The 60-Second Async Standup
Get the status. Find the blockers. Skip the meeting.
No signup required • Takes 60 seconds • Completely free
Before vs After
- • One person talks, nine people multitask
- • "No blockers" (but there are)
- • Everyone forgets what was said
- • Meeting fatigue by 10 AM
- • Everyone responds when it works for them
- • Blockers surfaced immediately
- • Written record of status updates
- • No Zoom link, no calendar chaos
Why Daily Standups are Broken
Your daily standup was supposed to keep the team aligned. Instead, it's become a time-wasting ritual where everyone says "no blockers" while secretly struggling.
The Math Doesn't Lie
That's 12.5 hours per week your team could spend shipping instead of talking about shipping.
And it's not just the time. Live standups create pressure to sound productive, hide problems, and give shallow updates. The format itself prevents honesty.
Accountability Without the Meeting
This is NOT an anonymous feedback tool. Everyone's name is visible. This is about transparency and accountability.
You see who's blocked
No hiding behind "everything's fine." When someone marks themselves as blocked, the whole team knows immediately.
You see who needs help
Optional "I need help" flag surfaces requests for support without forcing people to interrupt the team.
You see the context
Optional one-sentence context gives just enough detail without forcing essays.
When to Use This
📅 Daily Standups
Replace your 15-minute Zoom standup with a 60-second async check-in. Everyone responds when it works for them, no calendar coordination needed.
📊 Weekly Wrap-ups
End-of-week pulse check. What shipped? What's blocked? What risks emerged? Get visibility without scheduling another meeting.
🚨 Emergency Syncs
Incident response or critical deadline? Quick status check to see who's clear, who's blocked, who needs help—without pulling everyone into a war room.
🌍 Remote Teams
Timezone chaos killing your standup? Go async. People in London, SF, and Sydney can all check in without anyone waking up at 5 AM.
🎯 Sprint Check-ins
Start of sprint: pulse check before you commit. Mid-sprint: catch friction before it becomes delays. End of sprint: see what's actually done.
🔄 Handoffs
Passing work between teams or shifts? Quick check-in ensures context doesn't get lost and blockers surface before they cause delays.
Try It With Your Team Tomorrow
No signup, no credit card, no commitment. Just create a Check-In and share the link.
Start Async StandupFrequently Asked Questions
How do you run an asynchronous daily standup?
Create a Check-In with your standard standup questions (e.g., "What did you work on yesterday?", "Any blockers?"). Share the link with your team. Everyone responds when it works for them—no meeting required. View grouped results to see who's clear, who has friction, and who's blocked. Follow up with individuals who need help.
What are the best questions for daily check-ins?
Keep it simple: "Where are you at right now?" or "What's your status?" with status options (Clear/Some friction/Blocked). Add optional context field for one-sentence updates. Avoid essays—the goal is quick clarity, not comprehensive reports. The default question works for most teams.
Is this a free alternative to Standuply?
Yes. This tool is completely free with no signup required. Unlike Standuply, there's no Slack integration to configure, no bot to set up, no learning curve. Just create a Check-In and share the link. Results appear in real-time as people respond.
How is this different from a Google Form or Typeform?
This tool is purpose-built for team status updates. Unlike forms, it shows status visually (Clear/Friction/Blocked), groups responses by status with Blocked items surfaced first, auto-refreshes results every 10 seconds, and includes a "needs help" flag. No spreadsheet parsing needed—just instant team visibility.
Can I customize the questions?
Yes. When creating a Check-In, you can add multiple custom questions (though we recommend keeping it minimal). The default question "Where are you at right now?" works for most daily standups, but you can adapt it for sprint planning, retrospectives, or any team sync.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The tool is completely free and requires no signup. Create a Check-In, share the link, view results. Sessions are temporary and disposable—use it whenever you need it without any overhead.
Are responses anonymous?
No, and that's intentional. This tool emphasizes accountability and transparency. Everyone's name is visible with their status. When someone is blocked, the team knows who needs help. This isn't a feedback tool—it's a status visibility tool.
How do remote teams run effective standups?
Async standups work better for distributed teams than live Zoom calls. No timezone coordination, no 5 AM wake-ups, no recording meetings for people who couldn't attend. Everyone responds in their own timezone, and results stay visible for the whole team to review when convenient.