Metro Retro is an online (whiteboard) tool that supports the execution of agile team workshops or retrospectives. It is primarily 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 MetroRetro alternative Echometer is also such a retrospective tool with a stronger focus on holistic team development.

You can find the Metro Retro website at https://metroretro.io/.

The website of the Metro Retro alternative Echometer is https://echometerapp.com/.

No, Metro Retro is not open source.

Metro Retro is backed by the private company Deqo Software Limited, based in England. The founders are Jamie Hanratty and Stephen Whitfield.

The Metro Retro alternative Echometer is mainly 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".

The founders of Metro Retro are Jamie Hanratty and Stephen Whitfield. Neither of them gives himself the title "CEO" on LinkedIn.

The Metro Retro alternative Echometer is mainly 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".

Other Metro Retro competitors include Echometer, for example. In addition to Echometer, Neatro or Retrium can be mentioned as typical Metro Retro alternatives. Metro Retro is also similar to EasyRetro or TeamRetro - although all these solutions, apart from Echometer, do not include a whiteboard. You can find an overview of the various Metro Retro competitors in our Retro Tool Comparison.

Yes and no: You can use Metro Retro for free if you do not exceed a certain number of board objects on the Retro Board (digital whiteboard) and have a maximum of 30 people in the team. After that, however, you have to pay for the Metro Retro tool. Prices start from $6 per team member per month.

The Metro Retro alternative Echometer is free forever for up to 2 teams, see also our pricing model.

The Metro Retro subscription is available in three versions: Free (limited options in the tool), Team ($6/team member/month) and Host (e.g. for individual projects or consultants). Depending on the selection, SSO or inviting guests is included, for example. You can find a complete overview of the Metro Retro subscriptions on the company's website.

The MetroRetro alternative Echometer is free forever for up to 2 teams, after that it starts at €5.5 per user per month - see also our pricing model.

MetroRetro has taken several measures for the security of the app and data protection. Data is stored via the American service Digital Ocean in the EU (Amsterdam). Access to the infrastructure is protected from intruders by public/private keys and/or 2FA.

A complete overview of security and data protection measures can be found on the company's website.

The MetroRetro io 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.

No, there is no official way to download Metro Retro io.

Nevertheless, Metro Retro can be called an app or application, as it is a computer program that works browser-based.

For the Metro Retro alternative Echometer, there is currently only an unofficial download at Webcatalog.

There is a Metro Retro demo in the form of a two-minute video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axLkzlrNWrs. You cannot currently book a personal appointment on the company's website.

A short video on how the Metro Retro alternative Echometer works can be found on our "How it works" page. If you would like a personal presentation or demo, you are welcome to book a conversation or free online demo with us here.

Yes, you can find the Metro Retro LinkedIn profile on this page: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/metroretro. In autumn 2022, Metro Retro has around 350 followers.

You can find the LinkedIn profile of the Metro Retro alternative Echometer under this link. In autumn 2022, Echometer has around 2600 followers.

There is a Metro Retro tutorial in the form of a video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axLkzlrNWrs.

There is also a help center here that answers the most important questions for setting up the tool: https://docs.metroretro.io/.

A video on how the Metro Retro alternative Echometer works can be found on our "How it works" page. We also explain in detail in our Help Center how you can take the first steps in the Echometer Retro Tool.

If you would like a personal presentation or demo, you are welcome to book a conversation or free online demo with Christian or Jean here.

There is a Metro Retro help center at this link: https://docs.metroretro.io/. You can also write to Metro Retro support directly via their e-mail: [email protected]

You can easily reach the support of the Metro Retro 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.

No, Metro Retro has not published any webinars yet, but there are some video tutorials of the tool on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axLkzlrNWrs.

With the Metro Retro 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.

Yes, you can export your Retro Board from Metro Retro, e.g. as CSV or HTML. Simply right-click on the Retro Board and select "Export".

No, Metro Retro does not have an API and does not currently offer any integrations.

The Metro Retro login, the Metro Retro registration or the Metro Retro sign-up all happen on the page https://metroretro.io/login.

With the Metro Retro alternative Echometer, a retrospective can also be carried out without logging in. The sign-up or the registration for a comprehensive account can be found under the links.

Yes, that's probably the biggest strength of Metro Retro: The interactive whiteboard. The Metro Retro alternative Echometer also has an optionally usable online whiteboard. Echometer is also highly recommended for remote or virtual teams.

You can test Metro Retro io for free on their website. There is an official Metro Retro tutorial on their website that will help you: https://docs.metroretro.io/.

A video about how the Metro Retro alternative Echometer works can be found on our "How it works" page. In addition, we explain in detail in our Help Center how you can take the first steps in the Echometer retro tool.

Yes, Metro Retro can optionally be used anonymously. The Metro Retro alternative Echometer also enables anonymous feedback - both on the retro board and on the included retro whiteboard.

No, Metro Retro does not have a Jira integration. The Metro Retro alternative Echometer has an integration into Jira, with which measures can be automatically transferred into Jira.

Metro Retro had about 30 retrospective formats in October 2022, while the Metro Retro 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. This way, every Scrum sprint in Echometer can be ended with variety.

No, Metro Retro does not currently have team radar or health check retrospectives, while the Metro Retro alternative Echometer even enables hundreds of freely combinable team radar retros. Echometer also works on both a team and cross-team level. This way, your development can be tracked over many sprints, for example, whether you are a virtual remote team or working on site.

Yes, the sailboat retro can be performed in Metro Retro. The sailboat retro can also be performed in the MetroRetro io alternative Echometer and enriched with whiteboard retro games. The method is suitable for virtual remote teams, teams in the office and hybrid teams.

Yes, Metro Retro offers the possibility of a single sign-on or SSO, but only in the paid version. The Metro Retro alternative Echometer also offers SSO.