Mentimeter vs Slido vs Quizotic
Live polling tools, side by side. India-fit, integrations, pricing.
TL;DR
- •Mentimeter — best brand, USD pricing, slick polls + word clouds.
- •Slido — best for Webex/Cisco-heavy enterprises, weakest standalone.
- •Quizotic — INR pricing, UPI billing, GST invoices, quiz mechanics built in.
- •For Indian corporate trainers wanting INR billing — Quizotic is the only fit.
- •For global enterprises on Cisco — Slido. Otherwise, Mentimeter for brand familiarity.
Three tools, all browser-based, all free at small scale. Different strengths emerge at the paid tier and on India-specific requirements.
Mentimeter — the brand standard
Founded in Stockholm 2014, Mentimeter is the category-defining tool for live polls and word clouds. Pricing: free tier (limited slides), Basic $11.99/mo, Pro $24.99/mo. Strengths: polished UI, strong template library, deep integrations (Microsoft Teams, Zoom). Weaknesses for India: USD pricing only, no UPI, no GST invoicing, ~250KB participant page.
Slido — the Cisco/Webex play
Acquired by Cisco in 2021. Tightly integrated with Webex; available standalone too. Pricing: free tier, Engage $12.50/mo. Strongest for organizations already on Cisco infrastructure (login through Webex, polls embedded in meetings). Weaker as standalone vs Mentimeter; quiz features are basic.
Quizotic — the India fit
₹499/mo Pro tier with INR billing, UPI, GST invoices. Adds quiz mechanics on top of polling — leaderboard, speed bonus, team mode. ~80KB participant page (best on slow corporate Wi-Fi). Hindi UI shipping. Best fit for Indian corporate trainers, educators, and event hosts wanting one tool for both interactive presentations and gamified quizzes.
When to pick each
Mentimeter: USD-budget global team, no quiz needs, brand familiarity matters. Slido: already on Cisco/Webex. Quizotic: Indian L&D team, education sector, anyone wanting both polls and quizzes in one tool, slow Wi-Fi audiences. For a deeper Slido-specific breakdown across 5 alternatives, see the related Slido alternatives 2026 guide and the Quizotic vs Slido head-to-head linked below.
Frequently asked
Can I use Mentimeter for a quiz?
Mentimeter has a "quiz competition" slide type but it's lighter than dedicated quiz tools. For just polls and word clouds, it's excellent; for full quiz mechanics with leaderboards, Quizotic or Kahoot is stronger.
Does Slido work without Cisco Webex?
Yes — Slido has a standalone web app. But the integration value is much higher when you're on Webex; for non-Cisco shops, Mentimeter or Quizotic offer more.
Why is page weight a deal-breaker?
On corporate Wi-Fi shared with 100+ devices, a 300KB page can take 10+ seconds to load on a phone. Audience attention is gone by then. ~80KB pages join in 1–2 seconds even on slow Wi-Fi.
Free up to 50 participants per session. INR billing, UPI, GST invoices.