The Complete Agile Development Ecosystem

The Ultimate AI Agile Tool
& User Story Mapping Software

Why wrestle with scattered tools and vague backlogs?

A modern AI agile tool is the engine of high-performing teams. It must transform broad ideas into a clear, actionable product backlog. Whether you're facilitating large-scale Scrum with a user story mapping tool or accelerating sprint planning with an AI user story tool, the right software bridges the gap between strategy and execution, fostering clarity and velocity.

Two powerful platforms. One agile mission. Select the product that fits your workflow:

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Visual Paradigm Desktop

Deep agile project management, offline capabilities, and full framework support for enterprise systems.
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Visual Paradigm Online

Cloud-based agile planning, AI-driven automation, and real-time collaboration.

An Agile Toolkit for Every Role

Whether you're defining strategy or writing code, Visual Paradigm has a tool to streamline your workflow.

Product Managers

Visually manage and prioritize your product backlog with the User Story Map. Use Agilien to instantly translate broad ideas into a structured Jira backlog for your team.

Scrum Masters

Ensure process adherence with dedicated Scrum, LeSS, and Nexus Canvases. Facilitate effective ceremonies with the Retrospective and Demo Session Planners.

Development Teams

Get clarity on what to build next with well-defined stories from the User Story 3Cs Editor and Backlog Refiner. Understand priorities at a glance on the Scrum Board.

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Visual Paradigm Desktop

The Strategist's Toolkit

Built for clarity and control in complex projects. A comprehensive, offline-capable suite for professional agile management.

Visual Product Backlog Management

Transform your flat product backlog into a dynamic user story map. Gain a top-down perspective to organize, plan, and prioritize work with unparalleled clarity and intuition.

User Story Map editor
User Story 3Cs Editor

Empowered User Stories (3Cs)

Go beyond simple titles. Facilitate writing high-quality user stories by incorporating the 3Cs (Card, Conversation, Confirmation) directly within each story.

  • Add conversation notes from stakeholder discussions.
  • Create confirmation checklists for acceptance criteria.
  • Enrich with wireframes, screen flows, and design artifacts.
Affinity Table and Scrum Board

Plan, Estimate & Track

Move seamlessly from estimation to execution with integrated sprint management and progress tracking tools.

  • Use a configurable Affinity Table to assess effort and risk.
  • Drag stories into sprints and monitor progress on a Scrum Board.
  • Track remaining work with an auto-generated Burndown Chart.
Agile Scrum Canvas tool by Visual Paradigm

Full Framework Support

Go beyond basic task boards. Implement and manage scaled agile frameworks with dedicated, all-in-one visual canvases.

Scrum Process Canvas

Manage an entire scrum project, from vision to delivery, on a single, navigable canvas with auto-generated deliverables.

LeSS & Nexus Canvases

Centralize all artifacts and events for Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) and Nexus frameworks to maximize efficiency for multi-team projects.

Ready to master your agile workflow?

Start with Visual Paradigm Desktop today. Includes 30-day free trial of Enterprise features.

Visual Paradigm Online

Plan & Refine at the Speed of AI

The ultimate AI agile tool, delivered as a suite of collaborative, cloud-based apps. No installation required.

Agilien: AI-Powered Jira Backlog Planner

Bridge the gap between a high-level idea and a structured Jira backlog. Describe your project, and let AI generate a complete hierarchy of epics, user stories, and sub-tasks in seconds.

Agilien - AI Backlog Planner for Jira

From Idea to Jira in 4 Steps

Describe Project
1. Describe Project

Start by writing a plain-language description of your project's domain, goals, and key features.

AI Generated Backlog - Manage Epic, User Stories and more
2. AI Generates Backlog

Agilien's AI analyzes your input and generates a complete and structured backlog of epics, stories, and sub-tasks.

Refine and Visualize interaction with UML
3. Refine & Visualize

Use the interactive editor to refine all details. Generate on-the-fly diagrams to visualize complex processes.

Sync to Jira
4. Sync to Jira

When ready, export the entire plan to your Jira project, automatically creating and updating all issues.

A Suite of AI-Powered Agile Assistants

Accelerate every phase of your agile process with dedicated, AI-driven tools for specific challenges.

User Story 3Cs Editor

An AI-powered tool to streamline the entire process of generating, editing, and managing agile user stories. Instantly create a set of detailed stories adhering to the 3Cs framework (Card, Conversation, Confirmation).

AI Story Generation

Creates stories from simple input.

3Cs Framework

Adheres to Card, Conversation, Confirmation.

Editing & Export

Modify in a dynamic table, export to JSON/Markdown.

Actionable Reports

Test Plans, Stakeholder Analysis, and more.

AI-Powered User Story 3Cs Tool
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Agile Backlog Refiner

A premium web application to guide your team through a structured process, transforming high-level ideas into a clear, prioritized, and sprint-ready product backlog.

Guided 7-Step Process

From preparation to final report.

Story Point Estimation

Integrated and accurate estimation.

Integrated Risk Assessment

Identify risks and dependencies.

Professional Reports

Generate JSON and dashboard reports.

AI-Powered Agile Backlog Refiner
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Affinity Mapping Planner Free

A free, 5-step wizard to plan and run effective affinity mapping workshops, turning brainstorming chaos into actionable clarity.

5-Step Planning Wizard

Guides the entire workshop process.

Actionable Outcomes

Emphasizes task creation and tracking.

Standardized Templates

Create repeatable success templates.

AI-Powered Affinity Mapping Planner
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Demo Session Planner Free

A free, structured tool to help agile teams plan and execute engaging, productive sprint reviews that generate valuable feedback.

5-Step Guide to Success

From preparation to follow-up.

Stakeholder Engagement

Structured to maximize interaction.

Actionable Feedback Focus

Systematic methods to gather and prioritize.

AI-Powered Demo Session Planner
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Retrospective Planner Free

A free, guided 5-step process to transform routine retrospectives into a powerful engine for continuous improvement.

Guided 5-Step Process

Covers the full retrospective lifecycle.

Actionable Task Planning

Turns insights into trackable tasks.

Built-in Educational Content

Upskill with key concepts and case studies.

Retrospective Planner
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A Tool for Every Step of Your Workflow

From initial brainstorming to final retrospective, see how our agile ecosystem supports your team.

STEP 1: BRAINSTORM

Affinity Mapping Planner

STEP 2: BUILD & REFINE BACKLOG

User Story Map

Agilien

Agile Backlog Refiner

STEP 3: SPRINT EXECUTION

Scrum Board & Canvases

STEP 4: REVIEW & RETROSPECTIVE

Demo Session Planner

Retrospective Planner

Which Agile Tool Fits Your Needs?

Compare key features between VP Desktop and VP Online

Feature VP Desktop VP Online
User Story Mapping -
Scrum, LeSS & Nexus Canvases -
Offline Mode -
AI Backlog Generation (Agilien) Access via Integration*
AI User Story (3Cs) Editor Access via Integration*
Agile Backlog Refiner Access via Integration*
Agile Affinity Mapping Refiner Access via Integration*
Agile Demonstration Session Refiner Access via Integration*
Agile Retrospective Planner Access via Integration*

* Users with VP Desktop Professional/Enterprise + Maintenance get full access to select VP Online features.

More Than Just Agile Tools

Visual Paradigm is an all-in-one Enterprise Transformation Suite. From UML modeling and code engineering to Enterprise Architecture and Business Process mapping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my existing Jira project into Agilien?

Yes. Agilien features seamless, bi-directional integration with both Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center. You can import existing projects to analyze their structure or sync your entire plan from Agilien to Jira, automatically creating or updating issues.

What's the difference between the Scrum Canvas and the User Story Map?

The User Story Map is a specialized tool focused on visualizing and managing your product backlog. The Scrum Process Canvas is a comprehensive project management tool that contains the User Story Map and also manages the entire scrum process, including sprint planning, daily scrums, reviews, and retrospectives, all in one place.

Do I need a VP Desktop license to use the free online tools?

No. The free tools (Affinity Mapping, Demo Session, and Retrospective Planners) are available for free use directly from your web browser without needing any other license.

How does the Desktop and Online integration work?

Users who hold a Professional or Enterprise Edition license for VP Desktop with an active maintenance subscription are granted access to our premium online agile apps (Agilien, User Story Editor, Backlog Refiner). They can use these features seamlessly, either inside the desktop software or directly in a web browser.

Comprehensive Agile Project Management Solutions

Visual Paradigm offers a powerful dual-product ecosystem for agile teams. For those requiring deep strategic control, Visual Paradigm Desktop provides a best-in-class user story mapping tool and dedicated canvases for Scrum, LeSS, and Nexus. It's the definitive agile tool for managing complex projects and scaled agile frameworks offline.

For teams embracing cloud-native workflows, Visual Paradigm Online serves as the ultimate AI agile tool. With the groundbreaking Agilien for Jira, you can generate an entire backlog in seconds, while the AI user story tool helps craft perfect, 3C-compliant stories. This makes it an indispensable planning assistant for modern, fast-paced development cycles.