February 2026: Claude Opus 4.6 AI, Linear Integration, Bi-directional Jira
Comparison Guide
SprintPulse vs EasyRetro (2026)
Choose intelligence over busywork. SprintPulse analyzes your retrospectives automatically while EasyRetro only organizes them.
Quick Verdict
The key differences at a glance
Recommended
SprintPulse
$17/team/month
- Advanced AI - Claude Opus 4.6 analyzes feedback and suggests actions automatically
- Smart Merge v2 - AI groups related feedback with confidence scores and manual refinement
- Modern integrations - Linear + bi-directional Jira sync
- 60-second setup - Start retrospectives instantly with one proven format
- Real-time facilitation - Spoken timer, facilitator controls, role clarity
- Forever-free plan - 1 team, 10 members, 3 boards with AI trial
EasyRetro
~$15-25/month
- 100+ templates - Wide variety of retrospective formats
- Highly customizable boards - Drag, drop, style your way
- Comparable pricing - Similar monthly cost to SprintPulse
- No AI features - Manual organization and analysis only
- One-way Jira export - No bi-directional sync with Linear
- Manual grouping - Drag and drop stickies yourself
Side by Side
Feature Comparison
Detailed comparison for teams who want to see everything.
| Feature | SprintPulse | EasyRetro |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first retrospective | Under 1 minute | 5-10 minutes (template selection) |
| Retrospective templates | Proven Plus/Delta format | 100+ templates |
| Real-time collaboration | ||
| Anonymous feedback | ||
| Voting | ||
| Built-in timer | ||
| Timer notifications | Spoken voice | Sound only |
| Facilitator controls | Real-time synced | Not available |
| Slack integration | ||
| Linear Integration | Full bi-directional sync (Feb 2026) | Not available |
| Jira Integration | Bi-directional sync | One-way export only |
| Board customization | Standard | Highly customizable |
| GDPR compliant | ||
| Free plan available | Forever free | Very limited |
Pricing
Comparable Price, More Intelligence
Similar pricing, but SprintPulse adds AI-powered features at no extra cost.
SprintPulse
Free
1 team, 10 members, 3 boards - forever
AI features included in trial
$17
/month per team
Unlimited everything + all AI features
Includes Claude Opus 4.6 AI
EasyRetro
Free
Limited public boards
Very limited functionality
~$15-25
/month
Team plan with private boards
No AI features
AI Intelligence
The AI Difference: Templates vs Intelligence
EasyRetro offers 100+ templates. SprintPulse offers intelligent analysis that transforms your retrospectives.
Template-Only Approach (EasyRetro)
- Pick a format from 100+ options
- Manually organize sticky notes by dragging
- Copy insights manually to other tools
- Hope action items don't get forgotten
AI-Powered Approach (SprintPulse)
- One proven format (Plus/Delta) - no decision fatigue
- AI Smart Merge automatically groups related feedback with confidence scores
- AI suggests action items based on team engagement (votes, comments, reactions)
- Bi-directional sync with Jira/Linear - action items stay updated automatically
- Analytics track mood trends and recurring topics without manual work
Templates are nice. Intelligence is transformative.
AI-Generated Summaries
Get a clear, shareable summary of your retrospective with sentiment analysis - generated instantly.
Suggested Action Items
AI analyzes your feedback and suggests concrete next steps weighted by team engagement.
Smart Merge with Confidence Scores
AI identifies related feedback using two-step analysis. Shows confidence scores so you know when to trust suggestions.
Manual Refinement (Exclusive)
Remove incorrectly grouped items, add items to different groups, create custom groups. The AI learns from your adjustments for future retrospectives.
AI Model Comparison
| Capability | SprintPulse (Claude Opus 4.6) | EasyRetro |
|---|---|---|
| AI-powered summaries | ||
| AI action item suggestions | ||
| Smart merge (AI grouping) | Manual only | |
| Confidence scores | No confidence indicators | |
| Manual AI refinement | No manual adjustment | |
| AI learning from feedback | No learning capability | |
| Engagement analysis | Weights by votes, comments, reactions | Not available |
Which tool fits your team?
Choose SprintPulse if...
- You want AI-powered insights and automatic action item generation
- You use Linear or need bi-directional Jira sync
- You want facilitator-led navigation that keeps everyone synchronized
- You prefer one proven format that just works
- You want analytics that track team health over time automatically
- You want AI that learns your team's specific terminology
Choose EasyRetro if...
- You want to experiment with many different retrospective formats
- Your team is very small and budget is extremely tight
- You don't need AI assistance or automated insights
- You prefer manual organization over automated grouping
- You want highly customizable board layouts
Honest Assessment
Pros & Cons
SprintPulse
Pros
- Claude Opus 4.6 AI - most advanced model available
- Smart Merge with confidence scores and manual refinement
- Bi-directional Jira and Linear integration available
- Free plan forever (not just limited trial)
- Real-time facilitator navigation and spoken timer
- AI learns your team's preferences over time
Cons
- Single retrospective format (Plus/Delta)
- Less board customization than EasyRetro
EasyRetro
Pros
- 100+ board templates
- Highly customizable boards
- One-way Jira and Trello integrations
- Slightly lower price point in some tiers
Cons
- No AI-powered features
- Linear integration available
- One-way Jira export only (no bi-directional sync)
- No facilitator-led navigation features
- Very limited free plan
🆕 February 2026
What's New in SprintPulse
Since our last comparison update, SprintPulse has significantly enhanced its platform.
🤖
AI Upgrades
Feb 1-4, 2026
- Claude Opus 4.6 - All AI features upgraded to Anthropic's flagship model
- Smart Merge v2 - Confidence scores + manual refinement options
- Engagement Analysis - AI now weights suggestions by votes, comments, and reactions
🔗
Integration Expansion
Feb 5-8, 2026
- Linear Integration - Full bi-directional sync - exclusive among major retro tools
- Jira Cloud - True bi-directional sync with automatic webhook updates
- Slack Enhancements - Connect directly from board creation wizard
🎯
Facilitation Excellence
Jan 23 - Feb 5, 2026
- Facilitator-Led Navigation - Real-time synchronized step progression
- Spoken Timer - Voice announcements when time is up
- Role Clarity - Only active facilitator sees controls, eliminating confusion
FAQ
Common Questions
There's no automated import, but starting fresh means you get AI-powered insights from your very first retro. Most teams find they're up and running in under a minute.
Yes! SprintPulse now offers bi-directional Jira Cloud integration (added Feb 2026). This means you can create issues directly from action items, and status updates sync both ways automatically. EasyRetro only offers one-way export.
SprintPulse has Linear integration (added Feb 2026) with full bi-directional sync. EasyRetro doesn't offer Linear integration. If your team uses Linear, SprintPulse is the clear choice.
SprintPulse's free plan includes 1 team with up to 10 members and 3 boards - forever. No trial expiration, no credit card required. You also get to try all AI features. EasyRetro's free tier is more limited and pushes you toward paid plans quickly.
SprintPulse scales well for teams of any size. The paid plan at $17/month includes unlimited team members, unlimited boards, and all AI features. For larger organizations, you can add multiple teams. The new facilitator-led navigation features (Feb 2026) make it even better for large team retrospectives.
Ready for AI-Powered Retrospectives?
SprintPulse Advantages
- AI that analyzes your retrospectives automatically
- Bi-directional Linear and Jira integration
- Real-time facilitator sync
- Analytics without manual work
- Competitive pricing ($17/team/month)
EasyRetro Advantages
- 100+ templates
- Highly customizable boards
- Slightly lower price point
Free trial includes all AI features, Linear integration, and up to 10 team members.
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