Vendor comparison — Planning Poker Online
ScrumJam vs Planning Poker Online
Planning Poker Online (by We Agile You) is a mature, dedicated planning poker product with a clear free tier, a per-facilitator subscription for premium features, ISO 27001 messaging, and integrations for Linear, GitHub, and Azure DevOps via CSV or URL—plus a Jira Marketplace app. Their retrospective is a separate product (Retrospective Online). ScrumJam bundles planning poker and sprint retrospectives in one workspace with a $29 one-time lifetime unlock—no per-facilitator math, no renewal reminders.
Choose ScrumJam if…
You want planning poker and sprint retros in one product with shared pricing—six retro templates, AI grouping, incognito mode, exports, all in the same workspace.
You prefer a $29 one-time team license over ~$300/year per facilitator on a recurring subscription.
Your team is Jira-first and needs native import + story-point write-back without installing a separate Marketplace plugin.
Choose Planning Poker Online if…
Procurement or security teams require ISO 27001 certification evidence or specific GDPR documentation for vendor approval.
Your stack is Linear, GitHub, or Azure DevOps and you want their specific CSV/URL import flows (ScrumJam focuses on Jira).
You need a per-facilitator license structure that maps cleanly to your billing and procurement process.
At a glance
| Feature | ScrumJam | Planning Poker Online |
|---|---|---|
| Planning poker | Native — decks, reveal, Jira sync | Native — real-time, mobile-friendly |
| Sprint retrospectives | Native — 12 templates, AI, exports, bundled | Separate product (Retrospective Online) |
| Jira integration | Native import + story-point sync (lifetime) | Via Atlassian Marketplace plugin |
| Linear / GitHub / Azure DevOps | Jira-focused only | CSV / URL import flows |
| ISO 27001 / compliance | Not publicly certified | Highlighted on their website |
| Free tier — issues/session | 10 voted issues on public sessions | 5 issues voted per game (Basic) |
| Pricing model | $29 one-time lifetime per team | ~$30/facilitator/month or ~$300/year subscription |
Pricing model in detail
| Area | ScrumJam | Planning Poker Online |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No account needed. Up to 2 poker and 2 retro sessions; with an account: 5 of each; with a free team: 5 of each. Public sessions: up to 10 voted issues per poker room. | Basic — $0: unlimited players; up to 9 votings per game and 5 issues voted per game; CSV import; games stored for 6 weeks; permanent game URLs. |
| Paid model | $29 one-time lifetime license for the team workspace: unlimited poker and retro sessions, Jira integration, custom decks, permanent history, and team management—no subscription, no renewals. | Premium — ~$30/facilitator/month or ~$300/year: unlimited votings and issues per game, persistent game history, ability to resume sessions, manage facilitators. Cancel any time. |
| Who pays | The team workspace pays once. Unlimited team members and guests join rooms for free. | Priced per facilitator—relevant if multiple Scrum Masters run parallel sessions. Voters (team members) typically do not need a paid seat. |
Product scope: poker, retros, and integrations
| Capability | ScrumJam | Planning Poker Online |
|---|---|---|
| Planning poker core | Real-time rooms, simultaneous reveal, visual vote distribution, multiple decks (Fibonacci, T-shirt, Hours, custom on lifetime), QR code join, share link. | Real-time voting with visual round results, in-game issue sidebar for facilitators, mobile-friendly web app with a clean interface. |
| Retrospectives | Native Sprint Retro: Start-Stop-Continue, 4Ls, Mad-Sad-Glad, KALM, Sailboat, Rose-Thorn-Bud. Incognito mode, AI card grouping, facilitator timer, phase transitions, CSV/JSON exports. Same lifetime license as poker. | Separate product: Retrospective Online (linked from their homepage). Not included in the planning poker subscription—a distinct tool and billing relationship. |
| Backlog & PM integrations | Native Jira Cloud integration: import sprint, vote, push story points back (lifetime tier). Jira is the primary focus. | CSV/URL import for Linear, GitHub, Azure DevOps; Jira via a dedicated Atlassian Marketplace plugin. Useful if you use multiple PM tools. |
| Decks & customization | Built-in decks plus custom decks (your own values and labels) on the lifetime tier. | Fibonacci, T-shirt sizes, and custom decks per their marketing copy. |
| Reporting & history | Estimation statistics and trends, searchable session archives for licensed teams. Public sessions have shorter retention; lifetime unlocks permanent history. | Premium unlocks access to full game history, ability to resume sessions. Basic games are retained for 6 weeks only. |
| AI features | AI card grouping and session summary in retros (lifetime) | Not highlighted in their current feature set |
| Compliance & trust | Standard product security; see legal pages and DPA as applicable. | Publicly highlights ISO 27001 and GDPR on their website—an asset for regulated procurement packets and enterprise security reviews. |
When Planning Poker Online is the stronger choice
- Procurement requires ISO 27001 certification artifacts or a specific GDPR compliance questionnaire for vendor approval.
- You want the exact We Agile You Jira Marketplace app installed across the organization with the familiar Atlassian billing flow.
- Your primary trackers are Linear, GitHub, or Azure DevOps and you need their CSV/URL import pattern (ScrumJam focuses on Jira).
- Your billing process maps better to per-facilitator subscriptions than a one-time team license.
When ScrumJam is the stronger choice
- You want planning poker and sprint retros in one billing relationship and one product experience—no second tool to manage, learn, or pay for.
- You prefer a $29 one-time team license over ~$300/year per facilitator. For a 3-Scrum-Master org, that is ~$900/year vs a one-time $29.
- Your workflow is Jira-first and you value native import and story-point sync inside ScrumJam (see Jira integration overview).
- Your public poker sessions need more than 5 voted issues per room—ScrumJam public sessions allow up to 10 voted issues, double the Basic limit on Planning Poker Online.
- Your retro facilitator wants AI-grouped themes, incognito cards, and six template options in a product designed specifically for retrospectives.
ScrumJam free tier — quick reference
No account: 2 poker sessions and 2 retro sessions (separate pools). With a free account: 5 of each. With a free team: 10 of each. Full detail: FAQ and pricing.
Try ScrumJam free
No signup. No credit card. Just poker.
Open a room in seconds, invite your team via link, and run a ceremony. Upgrade to lifetime ($29 once) for Jira sync, custom decks, and unlimited sessions.