sprint planning tools
Sprint planning software to accelerate product launches and team alignment
Why teams use Backlog for sprint planning
Easy to learn, fast to adopt
Backlog’s clean, intuitive interface makes sprint planning easy for small teams—no complicated setup, onboarding, or training required.
- Plan sprints in minutes, not hours
- Get started without IT help
- Easy for anyone to learn and use
Visual tools for planning and execution
Use Gantt charts to map out timelines and Kanban boards to manage day-to-day sprint work. Small teams get a clear view of what’s planned, what’s in progress, and what’s done.
- Track sprint progress visually
- Quickly adjust timelines and priorities
- Stay aligned without status meetings
Custom workflows for any sprint style
Customize task types, statuses, and fields to match how your team plans—whether using story points, time estimates, or simple checklists.
- Build workflows around your process
- Reuse sprint templates
- Keep planning structured but flexible
Clear task ownership for accountability
Assign tasks to individual team members and set priority levels so everyone knows what they’re responsible for—and nothing gets missed during the sprint.
- Eliminate ambiguity
- Avoid duplicate work
- Boost delivery confidence
Centralized documentation for context
Attach specs, files, and links directly to tasks, and use wikis to store your sprint goals, planning agendas, and team rituals—all in one place.
- Keep key info close to the work
- Maintain a single source of truth
- Reduce mid-sprint confusion
Stay in sync without micromanagement
Email notifications and threaded comments keep your team aligned on changes, blockers, or updates—without the need for constant check-ins.
- Stay informed without extra meetings
- Encourage async collaboration
- Keep sprint momentum going
Built for small teams, priced for growth
Backlog offers the right balance of features and simplicity—powerful enough to support your sprints without slowing you down.
- Start free, upgrade anytime
- No complex approvals required
- Scales with your team
Try Backlog for sprint planning today
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