"Echometer is like the marriage of Mural and EasyRetro - I'm thrilled! With Echometer, remote retros can work much better and even be fun!"
Clemens Schöne
Scrum Master @ Communardo Products
Retro alternative
Meet the Retrium Alternative: Echometer
Which Alternative is Better for Agile Teams? Retrium is a good tool for retrospectives. But it is worth investigating if there are even better alternatives out there - like Echometer.
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Quick Overview & Review Retrium
Both agile retrospectives tools have received very good reviews from users. However, the brief introductions of the tools reveal different objectives: Holistic development of a team (Echometer) vs. enabling effective conversations (Retrium).
★★★★½
Echometer Review on Capterra: Retro alternative
Quick Intro Echometer
“Many Agile Coaches & Scrum Masters are going around in circles. They fix superficial symptoms. It is time to use psychology and get straight to the mindset - with the Echometer Retro Tool.”
★★★★¾
Retrium Review on Capterra: Retro alternative
Quick Intro Retrium
“Retrium enables agile teams to have effective conversations, discover new insights, and generate action plans.”
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Why is Echometer better than Retrium?
| Evaluation criteria | Echometer | Retrium Board | Team Retro | FunRetro (formerly EasyRetro) | Parabol Board | Kollabe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive online retrospectives | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatically generated retro summaries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support of facilitator (e.g. automated check-ins) | Yes | Yes | Partially | No | Partially | Yes |
| Templates for every level of team maturity | Yes | Partially | Partially | No | No | Partially |
| Continuous tracking of action items</br> (retro to retro) | Yes | Partially | Partially | No | Yes | Yes |
| Team development measured over time | Yes | Partially | Yes | No | No | No |
| Collecting feedback before retros (optional) | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Organizational Health Checks | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Health Check Item Pool with Nudges (Food for thought) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Support for mobile devices </br>(for on-site or hybrid retros) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Integrated Online-Whiteboard | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Data protection (developed and hosted in Germany) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Free version (after trial) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Retrium FAQ: General
Retrium FAQ: General
What is Retrium?
Retrium is an online tool that supports the implementation of agile team workshops or retrospectives. It is mainly used online by virtual or remote teams who often work in sprints according to the Scrum framework and prefer various retro templates at the end of their iteration.
The Retrium alternative Echometer is also such a retrospective tool with a stronger focus on holistic team development.
Where can I find the Retrium website?
You can find the Retrium website at https://www.retrium.com/.
The website of the Retrium alternative Echometer is https://echometerapp.com.
Is Retrium open source?
No, Retrium is not Open Source.
What is the Retrium company and who owns Retrium?
The Retrium company is a private company based in 8705B Colesville Road, #219, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Washington, DC. The founders are Ryan Detweiler (CTO) and David Horowitz (CEO).
The Retrium alternative Echometer is majority owned by the three founders Robin Roschlau (software developer), Jean Michel Diaz (business economist) and Christian Heidemeyer (psychologist). You can find out more about our story - "3 Reasons for (not) another Retro-Tool".
Who is the Retrium CEO?
The Retrium CEO is David Horowitz, the CTO is Ryan Detweiler.
The Retrium alternative Echometer is majority owned by the three founders Robin Roschlau (software developer), Jean Michel Diaz (business economist) and Christian Heidemeyer (psychologist). You can find out more about our story - "3 Reasons for (not) another Retro-Tool".
What are other Retrium competitors? Are there tools similar to Retrium?
Other Retrium competitors include Echometer. In addition to Echometer, Neatro or MetroRetro can be mentioned as typical Retrium alternatives. EasyRetro or TeamRetro are also similar to Retrium. You can find an overview of the various Retrium competitors in our Retro Tool Comparison.
Is Retrium free?
No: Although you can test Retrium for 30 days free of charge, you have to pay for the Retrium tool afterwards. Prices start at $39 per team per month.
The Retrium alternative Echometer is free forever for up to 2 teams, see also our pricing model.
How does the Retrium subscription work?
The Retrium subscription is available in three versions: Team ($39.00 per month), Business ($59.00 per month) and Enterprise (individual contract from 25 teams). Depending on the selection, e.g. a one-hour training session, SSO, preferred support or a dedicated Customer Success Manager is included. You can find a complete overview of Retrium subscriptions on the company's website.
The Retrium alternative Echometer is free forever for up to 2 teams, then it starts at €5.5 per user per month - see also our pricing model.
Is Retrium secure and data-protected?
Retrium has taken several measures for the security of the app and data protection. Data is stored on servers in the USA. Although Retrium is also data protection compliant under European law (GDPR), you may have to sign a DPA that allows Retrium to store the data in the USA. On the other hand, Retrium is certified to SOC 1-SSAE 16 Type II and SOC 2 Type II, for example.
A complete overview of security and data protection measures can be found on the company's website.
The Retrium alternative Echometer is GDPR compliant and is hosted in Germany. It meets the highest standards of data protection and security. Detailed information can be found on our page under Data Protection and Security.
Is there a Retrium download? Is Retrium an app?
No, there is no official way for a Retrium Download.
Nevertheless, Retrium can be called an app or application, as it is a computer program that works browser-based.
For the Retrium alternative Echometer, there is currently only an unofficial download at Webcatalog.
Retrium FAQ: Contact & Support
Is there a Retrium demo?
Yes, there is a Retrium demo in the form of a three-minute video on the website: https://www.retrium.com/demo. If you are interested, you can also request a personal Retrium demo after filling out a few details: https://www.retrium.com/request-demo.
You can find a short video on how the Retrium alternative Echometer works on our "How it works" page. If you would like a personal presentation or demo, you are welcome to book a meeting or free online demo with us here.
Where do I find the Retrium LinkedIn page?
Yes, you can find the Retrium LinkedIn profile on this page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retriumhq/. In autumn 2022, Retrium had around 1000 followers.
You can find the LinkedIn profile of the Retrium alternative Echometer under this link. In autumn 2022, Echometer had around 2600 followers.
Where can I find a Retrium tutorial?
There is a Retrium tutorial in the form of a three-minute video on the website: https://www.retrium.com/demo.
You can find a video on how the Retrium alternative Echometer works on our "How it works" page. We also explain in detail in our Help Center how you can take your first steps in the Echometer Retro Tool.
If you would like a personal presentation or demo, you are welcome to book a meeting or free online demo with Christian or Jean here.
Where can I find Retrium Support?
There is a Retrium Help Center under this link: https://support.retrium.com/. You can also write directly to Retrium support: https://support.retrium.com/kb-tickets/new
You can easily reach the support of the Retrium alternative Echometer in the chat (bottom left) or write a message via this website. Alternatively, you can send a message via email to support at echometerapp com. Jean or Christian will get back to you as soon as possible 🙂
If you are logged into the Echometer Tool, you can also send us a message directly behind the question mark at the bottom left.
Is there an Retrium Webinar?
Yes, Retrium has conducted webinars on various topics and published them under the following link: https://www.retrium.com/blog-categories/webinar.
With the Retrium alternative Echometer, you can book an onboarding webinar at any time under this link.
If you are also interested in the topics "20+ tips for retros" or "Change team mindset in 12 steps", take a look at our free eBooks.
Is there an Retrium export (e.g., retrospective feedback, action items)?
Yes, you can export various things from Retrium, including data from the Retro Board, as CSV or TXT. To export feedback from the retro, click on the file type you want to export to.
Is there an Retrium API?
Yes, Retrium has an API, but it is only accessible to enterprise customers. The Retrium API is used for user management.
Where do I find the Retrium Login, Retrium Registration or Retrium Sign-up?
The Retrium login, the Retrium registration or the Retrium sign-up all happen on the page https://app.retrium.com/welcome.
With the Retrium alternative Echometer, a retrospective can also be carried out without logging in. You can find the sign-up or registration for a full account under the links.
Retrium FAQ: The tool
Does Retrium have an integrated retro whiteboard?
No, Retrium does not have an integrated retro whiteboard. However, the Retrium alternative Echometer has an optional online whiteboard that can be used. The tool is also suitable for remote or virtual teams.
How to use Retrium?
You can test Retrium for free on their website for 30 days. There is an official Retrium tutorial on their website to help you.
You can find a video on how the Retrium alternative Echometer works on our "How it works" page. We also explain in detail in our Help Center how you can take your first steps in the Echometer Retro Tool.
Is Retrium anonymous?
Yes, Retrium can also be used anonymously as an option.
The Retrium alternative Echometer also enables anonymous feedback - both on the Retro Board and on the included Retro Whiteboard.
Does Retrium have a Jira integration?
Yes, Retrium has a Jira integration that allows you to export actions to a Jira Cloud project.
The Retrium alternative Echometer also has an integration with Jira, which can also be used to transfer actions to Jira in an automated manner.
How many retro formats or retro games does Retrium have?
Retrium had around 25 retrospective formats in October 2022, while the Retrium alternative Echometer has hundreds of retrospective methods in the form of freely combinable retro games, agile health checks or team radars and classic retrospective questions. In Echometer, every Scrum sprint can be ended with variety.
Is there an Retrium Team Radar or a Retrium Agile Health Check?
Yes, Retrium has about 10 pre-made team radar or health check retrospectives, while the Retrium alternative Echometer even enables hundreds of freely combinable team radar retros. Echometer even works on both team and cross-team levels. This allows your development to be tracked over many sprints, for example, regardless of whether you are a virtual remote team or work on site.
Is there a Retrium Sailboat Retro?
Yes, the sailboat retro can be carried out in Retrium. The sailboat retro can also be carried out in the Retrium alternative Echometer and even enriched with whiteboard retro games. The method is suitable for virtual remote teams, teams in the office and hybrid teams.
Does Retrium have SSO or Single Sign On?
Yes, Retrium offers the option of Single Sign On or SSO, but only in the Business and Enterprise contract. The Retrium alternative Echometer also offers SSO.