19.2
Particify is audience participation software for running live polls, question-and-answer sessions, and quizzes.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Audience Response Systems in 2026
Particify leads this chart of 118 (9.2/10, free plan). Poll Everywhere is next (9.1/10, free plan), and Hypersay is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.9/10). Audience response systems let presenters collect responses and questions during a live session. Compare Android support and the response features you need, such as live polling, Q&A or quizzes. Check whether a tool has an Android app or works through the web, then compare audience limits, anonymous responses and slide integrations. Availability varies by platform.
29.1
Poll Everywhere adds live polls, Q&A, quizzes, and instant audience feedback to presentations, meetings, training, and events.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.9
Hypersay is a web-based audience interaction tool from a London-based maker.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Votinova
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.8From €9 a month - 5
iClicker
iClicker is a student response system for classroom engagement, bringing polling, quizzes, attendance, reactions, and feedback into in-person and virtual classes.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.5$4.99 one-time - 6
AhaSlides
AhaSlides is interactive presentation software for live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&A, and audience engagement.
Free planWebmacOSWindows8.4Free plan - 7
EngageSlide
EngageSlide is an interactive presentation tool for live polls, quizzes, Q&A, word clouds, and other audience activities.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.4From $57.48 a year - 8
Acadly
Acadly is a classroom platform for automating attendance and running interactive activities.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.3Free plan - 9
Mentimeter
Free planWebmacOSWindows8.2Free plan - 10
Vevox
Vevox is a web-based platform for audience participation through live polls, Q&A, quizzes, word clouds, surveys and attendance tracking.
Free planWeb8.2From $7.75 a month - 11
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a quiz and polling tool for running interactive sessions on the web and on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.2From $3 a month - 12
PollsLive
PollsLive is a web service for live polls, quizzes and Q&A, displaying responses to presenters in real time.
Free planWebAPI8.2From $8 a month - 13
Socrative
Socrative is an online tool for teachers to give quizzes and quick assessments, with automatic grading and reports.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.2From $10 a month - 14
VPOLL
Android app for live polling, also available on iOS and the web, with a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1From $72 a year - 15
PollUnit
PollUnit is freemium software for online polls, surveys, contests and collaborative feedback, available on Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, web and API.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $11 a month - 16
Feedr
Android app for live polls and Q&A, also available on iOS, web, Windows and Mac.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.1From £6.99 a month - 17
PollQR
Android app with anonymous responses and an audience limit of 500; also available on iOS and web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.1From $19 a month - 18
Pigeonhole Live
Pigeonhole Live is a real-time audience engagement platform for events and presentations, with Q&A, polls, quizzes, and surveys.
Free planWebAPI8.0From $13 a month - 19
StreamAlive
StreamAlive turns audience chat into visual interactions for presentations, meetings, and streams.
Free planWebExtensionmacOSWindows8.0From $20 a month - 20
VoxVote
VoxVote is an audience response and voting platform for collecting live responses and presenting results as charts or word clouds.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.0From $1 a year - 21
EngageTime
EngageTime adds polls, Q&A and other audience activities to event sessions, then helps speakers collect feedback and follow up.
WebAPIExtensionmacOS7.9From €9 a month - 22
StatMD
StatMD is a web platform for medical and pharmacology education with live audience responses.
Free planWebWindowsmacOS7.8From ₹199 a month - 23
Jackpoll
Android app with live audience polling, Q&A and quiz features; also available on iOS and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7Free plan - 24
CloudVOTE
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.7From $75 a month - 25
Top Hat
AndroidiOSWeb7.7
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app?
Check for Android support if you want to use a phone or tablet to participate or manage a session. Platform availability can differ by product, so confirm it for the tool you are considering.
Which response formats does it support?
Match the formats to your sessions. Compare live polling, live Q&A and quiz mode to see whether a tool covers the ways you want people to respond.
How large can the audience be?
Compare audience limits with the size of your planned sessions. If participants should be able to respond without identifying themselves, check for anonymous responses too.
Does it integrate with presentation slides?
Check slide integrations if you want to run audience activities alongside a presentation. Compare the specific integrations with the software you use.
Can I use it for free, and what does it cost?
Compare whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or paid access, then check the listed starting price. For example, EngageSlide lists a free plan and paid access from $4.79 per month billed annually; Pigeonhole Live lists a free plan and paid access from $13 per month.
Questions people ask
Which audience response systems have an Android app?
Android availability varies by product. Check the platform details for the specific tool before choosing it.
What features should I compare in an audience response system?
Compare live polling, live Q&A, quiz mode, audience limits, anonymous responses and slide integrations.
Can I use an audience response system for free?
Free plans and trials vary. Check whether the tool offers a free plan, a trial or paid access, and review its stated pricing.
Do audience response systems support anonymous answers?
Anonymous responses are one feature to compare. Check the product details to confirm whether a tool supports them.
Can I run audience polls inside presentation slides?
Slide integrations vary by tool. Compare the available integrations with the presentation software you use.