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 to help you choose the one that aligns best with 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.
Integration and 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 |
|---|---|---|
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.
Issue Management
In Agile Poker, users can view a comprehensive list of all issues in the Backlog section.
In Planning Poker, users begin by specifying the project, focusing on project-centric planning.
Mobile Accessibility
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.
In summary, both Planning Poker and Agile Poker are robust estimation tools catering to diverse needs within the agile development landscape. Your 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 project-centric, enterprise-level estimation with added features like Relative and Bucket Sizing, Agile Poker is the ideal choice. Both products are designed to streamline your agile planning process, so you can't go wrong with either choice. Happy planning! 🚀