ARSnova
7.5#37 in audience response systemsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
VisitARSnova vs Votinova
What both publish
| Fact | ARSnova | Votinova |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The site states that ARSnova conforms to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and that its results report is PDF/UA-1 validated. | The site states WCAG 2.2 AA auditing with a published accessibility conformance report. |
| Anonymous responses | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Erfurt, Germany | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Intended users | The platform is aimed at schools, universities, continuing education, training, workshops, events, and meetings. | The maker describes use in classrooms, training and business meetings, conferences, and events. |
| Purpose | ARSnova provides live quizzes, numeric estimation questions, Q&A, word-cloud analysis, and Pulse Check feedback for education and organisations. | Votinova is a SaaS platform for interactive presentations and real-time audience voting. |
| Question formats | Quiz formats include short answers, numeric estimation, matching, ordering, and categorisation, alongside multiple-choice and rating questions. | The product advertises 16 types including multiple choice, scales, ranking, word clouds, NPS and open answers. |
| Quiz mode | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | The open-source platform can run on the user’s own infrastructure with Docker, PostgreSQL, and Redis. | The reviewed documentation describes a hosted SaaS, API and remote MCP endpoint; it does not describe self-hosting. |
ARSnova plans
- FreeFree
Votinova plans
- Starter€9 a month
- Pro€24 a month
- FreeFree
- Team€24 a month
- Event pass M€449, paid once
- Event pass 5,000€449, paid once
Pick ARSnova if…
ARSnova suits educators, trainers, and organizers who need interactive sessions for groups of up to 500. It also suits organizations that want an open-source platform they can self-host.
Pick Votinova if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.