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Retree vs Metro Retro
Metro Retro is now Spreo, and it sells a whiteboard by the seat. Retree is free.
By Dawid Zbiński · Updated 17 September 2026
Prices and features checked on 17 September 2026:Spreo pricingSpreo homePlans overviewPrivacy policy
At a glance
Retree
Free
for every team
- Free, no paid tier
- No accounts, just a link
- 11 templates built in
- Anonymous by default
Metro Retro
$4
per member a month, annually
- No free plan, 30-day trial
- From $4 per member monthly
- 100+ customizable templates
- Renamed to Spreo in 2025
Side by side
Scroll sideways for Metro Retro.
| Feature | Retree | Metro Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Free. No paid tier. | No free plan. $4 per member monthly. |
| Works without accounts | A display name is enough. | Members sign up. Viewers read only. |
| Templates | 11 built in, none custom. | 100+ templates, fully customizable. |
| Anonymous cards | On by default. | Written privately, then revealed together. |
| Host timer | Visible to everyone. | Timers and buzzers. |
| Voting | 3 votes on groups or cards. | Voting rounds. No vote count published. |
| Action items with owners | An assignee, open or done. | A sticky becomes a tracked action. |
| Integrations | None today. | Jira and PDF export, on Business. |
| Single sign-on | No account to sign in to. | On the Business plan and above. |
| Hosting region | Nuremberg, Germany. | Not published. |
| Data retention | Backups 30 days, analytics 12 months. | Not published. |
What Metro Retro adds
A shared whiteboard
Kickoffs and planning on one canvas.
100+ templates
Each one is customizable.
Jira and PDF export
Both sit on the Business plan.
Single sign-on and admins
Business adds private teams and folders.
Time Machine replay
It replays how a board grew.
Terms procurement can sign
SLAs and on-premises deployment.
Pricing
Retree
Free
for every team
No seats and no trial. No card to enter.
Metro Retro Free plan
None
30-day trial instead
No card required. No free plan.
Metro Retro Starter
$4
per member a month, annually
Unlimited boards, every template. Viewers cost nothing.
Metro Retro Business
$6
per member a month, annually
Adds Jira. Single sign-on and board history too.
Metro Retro Consultant
$30
per license, monthly or annually
For solo facilitators. Unlimited guests per license.
Metro Retro Enterprise
Custom
contact Spreo
For 100+ users. Adds on-premises deployment.
Metro Retro prices checked on 17 September 2026: Spreo pricing
The verdict
Pay for Metro Retro if
- One canvas has to carry kickoffs too.
- Jira tickets or a PDF must come out.
- Single sign-on is required before a tool ships.
- You need an SLA or on-premises hosting.
Retree is enough if
- The retrospective is the whole job.
- Guests and contractors join without a seat.
- A whiteboard is more than you need.
- 8 people should not cost $384 a year.
Switch in 3 steps
Get your boards out
Export what matters while the plan runs.
Pick the closest template
Create the retro, paste the link.
Run one retro here
One meeting tells you whether the whiteboard is worth it.
Why Retree stays free
We at Retree believe a seat price quietly argues for leaving someone out of the room. Retree charges for no seats at all.
Questions
Is Metro Retro still called Metro Retro?
No. Its privacy policy records the name changing on 4 August 2025.
Does Metro Retro have a free plan?
No. The plans overview publishes a 30-day trial only.
What would a team of 8 pay?
Starter costs $48 per member a year, so $384 for 8 people. Retree is free.
What do I give up by switching?
The whiteboard canvas and its 100+ templates. Jira export goes too.
Metro Retro is a trademark of its owner. Retree is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deqo Software Ltd.