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Open Response

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Open Response is ranked #63 of 118 in audience response systems on Freedom251, made by Open Response. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Open Response Free Free-to-use open-source classroom polling software osu-mc.github.io · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on audience response systems

Free plan: Yes
Live polling: Yes
Quiz mode: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Open Response is free-to-use, open-source classroom polling software for real-time classroom engagement.
Audience: The project describes its intended users as students, instructors, and educational institutions.
Question types: Implemented question types include multiple choice and multiple answer; open-ended, sketch, and location questions are listed as unsupported.
Live feedback: Polling sessions provide real-time feedback through WebSockets.
Analytics: The project lists grading and analytics among its implemented features.
Canvas integration: Canvas compatibility is provided through CSV export of participation and grades.
Access controls: The application lists role-based access control for students, instructors, and administrators.
Self-hosting: The project says institutions can deploy their own instance on a server with Docker and Docker Compose.
Platform status: The project says it is targeting small-scale beta testing in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance is in progress and pending a full audit.
Security: The project lists FERPA-compliant SSO integration as pending.
Development limits: The project lists incomplete test coverage and roster management and email notifications as still in development.
Support: The project directs users to GitHub Issues and Discussions for questions and additional information.
License: The software is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0, which the repository says permits use, modification, and distribution under its terms.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Audience Response Systems in 2026#63 of 118
Best Student Response Systems in 2026#7 of 45

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Sources

osu-mc.github.io· checked 8 Oct 2026
github.com/OSU-MC/Open-Response· checked 8 Oct 2026