tool many teams still search for under its old name, FunRetro — is one of the most established online retrospective boards. FocusRetro is a focused alternative built around three things: honest input (anonymous cards, blind voting), calm facilitation (timers, locked phases), and follow-through (action items with owners that get reviewed next retro).

The practical difference is the pricing model and the facilitation depth. EasyRetro sells six paid tiers metered by how many public boards you create per month. FocusRetro’s Team plan is one flat price — $12/month billed annually — with unlimited boards and unlimited members. Below is the honest breakdown.

Quick verdict

Choose FocusRetro

Choose FocusRetro if you want flat, predictable pricing with unlimited boards, and retros built around blind voting, phase facilitation, and action items that survive until the next sprint.

Choose EasyRetro

Choose EasyRetro if you rely on deep Jira, Trello, Confluence, or Slack integrations today, or want the largest template library on the market.

FocusRetro vs EasyRetro: side by side

Based on each product's public website and help center, verified July 2026. See easyretro.io for their current details.

Pricing

Feature	FocusRetro	EasyRetro
Pricing model	One flat price per team — $12/mo billed annually ($15 monthly)	Six paid tiers per team, metered by public boards per month
Free plan	3 personal boards per month, core templates, voting, timers	3 public boards per month
Boards on paid plans	Unlimited	Unlimited team boards; public boards metered by tier (5–75+/mo)
Team members	Unlimited on Team plan	Unlimited on paid plans
Price predictability as you grow	Same flat price for 5 or 50 people	Tier upgrades as teams and boards grow
Trial	14-day trial on paid plans, no credit card	Free plan; paid tiers on their site

Honest input

Feature	FocusRetro	EasyRetro
Anonymous feedback	Yes	Yes
Hidden cards during writing (anti-groupthink)	Yes	Not advertised on their site
Blind voting (votes revealed only after everyone votes)	Yes	Voting with comments; blind reveal not advertised

Facilitation & follow-through

Feature	FocusRetro	EasyRetro
Phase timers and locked phases	Yes	Not advertised on their site
Action items with owners, due dates, and status	Yes	Action item lists; export to Jira/Trello
Action review at the next retro	Built-in dashboard reviewed before each session	Retrospective history on paid plans
Guests join without an account	Yes	Yes

Templates & integrations

Feature	FocusRetro	EasyRetro
Retro templates	Went Well/To Improve, Start-Stop-Continue, 4Ls, Sailboat, Lean Coffee, blank	100+ pre-defined templates
Jira / Trello / Confluence / Slack integrations	No	Yes
Exports	PDF and CSV	Multiple formats incl. Jira, Trello, Confluence
SAML SSO	Business plan	Enterprise tiers

Why teams switch to FocusRetro

One flat price instead of board math

EasyRetro’s tiers meter public boards per month — 5 on the entry paid tier — and step up as your organization adds teams. FocusRetro’s Team plan is $12/month flat with unlimited boards and unlimited members, so a retro in week two never competes with a quota.

Facilitation is the product, not a feature

Stage timers, locked phases, hidden writing, and blind voting are built into every FocusRetro board. The format assumes a real meeting with real group dynamics — the quiet person’s card carries the same weight as the loud one’s.

Action items that survive Monday

FocusRetro turns retro decisions into owned action items with due dates and status, surfaced again before the next session. Teams switch when they notice their retro notes keep dying in an export.

A calmer, quieter board

FocusRetro deliberately ships fewer features on one focused surface. If your team finds busy boards distracting mid-meeting, the difference is noticeable in the first session.

Where EasyRetro shines

An honest comparison cuts both ways. EasyRetro is a solid product, and it may be the better fit if these matter most to you:

A very large template library (100+ pre-defined formats)
Mature integrations: export cards and action items to Jira, Trello, and Confluence, plus Slack notifications
Long track record — it has been around since the FunRetro days
AI summaries and surveys on paid plans

Frequently asked questions

Is EasyRetro the same as FunRetro?+

Yes. FunRetro rebranded to EasyRetro; it is the same product and team. Many people still search for "fun retro" or "funretro" when looking for it.

Is FocusRetro cheaper than EasyRetro?+

For most growing teams, yes in practice: FocusRetro’s Team plan is a flat $12/month billed annually with unlimited boards and unlimited members, while EasyRetro’s paid tiers are metered by public boards per month and step up as you add teams. For a single small team on the entry tier, prices are comparable — the difference shows as you grow.

Does FocusRetro have a free plan like EasyRetro?+

Yes. FocusRetro’s Starter plan is free forever and includes 3 personal boards per month with core templates, voting and reactions, phase timers, and action items. EasyRetro’s free plan includes 3 public boards per month.

Can I migrate my retros from EasyRetro to FocusRetro?+

There is no one-click import, but past retro exports (CSV) can be kept for reference, and setting up your recurring format in FocusRetro takes a few minutes — pick a template, invite the team with a link, and guests join without accounts.

What does EasyRetro do better than FocusRetro?+

EasyRetro has a much larger template library and native export integrations with Jira, Trello, Confluence, and Slack. If those integrations are central to your workflow today, EasyRetro may fit better; FocusRetro focuses on facilitation depth and follow-through instead.

Try the EasyRetro alternative teams actually stick with

Start on the free plan, invite your team with a link, and run your next retro in FocusRetro. Flat $12/mo when you upgrade — no per-seat math. focusretro.com

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