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Geekbot vs Polly
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 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 Geekbot Free plan APIWeb
Choose Polly if your team needs recurring feedback collection, analysis, and integrations with its collaboration tools. Check the tier-specific history limits and plan pricing before choosing; API and webhook access are included in the Slack Enterprise plan.
Visit PollyThe facts
| Geekbot | Polly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic Polls & Surveys (annual): $0.75 a month | Pro (Microsoft Teams EDU/NPO): $10 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 14 |
| Maker | Geekbot | Not published |
| Website | geekbot.com | polly.ai |
| On bots | #1 of 20 | #2 of 20 |
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
Polly: what it does well
- Offers polls, surveys, pulse checks, and templates.
- Supports live and asynchronous Q&A.
- Provides real-time results and trend analysis.
- Automates recurring feedback workflows.
- Integrates with collaboration, work, and productivity tools.
What to know first
- Slack Free results history lasts 45 days.
- Microsoft Teams Free results history lasts 30 days.
- Enterprise plan price is not provided in the plan details.
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