Loom
Focus: async, screen recording and video. Also in Communication and Meetings, like Mentimeter. Adds macOS, Windows and Chrome. Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.5Visit
Web App
Mentimeter
Add live polls, quizzes, word clouds and Q&A to your presentations.
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What is Mentimeter?
Mentimeter lets audiences answer polls, quizzes, word clouds and questions from their phones while results appear live on screen. The free plan includes interactive slides, Q&A and AI help for up to 50 participants a month, and paid plans add unlimited participants and exports.
Pros
- Very easy for audiences to join
- Live results on screen
- Lots of question types
Cons
- Free plan is capped at 50 participants a month
- Exports need a paid plan
Who should use Mentimeter
Teachers, trainers and meeting hosts who want more audience input during sessions.
Who may not need it
People who rarely present or run workshops.
Mentimeter alternatives
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Otter.ai
Focus: transcription, speaker labels and summaries. Also in Meetings and Communication, like Mentimeter. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.2 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
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Microsoft Teams (free)
Focus: chat, video meetings and microsoft. Also in Communication and Meetings, like Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Adds Windows, macOS and iOS. Rated 4.0 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
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Fireflies.ai
Focus: transcription, meeting notes and summaries. Also in Meetings and Communication, like Mentimeter. An AI tool, not a web app. Adds Chrome, iOS and Android. Same 4.5 rating.
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Rallly
Focus: group scheduling, open source and self-hosted. Shares polls with Mentimeter. Same 4.5 rating.
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OpenVidu
Focus: video calls, webrtc and self-hosted. Also in Communication and Meetings, like Mentimeter. A framework, not a web app. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
FrameworkFreeCross-Platform
4.4Visit
Free alternatives to Mentimeter
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Crab Fit
Focus: group scheduling, availability and meetings. Also in Meetings and Collaboration, like Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Etherpad
Focus: collaborative editing, real-time and self-hosted. Also in Collaboration and Meetings, like Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Jitsi Meet
Focus: video calls, open source and self-hosted. Also in Meetings and Communication, like Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Adds Android and iOS. Rated 4.3 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Android
4.3Visit
Screenity
Focus: screen recorder, loom alternative and annotation. Also in Communication and Collaboration, like Mentimeter. A browser extension, not a web app. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Adds Chrome. Rated 4.7 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
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Google Forms
Focus: forms, surveys and google sheets. Shares quizzes with Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
Framadate
Focus: scheduling, meetings and privacy. Shares polls with Mentimeter. Free (Mentimeter: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Mentimeter: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
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