When it comes to agile estimation tools, Planning Poker and Agile Poker, both developed by Appfire, stand out as popular choices. While both products facilitate estimation in an agile context, they offer distinct features tailored to different needs within the Agile landscape.Let's take a closer look at the distinguishing features of each tool are popular tools used in agile project management for effort estimation. While both tools have similar fundamental purposes, they cater to different project needs and preferences.
Here’s a breakdown to help you choose the one that aligns best with tool for your project requirements.
Overview
Planning Poker is a digital rendition of the widely recognized card game Planning Poker, integrated seamlessly with Jira Cloud. On the other hand, Agile Poker is an enterprise solution tightly integrated with Jira projects and boards, offering the flexibility required for larger clients.
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Core Functionality: Both Are Great for Agile Estimation
Both Planning Poker and Agile Poker are digital versions of the Planning Poker card game, allowing teams to estimate effort in a collaborative and engaging way. They offer interactive and asynchronous sessions and private/public session options.
Detailed Comparison
Project Context
One significant difference is how the tools operate within the context of a project or board:
Planning Poker is a global tool that operates outside the realm of a specific project or board. Any created game is accessible to the entire instance and all teams using Planning Poker, directing users to a centralized page.
Agile Poker, on the other hand, offers a project and board-specific approach. Each project and board has its own set of games, providing a more localized and project-focused experience.
Session Types
Feature | Planning Poker | Agile Poker |
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Interactive Session | ✅ | ✅ |
Asynchronous Session | ✅ | ✅ |
Relative Sizing | ❌ | ✅ |
Bucket Sizing | ❌ | ✅ |
Multiple Fields Estimation Session | ❌ | ✅ (Interactive and Asynchronous) |
Private/Public Session Option | ✅ | ✅ |
Estimation Fields
Planning Poker allows the estimation of various types of fields, including text fields and comments, providing flexibility in what can be estimated.
Agile Poker predominantly deals with numeric or time fields selected to track board velocity, ensuring a more standardized estimation approach.
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Planning Poker offers a mobile version for users on the go, enhancing accessibility and usability.
Agile Poker currently does not have a dedicated mobile version.
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Choosing the Right Tool
The optimal choice depends on the specific requirements of your team and the scale of your projects.For a global, familiar, and simple estimation experience, choose Planning Poker. If your focus is on your team's needs:
Choose Planning Poker if:
You seek a familiar and project-agnostic estimation experience.
Your estimation needs are simple and cross-project.
Mobile accessibility is crucial for your team.
Choose Agile Poker if:
You prioritize project-centric, enterprise-level estimation
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Features like Relative
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Sizing, Bucket Sizing,
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and multiple field estimation are desired.
Detailed project planning and Backlog management are essential.
Both tools are designed to streamline your agile planning process, so you can't go wrong with either choice. Happy planning! 🚀