What is Fast Retro?
Fast Retro is a streamlined retrospective tool specifically built for agile teams seeking efficient sprint retrospectives without enterprise complexity. It offers a structured 4-phase process that guides teams from anonymous reflection to concrete action items, ensuring agile ceremonies result in actionable change rather than just complaints.
The tool features real-time collaboration where all participants see updates instantly, magic link login for zero friction, and options for both cloud-based and self-hosted deployment. With GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany and a permissive open-source license, Fast Retro provides flexibility and data sovereignty while maintaining simplicity and effectiveness for remote team collaboration.
Features
- Structured Phases: Guides teams through review, reflect, cluster, vote, and act phases for comprehensive retrospectives
- Real-Time Collaboration: All participants see updates instantly without needing to refresh the page
- Anonymous Feedback: Team members can provide honest input privately before revealing to avoid groupthink
- Action Item Tracking: Create, assign, and monitor action items with owners and due dates for continuous improvement
- Export Capability: Download feedback and action items as Excel files for external review and tracking
- Self-Hosting Option: 100% open source with ability to run on your own infrastructure with no license fees
- Magic Link Login: Passwordless authentication through email links for zero friction access
- GDPR Compliance: Hosted in Germany with data sovereignty and EU data protection standards
Use Cases
- Conducting sprint retrospectives for agile development teams
- Facilitating remote team feedback sessions with structured collaboration
- Tracking and reviewing action items from previous team meetings
- Prioritizing team improvement areas through democratic voting systems
- Exporting retrospective data for external analysis and progress tracking
- Self-hosting retrospective tools for organizations with specific infrastructure requirements
FAQs
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What happens after using the 2 free retros?
After using the 2 free retros included in the free tier, users can upgrade to the paid plan for €9.99/month to get unlimited retros and unlimited users. -
Can I customize the tool if I self-host it?
Yes, as an open-source tool, you can fork the repository, tweak it, and customize it however you want when self-hosting, with PRs welcome for feature ideas. -
Is there a per-user fee for the paid plan?
No, the paid plan charges a flat rate of €9.99/month per account with unlimited users and no per-user fees.
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Fast Retro Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
100%
Average Response Time
746.43 ms
