As developers and managers continue to debate the best way to implement Scrum application development techniques, these tools help teams do Scrum “your way.”
- Acunote — This SaaS tool “doesn’t force you into a strict process. The tool shows you the progress of the project, and you can see all levels of work in order to make informed decisions,” says company CEO Gleb Arshinov. It’s free for teams of five or smaller.
- Agilebuddy — Another SaaS option, Agilebuddy supports Extreme Programming. It also boasts simplicity and ease of use.
- CollabNet — CollabNet’s tools are a good fit for distributed teams. They aim to be as easy to use as a white board.
- Rally — This company offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions that utilize Scrum terminology, but aren’t too rigid. Its SaaS offering is free for teams of ten or smaller.
- ScrumDo — This SaaS option helps manage a backlog, estimate user stories and create iterations. It’s also available on an open-source basis.
- Telerik — Telerik’s Team Pulse software includes a prioritized backlog, analytics and a best practice analyzer, which allow users to define their own Scrum processes based on the requirements of each project.
- VersionOne — This agile development tool incorporates Scrum methodologies. CTO Ian Culling says it “brings visibility outside the team room.”
