Open Response
7.1#16 in student response systemsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Poll Everywhere
9.0#2 in audience response systemsFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Open Response | Poll Everywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2008 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Live polling | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Open Response is a free, open-source web-based classroom polling system intended to support real-time classroom engagement. | Poll Everywhere transforms passive audiences into active participants through real-time polling, Q&A, and instant feedback. |
| Quiz mode | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project directs users to its GitHub issues and discussions for questions and additional information. | Enterprise support is offered by phone and email for 12 hours daily, Monday through Friday, from 5am to 5pm Pacific Time. |
Open Response plans
- Open ResponseFree
Poll Everywhere plans
- IntroFree
- Present$120 a year
- Engage$588 a year
- Teams$999 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Present$10 a month
Pick Open Response if…
Open Response suits instructors and educational institutions seeking live classroom polls with multiple-choice or multiple-answer questions. Its self-hosting option may suit institutions that want to deploy their own instance.
Pick Poll Everywhere if…
Poll Everywhere fits presenters, instructors, and meeting or event organizers who want participants to respond from their own devices. It is positioned for higher education, corporate settings, and K-12 education.