Questions teams ask before the first round
Accounts, privacy, room size and what to do when someone can’t connect.
Getting started
- Is it really free?
- Yes, for any team size and any number of sessions. There’s no paid plan and no trial that runs out.
- Do my teammates need an account?
- No. They open your link and type a name, and that’s it. Their name is remembered on their own device for next time.
- Does it work on phones?
- Yes. It runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. Nothing to install.
- How many people can join?
- It works best for teams of 2 to 15. Larger groups can join, but things may feel slower.
During a session
- Can anyone see my vote before the reveal?
- No. Others only see that you’ve voted. Your card stays on your device until the facilitator reveals.
- Can I change my vote?
- Yes, any time before the reveal. Click a different card, or click your card again to clear it.
- What if the facilitator leaves or loses connection?
- The person who joined earliest takes over automatically, and the current round is kept.
- Can someone watch without voting?
- Yes. Pick “Spectator” when joining, or switch to it in the room. Spectators don’t count towards the stats.
- Which decks can I use?
- Fibonacci, Modified Fibonacci, T-shirt sizes, or your own list of cards. The facilitator can switch at any time.
- Can I keep a record of the estimates?
- Yes. Each revealed story is added to the session log, which you can download as a CSV or copy to paste into Jira, Linear or a doc.
Privacy and connections
- Do you store my stories, names or votes?
- No. We have no database. Room data goes directly between the browsers in the room and is gone when the last person leaves. To find each other, browsers briefly use public connection relays that see a scrambled room code, never your stories or votes.
- Who can join my room?
- Anyone with the link. For a sensitive backlog, add a room password and send it separately. Anyone who has the link but not the password can’t join or see anything.
- A teammate can’t join or sees “Waiting for your team”.
- Some company networks and VPNs block live browser-to-browser connections. Ask them to turn off the VPN or try another network, such as a phone hotspot. If you set a password, check that they typed it exactly.
- The room is empty after everyone left. Can I get it back?
- Rooms only exist while someone is in them. Download the session log before the last person leaves if you need it.