Question 1

What is estimio?

Accepted Answer

estimio is a free online Planning Poker tool for agile teams. It helps teams estimate user stories using the Planning Poker methodology with Fibonacci-based story points. Features include real-time collaboration, Jira integration, and AI-powered estimation suggestions.

Question 2

Is estimio free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, estimio is completely free to use. You can join sessions as a guest without creating an account, or register for free to access advanced features like Jira integration and AI-powered estimation.

Question 3

How does Planning Poker work in estimio?

Accepted Answer

Planning Poker in estimio works by having team members vote on story points using Fibonacci cards (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 20, 40, 100). After all votes are cast, estimio automatically calculates the consensus including median, average, min, and max values. The moderator can reveal votes and discuss estimates with the team.

Question 4

Does estimio integrate with Jira?

Accepted Answer

Yes, estimio supports both Jira Cloud and Jira Server/Data Center. You can import unestimated stories from sprints, view issue details, and estimate multiple stories in sequence. The integration is read-only - estimio never modifies your Jira issues.

Question 5

Does estimio use AI for estimation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, estimio offers an AI Assistant with three powerful features: AI Story Summary (structured insights), AI Complexity Prediction (pre-estimate advisory), and AI Agent Vote (automatic voting). All AI features use Google Gemini and are available to Pro subscribers. AI suggestions are optional and can be enabled or disabled in your profile settings.

Question 6

Do I need to create an account to use estimio?

Accepted Answer

No, you can use estimio as a guest without creating an account. Guest users can join sessions and vote on stories. However, registering for a Pro account (30-day free trial) unlocks features like session creation, Jira integration, AI Assistant, and coaching features.

Question 7

What data does estimio collect?

Accepted Answer

estimio collects minimal data necessary to provide the service. For guest users, we only store session data temporarily. For registered users, we collect email addresses for account verification and communication. We do not sell your data or use it for advertising. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 8

How secure is my data?

Accepted Answer

Security is a top priority. estimio is hosted on Google Cloud Run with encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. Database connections use SSL/TLS. We follow industry best practices for authentication, rate limiting, and data protection. See our Security page for detailed information.

Question 9

Does estimio work on mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, estimio is fully responsive and works on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. You can join sessions and vote from any device with a modern web browser.

Question 10

Can I export my session results?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pro users can export session results to CSV and PDF formats. This feature is available for registered users. Export includes all votes, consensus values, and story information.

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