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Standups without meetings

Replace recurring video calls with a five-minute kickoff inside Study Spaces, then jump straight into focus mode while the timer, chat, and analytics keep everyone aligned.

Launch today’s async standupPair with deep workAdd to a sprint Track

Step

Kickoff (5 min)

Rotate the mic, share blockers, and tag tasks so the rest of the standup stays async.

Step

Focus block (25–50 min)

Use Study Spaces timer presets. Chat becomes the async standup thread while everyone actually builds.

Step

Wrap (5 min)

Drop demos or Looms, celebrate wins, and mark tasks complete.

Automation cues

Keep the rhythm without calendar debt

Daily pin

Set a recurring reminder inside chat or Slack with your standup room link ready to open in one click and any campaign tags you track.

Analytics filter

Rename the room—try the Standup Lab room—so your dashboard shows attendance at a glance.

Tracks

Bundle sprints into a Track when you’re prepping for launches or OKR pushes.

Host checklist

  • Pin the day’s theme or board link in chat.
  • Toggle the timer to your team’s preferred block (25, 35, or 50 minutes).
  • Tag each person when it’s their turn; asynchronous teammates reply later.

Pricing for hosts

Choose the smallest upgrade that fits your cadence

Free baseline

Run async standups on free limits: up to 6 recurring events per room and up to 3 simultaneous broadcasters in video stage mode.

$2.99/month Host Pro

Best for weekly team rituals. Host Pro raises room scheduling to 24 recurring events and video stage capacity to 8 broadcasters.

Scoped one-time room packs

If only one room needs more capacity, buy an event cadence pack or video stage pack for that specific room.

Async standup room templates

These rooms keep check-ins short and focus time long.

Study room for Standup Free

Pomodoro focus room with optional chat and video.

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Study room for Accountability Circle

Pomodoro focus room with optional chat and video.

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Study room for Deep Work

Pomodoro focus room with optional chat and video.

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Study room for Writing Sprint

Writing sprints with clear start/stop rituals.

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FAQ

How do standups work without meetings?

Run a five-minute kickoff, keep the timer rolling, and let chat capture async updates. No recurring calendar block required.

Can we record demos?

Recording is optional and host-controlled. Many teams drop quick Looms instead so the flow stays lightweight.

What if someone misses the kickoff?

Presence pills show who’s live, and you can @mention teammates in chat so they can reply later.

When should we upgrade from free?

Upgrade when your team outgrows 6 recurring events per room or needs more than 3 live broadcasters. Host Pro raises those to 24 events and 8 broadcasters, and scoped one-time packs handle one-room upgrades.

Does it integrate with project tools?

Use labels, exports, or webhook automations to push completion data into Linear, Jira, or Notion.