Sprint Planning Made Simple
Sprint planning + time tracking in one simple board
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Jira is overkill. Trello lacks features.
Task Board is the sweet spot: Kanban boards with built-in time tracking. Simple enough to use on day one.
What software teams need
- Simple sprint/iteration planning
- Track time on features and bugs
- Collaborate with product, design, stakeholders
- See who's working on what
- Reports for retros and planning
How Task Board delivers
- Kanban boards: Backlog → To Do → In Progress → Done
- Track feature time: Know how long things actually take
- Team visibility: Real-time view of active work
- Guest access: Free access for PMs and stakeholders
- Sprint reports: Time per task, per dev, per sprint
Why not Jira?
We're not anti-Jira. It's just not right for every team.
| Aspect | Jira | Task Board |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Hours/days of configuration | 5 minutes |
| Learning curve | Steep, requires training | Intuitive, no training needed |
| Time tracking | Complex, requires plugins | Built-in, simple timers |
| Price (10 users) | £62-125/month | £120/month |
| Best for | Enterprise teams with complex processes | Small/mid-size teams who want simplicity |
Kanban boards for sprint planning
Create columns for your workflow. Drag tasks through stages. See at a glance what's in progress, what's blocked, what's done.
Example sprint board:
Backlog
In Progress
Done
Know how long features actually take
Track time on every feature, bug fix, and task. Use the data for better sprint planning and accurate estimates. No more guessing.
- Time per feature/bug
- Time per developer
- Sprint velocity data
- Better estimates over time
"We switched from Jira after 6 years. Task Board does everything we actually use Jira for, but it takes 30 seconds to create a task instead of 2 minutes. The built-in time tracking means we actually track time now."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from software teams considering Task Board
Does Task Board integrate with GitHub or GitLab?
Not directly, but you can connect Task Board to development tools through Zapier or our REST API. Many teams also use our Claude integration to manage tasks directly from their coding environment. That said, we've intentionally kept Task Board focused on task management rather than becoming a development platform. Most teams find they don't need deep git integration when they have a simple, reliable task board.
Can we track time for sprint velocity?
Yes. The time tracking feature captures how long each task takes to complete. Over time, you build data on how long different types of work actually take, making sprint planning more accurate. Time reports can be filtered by date range to analyse a specific sprint, showing total time, time per developer, and time per task type.
How do we handle subtasks or user stories with multiple parts?
Task Board uses a flat task structure rather than nested subtasks. This is intentional: deep nesting often creates complexity without adding value. For larger features, most teams either break them into separate tasks that move through the board together, or use task descriptions to list component parts. This approach keeps the board readable and prevents getting lost in nested hierarchies.
Is Task Board suitable for Scrum teams?
Task Board works well with Scrum or any agile methodology. Create columns that match your workflow (Backlog, To Do, In Progress, Code Review, Done). Use tags to categorise work (Feature, Bug, Tech Debt). The time tracking helps with retrospectives and velocity calculation. Where Task Board differs from Jira is simplicity: we don't have story points, complex workflows, or burndown charts built in.
Can product managers and designers access boards?
Yes. You can add them as full team members who can create and move tasks, or as free guests who can view progress and leave comments. Many teams add designers, PMs, and stakeholders as guests so they can follow along with development progress without needing full editing access. This keeps communication centralised on the task rather than in separate channels.
Why would we choose Task Board over Jira?
If you need enterprise features like advanced reporting, custom workflows, release management, or deep integration with Atlassian's ecosystem, Jira is the better choice. Task Board is for teams who find Jira's complexity slows them down. We focus on fast task creation, simple kanban boards, and built-in time tracking. Teams switch when they realise they're spending more time managing Jira than shipping software.
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