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PointPoker vs Pointing Poker
Pointing Poker (pointingpoker.com) is a lightweight, free planning poker tool that requires no signup. It has processed over 82 million votes. However, it is ad-supported and has a simpler feature set. PointPoker provides a similar zero-friction experience but with a richer feature set, no ads, and a mobile-first architecture.
| Feature | PointPoker | Pointing Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Signup required | No | No |
| Ad-free forever | Yes | No |
| Mobile-first design | Yes | Responsive |
| Real-time WebSocket | Yes | Yes |
| First-load JS bundle | < 80 KB | Not disclosed |
| Fibonacci scale | Yes | Yes |
| T-Shirt sizing | Yes | Yes |
| Voting timer | Yes | No |
| Auto-reveal | Yes | No |
| Facilitator controls | Yes | Basic |
| Observer mode | Yes | No |
| Dark mode | Yes | No |
| Role-based grouping | Yes | No |
| Consensus detection | Yes | No |
| Session history | Yes | No |
| QR code joining | Yes | No |
| Recurring rooms | Yes | No |
Why choose PointPoker
- Completely ad-free — no distractions during sprint planning
- Mobile-first — designed for phone screens, not just scaled down
- Voting timer, auto-reveal, and facilitator controls for smoother sessions
- Observer mode for stakeholders who watch without voting
- Consensus detection with celebration animations
- Session history, recurring rooms, and QR code joining
Where Pointing Poker shines
- Long track record — over 82 million votes processed
- Extremely simple and minimal interface
- Instant setup with zero configuration