Mentimeter and Slido Alternatives: Engagement Tools

Mentimeter and Slido are popular tools for live polls and Q&A. But at events, polls alone may not be enough. This article explains what to look at when you search for an alternative.

Reasons to look for an alternative

• A need for games and entertainment beyond polls
• A wish for branding options
• A different pricing model
• One platform where participants can both vote and play

Features to look for in engagement tools

1. Live polls and word clouds: To collect participant ideas quickly. Live polls and word cloud are made for this.
2. Q&A: Participants can ask and vote on questions. Q&A provides this.
3. Games: Fun formats such as quiz, tombola and Taboo.
4. Branding: Logo, colours and background.
5. Hybrid fit: People in the room and online participants meet on the same screen.

When to choose which tool

• If you only need polls and Q&A: poll-focused tools may be enough.
• If you want both polls and games: a multi-format platform fits better.
• If brand visibility matters: look at the customisation options.

The QuizModeOn approach

QuizModeOn offers polls, Q&A and word clouds on the same platform as its games. Our comparison pages have the details: Mentimeter alternatives and Slido alternatives.

When you decide

Think about your event: how many people, which format, which budget? You can also use our 8-criteria guide. To increase participation at events, see the event engagement page.

Choose the engagement tool by event type

• Conferences and panels: Q&A and live polls stand out. Participants send questions and the most upvoted ones go to the speaker.
• Company meetings: Word clouds and short polls collect the team’s view quickly.
• Training and workshops: Quizzes and polls measure learning and keep the audience active.
• Celebrations and social events: Games such as tombola, Taboo and raffles add fun.

What to watch when switching

When moving from one tool to another, the most important step is to test the first event with a small group. Move your polls and questions to the new tool and check how the screen looks on the projector. Explain the joining steps to participants clearly and briefly.

For more ideas to increase participation at events, see the audience engagement page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mentimeter and Slido?

Both offer live polls and Q&A. Check their own sites for current features.

Is there one tool for both polls and games?

Yes, multi-format platforms such as QuizModeOn offer polls, Q&A and games together.