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Arcane vs Geekbot
Both stand on bots. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Visit Arcane 
Free plan APIWeb
Geekbot combines asynchronous check-ins with polls and report-based questions in Slack and Microsoft Teams. Check the Starter user limit and three-month history cap against your team’s needs.
Visit GeekbotThe facts
| Arcane | Geekbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Basic Polls & Surveys (annual): $0.75 a month |
| Plans published | None | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Geekbot |
| Website | arcane.bot | geekbot.com |
| On bots | #4 of 20 | #1 of 20 |
Arcane: what it does well
Geekbot: what it does well
- Free Starter plan for up to 10 users
- Schedules notifications by participants’ time zones
- Polls support anonymous and multiple voting
- Ask Geekbot answers questions using reports and votes
- Basic includes API access and CSV exports
What to know first
- Starter reporting history is limited to three months
- Teams over 10 active participants must upgrade
- Standups pricing is charged per active participant
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