What is Spooky Planning?
Spooky Planning is a real-time Planning Poker app for agile teams. Start estimating in seconds. No logins, no paywalls, no ads. All features are free forever, with an optional $4.99/mo membership for extra perks and to support development.
Problem
Users rely on traditional planning poker tools that require logins, subscriptions, or contain ads, which slow down the estimation process. require logins, subscriptions, or contain ads
Solution
A free Planning Poker web app where agile teams can collaborate in real-time for sprint estimations. Users start sessions instantly via a shared link, with features like vote anonymity, timers, and session history. No logins, no paywalls, no ads.
Customers
Agile software teams (Scrum Masters, developers), remote teams needing quick estimation tools, and organizations prioritizing cost-free collaboration solutions.
Unique Features
Freemium model with all core features (real-time voting, session history, anonymity) free forever; optional membership only adds cosmetic perks (e.g., emojis).
User Comments
Praises simplicity and zero barriers to entry
Appreciates no ads or mandatory accounts
Highlights usefulness for distributed teams
Likes the free access to critical features
Supports the ethical monetization via optional subscriptions
Traction
Launched October 2023, $4.99/mo optional membership, ProductHunt launch page with 190+ upvotes (as of knowledge cutoff).
Market Size
The global agile software development market is valued at $15.9 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), indicating demand for tools like Spooky Planning.
