Side by side
Upvotr vs Votey
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
Upvotr covers a broad set of live activities, from polls and Q&A to games and scheduling. Its free entry and account-free participation make it practical for starting sessions, while larger needs require paid upgrades.
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Free plan Web
Votey brings several live audience activities into a browser-based room, with QR-code joining and presentation support. The free tier has monthly event and room-size limits; Pro adds unlimited capacity and exports.
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| Upvotr | Votey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: £19.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | upvotr.com | votey.co |
| On audience response systems | #79 of 118 | #75 of 118 |
Upvotr: what it does well
- Participants join by link or code
- Many live interaction formats
- Anonymous responses supported
- Real-time results and CSV export
- Free use without a credit card
What to know first
- Paid upgrades needed for larger sessions
- Pro features are behind an upgrade
- Web platform only
Votey: what it does well
- Participants join by QR code or short code without an account.
- Offers polls, word clouds, quizzes, ratings, rankings, and Q&A.
- Pro exports to PowerPoint, CSV, HTML, and PDF.
- Pro removes participant and event limits.
- The site states median response latency under 200ms.
What to know first
- Free permits one event per month.
- Free rooms are limited to 25 participants.
- Free includes Votey branding and no data exports.
- Pro costs £19.99 a month.