PollN
PollN: A focused, self-hostable polling tool for interactive presentations and audience Q&A. Ranked #108 of 118 in Audience Response Systems by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosting simple presentation polls.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosting simple presentation polls
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Live pollingYes
- Founded2023
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports live polls, Q&A, quizzes, and anonymous responses
- Offers QR codes, poll codes, and shareable links for participation
- Provides charts, tables, and CSV downloads for reviewing results
Where it doesn't
- Focused mainly on presentation polling and audience feedback
- Local deployment uses Django and MySQL
- Available on web and self-hosted platforms
Our verdict on PollN
PollN is open-source interactive presentation software for presenters who want real-time audience participation without relying solely on a hosted service. It supports open-ended, Q&A, and multiple-choice questions, along with quiz questions that include correct answers. Audiences can join by scanning a QR code, opening a shareable poll link, or entering a poll code. Anonymous responses and optional poll passwords add control over how participants join and respond.
Its strongest fit is a simple presentation workflow. PollN combines live polling, live Q&A, quizzes, and result views in tables and charts, then allows CSV result downloads for further handling. That gives presenters several question formats and practical ways to review responses during or after a session. The web and self-hosted options also suit teams that want to run the software locally with Django and MySQL, rather than using only a hosted web application.
PollN is narrower than a broad audience-response suite: its feature set is centered on presentations, polls, feedback, and quizzes. The product was founded in 2023 and is identified as a personal project, which gives it a relatively young profile. Choose PollN when open-source availability, self-hosting, anonymous participation, and straightforward polling matter most. It is less suited to organizations seeking a wider platform ecosystem or capabilities beyond presentation-focused audience interaction.
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PollN pricing
PollN fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Live polling | Yes |
| Live Q&A | Yes |
| Quiz mode | Yes |
| Audience limit | Not verified |
| Anonymous responses | Yes |
| Slide integrations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to PollN
- Poll EverywhereA broad audience engagement platform with polling, Q&A, quizzes, surveys, AI, and integrations.9.4
- MentimeterA presentation-led engagement tool with broad response types and collaboration tiers.9.2
- SlidoA capable audience response platform with broad presentation and event integrations.9.1
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