Planning Poker Tool Comparison
We built Questimate because existing planning poker tools were functional but forgettable. Here’s an honest look at how the main options stack up — including ours. We’re biased, but we’ll try to be fair about it.
| Feature | Questimate | PlanningPoker.com | Pointing Poker | Scrumpoker Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Free tier Available without payment | Yes — fully free | Limited free tier | Yes | Yes |
Jira integration Import issues and write estimates back | Yes — Atlassian Forge | Yes (paid plans) | No | Limited |
Gamification / RPG mechanics Character classes, XP, loot, and progression | Yes — full RPG system | No | No | No |
No account for voters Guest players can join without signing up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Real-time voting Simultaneous card reveal with WebSockets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Discussion / Parley mode Structured discussion when estimates diverge | Yes — Parley mode | Timer only | No | No |
Character progression Players earn rewards over time | Yes — XP & loot | No | No | No |
Mobile-friendly Responsive design for phones and tablets | Yes — PWA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom card sequences Define your own estimation scale | Fibonacci (more coming) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Session export Export results after estimation | Yes + Jira sync | Yes (paid) | No | No |
Self-hosted option Run on your own infrastructure | No | No | No | No |
Async estimation Estimate without being online at the same time | Planned | Yes (paid) | No | No |
Detailed Breakdown
Questimate
That’s us. Questimate wraps planning poker in a cooperative RPG: character classes, XP, loot drops, and quests. It sounds like a gimmick until you notice your team is actually paying attention during estimation for the first time. Fully free, integrates with Jira via Atlassian Forge, and includes Parley mode — a structured discussion phase for when someone votes 3 and someone else votes 21. Built for teams who take estimation seriously but refuse to take the ceremony seriously.
PlanningPoker.com
PlanningPoker.com is the most established tool in the space and for good reason — it’s mature, reliable, and has a solid Jira integration on its paid tiers. The free tier has some limitations on team size and features, but the paid plans are comprehensive. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense option for teams who want something proven.
Pointing Poker
Pointing Poker is beautifully simple — no signup, no configuration, just a room and some cards. It’s completely free and great for teams who want to get in, estimate, and get out with zero friction. It intentionally stays lightweight, so if you need Jira integration or persistent data, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
Scrumpoker Online
Scrumpoker Online is another solid free option with clean planning poker fundamentals. It supports custom card values and is easy to pick up. It keeps things simple and does the core job well — a good choice for teams with straightforward estimation needs who don’t need integrations.
Which Tool Should You Choose?
If your team groans at the estimation calendar invite, Questimate is worth trying. The RPG layer transforms a routine ceremony into something people voluntarily show up for — while still producing the estimates you need for sprint planning.
If you want the most established tool in the space with a deep feature set, PlanningPoker.com has earned its reputation.
If you just need a quick, no-setup estimation room, Pointing Poker and Scrumpoker Online are both excellent at keeping things simple.
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