Head-to-head · Polling Software
Votinova vs PollsLive
Votinova leads on 1 check, PollsLive on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVotinova · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly PollsLive
Votinova scores higher on our rubric for polling software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.
Votinova leads on audience limit: 1000 participants versus 100 participants.
Votinova is the better fit for large, integration-heavy audiences. PollsLive is the better fit for affordable polling with developer access.
- Votinova fits best
Large, integration-heavy audiences
- PollsLive fits best
Affordable polling with developer access
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Side by side
| Feature | Votinova 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | PollsLive 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Polling Software | #9 in Polling Software |
| Best for | Large, integration-heavy audiences | Affordable polling with developer access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €9/mo | $50/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Votinova 5/5 · PollsLive 5/5 | ||
| Quiz mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Word clouds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anonymous responses | ✓ | ✓ |
| Moderation tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slide integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Audience limit | 1000 participants (best) | 100 participants |
| Presenter seats | Not checked yet | 1 presenters |
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| Our verdict | Votinova is a web-based audience engagement platform for presenters, trainers, educators and event teams. Hosts can create or import presentations, add live polls, quizzes, word clouds, rankings and moderated Q&A, then collect responses… Read the review → |
PollsLive is browser-based polling software for teachers, trainers, event hosts, team leads, and community organizers. Presenters can create live or asynchronous polls, timed scored quizzes, audience Q&A, word clouds, and multi-question… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Votinova — where it wins
- Supports polls, quizzes, word clouds, rankings and moderated Q&A
- Connects with PowerPoint, Google Slides, Zoom, Teams and Zapier
- Offers anonymous participation through browser codes or QR codes
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits audiences to 1,000 participants
- Advanced analytics, AI and automation require Pro
- Enterprise capabilities require a custom plan
PollsLive — where it wins
- Live and asynchronous polls, quizzes, Q&A, surveys, and word clouds
- REST API, OAuth 2.0, webhooks, Zapier, Slack, and iframe embeds
- Free plan plus paid tiers for larger audiences and branding controls
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits presenters, published polls, participants, and sessions
- Premium audience capacity is 500 live participants
- No PowerPoint add-in for presentation-based workflows
- Votinova8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad audience-engagement toolkit for presenters, trainers, educators and event teams.
Visit VotinovaFull verdict → - PollsLive8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Affordable polling with live participation, asynchronous formats, and developer access.
Visit PollsLiveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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