Debt-Aware Sprint Planning

Plan Sprints with
Debt Reality

Michi is the first planning tool that integrates technical debt analysis into every sprint. Predict real velocity, auto-allocate debt reduction time, and see the true cost of every feature.

Jira Integration
Linear Integration
AI-Powered Planning
Kanban Board
Free Tier Available
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Sprint Velocity
42 pts
+12%
Debt Score
B+
Improving
Capacity Used
78%
On track
Debt Allocated
20%
Optimal
Backlog
To Do
In Progress
Review
Done

Trusted by engineering teams at

ScaleStackCloudForgeDataPulseNovaBuildSynthLabVeloTech

The Problem

Planning Without Debt Visibility Fails

Most teams treat technical debt as invisible. The result? Blown estimates, missed deadlines, and frustrated engineers.

45%
Sprint capacity lost to unexpected debt maintenance on average
3x
Longer feature delivery when debt is ignored in sprint planning
80%
Of engineering teams consistently underestimate debt impact on velocity
2.4x
Faster delivery for teams using debt-aware planning tools

Features

Planning That Accounts for Reality

Every feature in Michi is designed to bridge the gap between optimistic plans and engineering reality.

AI-Powered

Velocity Prediction

Predict actual sprint velocity based on real debt levels. Stop over-committing and finally hit your sprint goals consistently.

Automated

Smart Debt Allocation

Automatically reserve configurable sprint capacity for debt reduction. Default 20%, adjustable per team and project.

Real-time

Health Dashboard

Real-time project health combining velocity trends, debt accumulation rate, and team satisfaction into one clear score.

Analytics

True Cost Projections

See the actual cost of every feature including compounding debt interest. Make prioritization decisions based on reality.

AI-Powered

AI Roadmap Generation

Generate balanced roadmaps that weave debt work into feature delivery. AI ensures debt never becomes a crisis.

Smart

Sprint Recommendations

Get data-driven suggestions on which debt to tackle each sprint based on upcoming feature dependencies.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

Three steps to transform how your team plans sprints.

01

Connect Your Tools

Link your Jira or Linear workspace in seconds. Michi automatically imports your backlog, sprints, and historical velocity data.

02

Analyze Debt Impact

Our AI scans your codebase patterns and sprint history to quantify technical debt and its real impact on team velocity.

03

Plan with Reality

Generate roadmaps and plan sprints that automatically factor in debt. See true costs, realistic timelines, and smart allocation.

Testimonials

Loved by Engineering Teams

We used to blow every sprint estimate. After switching to Michi, our velocity predictions are within 5% accuracy. It's transformed how we plan.

SC
Sarah Chen
VP of Engineering at ScaleStack

The debt allocation feature alone saved us from a complete rewrite. By systematically addressing debt each sprint, our codebase health improved dramatically.

MR
Marcus Rivera
Engineering Manager at CloudForge

Finally, a planning tool that speaks engineering reality. Our PMs now understand why we can't just 'add more features' without addressing debt first.

AP
Anika Patel
Staff Engineer at DataPulse

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free. Scale when you're ready. No credit card required.

Starter

Perfect for small teams exploring debt-aware planning.

Free
  • 1 active roadmap
  • Up to 5 team members
  • Basic velocity prediction
  • Jira or Linear integration
  • Sprint recommendations
  • Community support
Get Started Free
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Pro

For teams serious about eliminating planning surprises.

$29/user/mo
  • Unlimited roadmaps
  • Unlimited team members
  • AI-powered velocity prediction
  • Jira + Linear integration
  • Advanced debt analytics
  • Health dashboard
  • Cost projections
  • Priority support
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Enterprise

For organizations that need advanced controls and scale.

Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • SSO / SAML authentication
  • Custom debt taxonomy
  • API access
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • SLA guarantee
  • Custom integrations
  • Audit logs
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Michi analyzes your sprint history, velocity trends, and task patterns to quantify how debt affects your team's throughput. It considers factors like bug recurrence, refactoring frequency, and slowdown patterns to generate accurate debt impact scores.

Yes. Michi integrates directly with Jira and Linear. We import your existing sprints, backlogs, and velocity data so you can start getting insights immediately without changing your workflow.

By default, Michi recommends reserving 20% of each sprint's capacity for debt reduction work. This is fully configurable per project and per team, and you can even set different rates for different sprint types.

Our AI analyzes your feature backlog, current debt levels, team capacity, and dependencies to generate roadmaps that balance new feature delivery with necessary debt work. It optimizes for sustainable velocity over time.

Absolutely. While integrations unlock the most value, you can use Michi standalone to create roadmaps, plan sprints, and manage tasks directly within the platform.

Michi uses enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 compliance, encrypted data at rest and in transit, and row-level security powered by Supabase. We never access your source code.

Stop Guessing.
Start Planning with Reality.

Join hundreds of engineering teams that have stopped losing sprint capacity to invisible debt. Free forever for small teams.