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Slido vs XTriv
Both stand on audience response systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Slido offers polls, Q&A, quizzes, and related audience activities with integrations and response exports. The Basic plan is free, while plan details and participant capacities differ across listed options.
Visit Slido Free plan APIWeb
XTriv offers varied live activities and moderation tools, with a free tier and paid credit allowances. Consider monthly credit limits and the distinction between current link-based integrations and roadmap items when selecting a plan.
Visit XTrivThe facts
| Slido | XTriv | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | Slido | Not published |
| Website | slido.com | xtriv.com |
| On audience response systems | #28 of 118 | #24 of 118 |
Slido: what it does well
- Participants join without logins or downloads
- Supports anonymous questions and question voting
- Integrates with PowerPoint, Google Slides, Webex, Teams, and Zoom
- Analytics can export questions and voting results
What to know first
- Engage is listed for 200 participants
- Enterprise allows up to 5,000 participants
- Paid option is listed at €15 per month
XTriv: what it does well
- Participants join without an account or app install.
- Seven activity types are listed.
- Hosts can moderate text responses and Q&A.
- Every plan includes CSV export.
- Free plan includes unlimited sessions.
What to know first
- Free-plan credits reset monthly and do not roll over.
- Native integrations are roadmap items.
- No native app, plugin, or extension.
- One credit is used per participant per session.