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At a Glance
Parabol
Parabol
Star Rating
(87)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Retrium
Retrium
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Parabol excels in its ease of setup, scoring a perfect 9.8, which reviewers mention makes onboarding new team members seamless and quick. In contrast, Retrium does not have a specific score for ease of setup, indicating potential challenges in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Parabol's meeting tools, particularly the "Notes" feature, received a score of 8.4, while Retrium shines with a higher score of 9.0 for the same feature, suggesting that users find Retrium's note-taking capabilities more robust and user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight that Parabol's "Task Delegation" feature scored 8.1, which some reviewers say could be improved for better tracking of assigned tasks. Retrium, however, does not provide a score for this feature, indicating a potential gap in task management capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that Parabol's "Meeting Analytics" feature scored 8.1, with reviewers mentioning that it provides valuable insights into meeting effectiveness. Retrium's lack of a specific score for this feature suggests it may not offer comparable analytics tools.
  • Reviewers mention that Parabol's "File Sharing" feature scored low at 6.6, indicating dissatisfaction with its functionality. In contrast, Retrium does not have a score for file sharing, which may imply it either lacks this feature or does not prioritize it.
  • Users say that Parabol's overall product direction received a positive score of 8.7, with many reviewers expressing confidence in the platform's future developments. Retrium, however, has a lower score of 6.8, leading users to question its long-term viability and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Parabol
Free
Free
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Retrium
No pricing available
Free Trial
Parabol
No trial information available
Retrium
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
66
9.3
12
Ease of Use
9.2
66
8.8
12
Ease of Setup
9.8
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.5
25
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
40
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
20
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
61
6.8
11
Features by Category
8.4
260
9.0
5
Pre-Meeting Tools
8.8
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
Meeting Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
40
9.0
5
8.5
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Post-Meeting Tools
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Parabol
Parabol
Retrium
Retrium
Parabol and Retrium are categorized as Meeting Management
Unique Categories
Parabol
Parabol has no unique categories
Retrium
Retrium has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Parabol
Parabol
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
51.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.0%
Retrium
Retrium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
8.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Parabol
Parabol
Computer Software
30.9%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Financial Services
7.4%
Sports
4.9%
Program Development
3.7%
Other
37.0%
Retrium
Retrium
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Internet
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Retail
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Parabol
Parabol
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jack S.
JS
Jack S.
Verified User in Computer Software

• The interface is clean and simple – anyone on my teams can easily and confidently facilitate a retrospective • Multiple templates to choose from with the ability to create your own retrospective template • All the necessary tools in one place – timers,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

We felt that team behind parabol focused more on the pro plans instead of the Enterprise plans, while we paying a hefty price for their platform.

Retrium
Retrium
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Human Resources

The four Ls category lends itself well to encouraging team members to come up with a spectrum of responses. The time limit helps ensure team members stay on focus and prioritize what they want to say. The voting system really helps the group collectively...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Promod P.
PP
Promod P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I can not find much drawback for Retrium. But there was a scenario when I was in a team room and wanted to create another. But to do so, had to close the open team room. So, I think this is one thing could be added as a feature or if its available then can...

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Discussions
Parabol
Parabol Discussions
What is Parabol used for?
1 comment
Gareth D.
GD
Parabol offers a structured way to run all of your Agile meetings. Currently, Parabol offers the following meeting types: – Retrospectives – Standups –...Read more
Is parabol anonymous?
1 comment
PM
Yes, everyone writes down in his own device and all sticky notes are anonymous Read more
Is Parabol free?
1 comment
Caleb Christopher Y.
CY
It is free for up to two teamsRead more
Retrium
Retrium Discussions
Is Retrium anonymous?
2 comments
David B.
DB
It is for the users' input. It does a good job at creating a safe place for users to leave feedback.Read more
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Retrium has no more discussions with answers