The DirectPoll Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about DirectPoll in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
DirectPoll
The Insider’s Guide
Free live polling with no account and no ads
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among presentation tools, read from DirectPoll’s own pages.
Made by DirectPoll GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from DirectPoll’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on DirectPoll’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 82 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade
DirectPoll runs live polls for presentations and classrooms. The presenter shares a vote link, voters answer from their phones in a browser, and a results screen shows answers as they arrive. It needs no account and has a PowerPoint add-in. A few optional paid extras exist.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about DirectPoll, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating is on record, and you create each poll yourself, though nothing needs installing.
- 1
Best for free live polls in a presentation or classroom
DirectPoll runs live polls where the presenter shares a link and voters answer from their phones, with no account and no ads.
- 2
There is a free plan
Creating and running polls is free with no account and no ads, up to 500 concurrent voters per poll.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Vote, Result and Cockpit links
Voters use the Vote link, the big screen shows the Result link, and the presenter steers from the Cockpit link.
- 5
Restricted polls
Voters must enter a token, and each token gives one vote per question.
- 6
Classroom options
Mark correct answers and hide the vote distribution while voting is open.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 82 of 89
That is against the other presentation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of DirectPoll you could make: surveys. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
DirectPoll at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- DirectPoll GmbH
- Category
- Presentations
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for free live polls in a presentation or classroom
DirectPoll runs live polls where the presenter shares a link and voters answer from their phones, with no account and no ads. It does that one job only, each poll is capped at 500 concurrent voters, and polls expire 30 days after the last save.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Creating and running polls is free with no account and no ads, so there is nothing to put against the category's $10 middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free with no account and no ads, up to 500 concurrent voters per poll, a cap few polls will reach. |
| Features | C | Vote and result links, restricted polls, classroom options and Excel export. It does live polling fully, but it is a smaller job: it is not for surveys answered at different times. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record, and you create each poll yourself, though nothing needs installing. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with a PowerPoint add-in. No phone or desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who DirectPoll is for
- Fits if you poll a room live, in a lesson or a talk
- Works for presenters who want a PowerPoint add-in and no sign-up
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want surveys people answer later, as it is for live polling
- Tight if your poll runs long, because polls expire 30 days after the last save
- Watch out: extending or renewing a poll is paid and the Plus page gives no prices
- Watch out: it uses WebSockets, which some school or company networks filter
- Not for you if you need a service guarantee, as it runs best-effort with no SLA
Good to know
Good for
- Teachers and trainers who want a quick poll with no sign-up
- Speakers who want results on a projector screen
- Anyone who dislikes accounts and ads
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
1
plan
DirectPoll has a free plan.
Free
$0
All question types, live result screen, restricted polls with tokens, Excel export and up to 500 connected voters; polls expire 30 days after the last save.
The free plan
Creating and running polls is free with no account and no ads, up to 500 concurrent voters per poll.
Read from directpoll.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free live polling with no account and no ads. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: real-time collaboration, surveys, presentations.
Vote and result links, restricted polls, classroom options and Excel export.
- Vote, Result and Cockpit links
- Voters use the Vote link, the big screen shows the Result link, and the presenter steers from the Cockpit link.
- Restricted polls
- Voters must enter a token, and each token gives one vote per question.
- Classroom options
- Mark correct answers and hide the vote distribution while voting is open.
- PowerPoint add-in
- Shows results on slides and moves the poll as the deck advances.
- Excel export
- Poll results can be exported to Excel.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Microsoft PowerPoint
DirectPoll is made by DirectPoll GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
82/89
Other presentation tools it is graded above
DirectPoll's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 82 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 77 of 89) and worst on ease of use (C, above 6).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 presentation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. DirectPoll’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 75 of 89
- AFree plan and trialAbove 77 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 89
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 46 of 89
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of DirectPoll you could make: surveys. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 82 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade.
What you could make
- Surveys: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A slide editor.
- Several people working in it at the same moment.
What this rests on. DirectPoll’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Slido, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Vevox and AhaSlides
The 5 tools DirectPoll is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Slido
Free plan · from $12.50/mo
- 2.0GPA
Mentimeter
Free plan · from €14/mo
Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A.
- Mentimeter also covers templates.
- 2.2GPA
Poll Everywhere
Free plan · from $10/mo
Live audience polling that works inside slide decks.
- Poll Everywhere also covers reports.
- 2.4GPA
Vevox
Free plan · from $16.95/mo
Live polling, Q&A and quizzes for meetings, training and classes.
- 2.2GPA
AhaSlides
Free plan · from $7.95/mo
Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds.
- AhaSlides also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is DirectPoll free?
DirectPoll has a free plan. Creating and running polls is free with no account and no ads, up to 500 concurrent voters per poll.
How much does DirectPoll cost?
DirectPoll lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does DirectPoll work on?
DirectPoll is available on Web.
Does DirectPoll have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. DirectPoll is listed for Web.
Does DirectPoll have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. DirectPoll is listed for Web.
Is DirectPoll open source?
DirectPoll is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does DirectPoll integrate with?
DirectPoll's listing names Microsoft PowerPoint. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes DirectPoll?
DirectPoll is made by DirectPoll GmbH.
What are the alternatives to DirectPoll?
The closest alternatives to DirectPoll in our directory are Slido, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Vevox and AhaSlides.
How does DirectPoll compare with other presentation tools?
DirectPoll's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 82 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of DirectPoll?
The plain part of DirectPoll you could make: surveys. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from DirectPoll’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from DirectPoll's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by DirectPoll GmbH. Prices change, so check directpoll.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- DirectPoll, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/directpoll
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what DirectPoll’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. DirectPoll is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by DirectPoll GmbH. Prices and plans change: check directpoll.com before you buy.