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Planning Poker for Remote Teams

Estimate stories together, from anywhere

Remote sprint planning is hard. Screen sharing a spreadsheet is clunky. Chat-based voting is slow and reveals bias. PointPoker gives distributed teams a dedicated, real-time planning poker experience that works seamlessly across time zones and devices.

Share a link, start voting

No accounts to create, no software to install. The facilitator creates a room, shares the link (or QR code for screen sharing), and the team joins instantly. Works on laptops, tablets, and phones — everyone uses whatever device they have.

Real-time, not turn-based

PointPoker uses WebSocket connections for instant synchronization. Every team member sees who has voted, and the facilitator reveals all cards simultaneously. No stale data, no refreshing, no "can you see my screen?" moments.

Reduce anchoring bias

Votes are hidden until the facilitator reveals them. This prevents anchoring — the tendency for team members to adjust their estimates toward the first number they hear. Everyone votes independently, then discusses the differences.

Built for async-friendly workflows

Voting timers keep sessions moving. Auto-reveal ensures votes get shown even if the facilitator steps away. Observer mode lets stakeholders watch without influencing estimates. Auto-nudge gently reminds non-voters after 30 seconds.

Key features

  • Instant room creation — share a link or QR code
  • Real-time WebSocket sync across all devices
  • Hidden votes prevent anchoring bias
  • Voting timer with auto-reveal keeps sessions on track
  • Observer mode for stakeholders and product owners
  • Role-based vote grouping (Dev vs QE estimates)
  • Works on phone, tablet, and desktop
  • Dark mode for late-night estimation sessions

Start a remote planning session

No signup, no credit card, no app install. Works in any browser.

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