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DirectPoll alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded DirectPoll alternative is Vevox (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."
DirectPoll compared with 5 alternatives: Slido, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Vevox and AhaSlides.
DirectPoll has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirectPollThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Slido | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Mentimeter | Free plan · from €14/mo | Yes | Web |
| Poll Everywhere | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vevox | Free plan · from $16.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| AhaSlides | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from DirectPoll
Slido
Live polls, Q&A and quizzes for meetings and events
- Slido starts at Free; Engage $12.50 per month, billed $150 annually.
Suits: Meetings, all-hands and webinars that need live questions
Mentimeter
Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A
- Mentimeter starts at €14 per presenter / month, billed yearly (Basic).
- Mentimeter also covers templates.
Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond
Poll Everywhere
Live audience polling that works inside slide decks
- Poll Everywhere starts at Free; Present $10 per month, billed annually ($120).
- Poll Everywhere also covers reports.
Suits: Instructors and trainers who poll inside PowerPoint or Google Slides
Vevox
Live polling, Q&A and quizzes for meetings, training and classes
- Vevox starts at A$16.95 per month, billed annually (shown in Australian dollars).
Suits: Trainers who poll an audience inside PowerPoint or Teams
AhaSlides
Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds
- AhaSlides starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
- AhaSlides also covers templates.
Suits: Trainers, teachers and meeting hosts who want audience participation during a talk
Limits worth knowing in DirectPoll
- Each poll is capped at 500 concurrent voters and runs best-effort with no service-level agreement.
- It is for live polling, not surveys that people answer at different times.
- Polls expire 30 days after the last save; extending, renewing or supporter status are paid, and the Plus page does not state prices.
- It uses WebSockets, which some school or company networks filter.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DirectPoll?
The alternatives to DirectPoll in this directory are Slido, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Vevox and AhaSlides. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DirectPoll.
Is there a free alternative to DirectPoll?
Yes. Slido, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Vevox and AhaSlides have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.