PollQR vs Mentimeter
Live polls and audience Q&A without a monthly subscription — pay $2.99 per talk, or $19/mo for unlimited.
Pricing last verified May 2026.
The 30-second answer
Pick PollQR if you give a few talks a year and don't want a recurring subscription, you want a single tool that also handles in-store QR-code surveys, or you want unlimited live polls under $20/mo.
Pick Mentimeter if you give live polls every week, you need polished slide-deck integrations as a primary workflow, or your team has standardized on a brand they already know.
PollQR vs Mentimeter at a glance
| Feature | PollQR | Mentimeter |
|---|---|---|
Free tier | Yes (Pro free trial) | Yes |
Pay-per-poll option No subscription, credits never expire | $2.99 / single live poll | No |
Live polls (multiple types) | Yes | Yes |
Audience Q&A with moderation and upvoting On Mentimeter, moderation may require a paid tier | Yes | Yes |
QR-code surveys for in-person feedback Restaurants, retail, events — not a Mentimeter use case | Yes | No |
Permanent QR table-tents and printable materials | Yes | No |
AI-powered sentiment analysis on text responses | Yes | Partial |
Custom branding | Yes | Yes |
CSV / JSON export | Yes | Yes |
PowerPoint / Slides plugin Mentimeter has a plugin, PollQR lets you download PPTX slides | Partial | Yes |
Setup time for first live poll | Under 2 minutes | Under 5 minutes |
Per-poll response cap (Pro tier) | 5,000 | Tier-dependent |
Comparison reflects publicly listed features and pricing as of May 2026. Confirm specifics on the Mentimeter site before purchasing.
When to pick PollQR
- You're a conference speaker or trainer giving one talk this quarter — pay $2.99 once, no subscription required.
- You also run a brick-and-mortar business and want one platform for both QR-code feedback at the table and live polling on stage.
- You want unlimited live polls under $20/mo — PollQR Pro is $19, Mentimeter's comparable tier is higher.
- You want audience Q&A with pre-moderation and upvoting included in the same plan as live polling, not as a separate add-on.
- You want sentiment analysis on open-ended responses without bolting on a third-party tool.
When to pick Mentimeter
- You build talks primarily inside PowerPoint and want a deeply integrated slide plugin.
- Your team is already trained on Mentimeter and the switching cost outweighs the savings.
- You need 30+ language options out of the box for a global audience.
Visit Mentimeter to learn more about their offering.
Pricing breakdown
Mentimeter pricing is approximate — verify on their site before purchasing. Annual pricing shown where available.
PollQR
- Free trial (14 days, all Pro features)$0
- Pay-per-poll (single live poll)$2.99 each
- Pro (monthly)$19/mo
- Pro (annual)$15/mo billed annually
- Enterprise Starter (5–25 locations)$299/mo
Mentimeter
- Free$0 (limited)
- Basic (annual)~$11.99/mo
- Pro (annual)~$24.99/mo
- EnterpriseCustom
Doing the math
- — Speak 10 times a year on PollQR pay-per-poll: 10 × $2.99 = $29.90.
- — Same 10 talks on a Mentimeter Basic annual plan: 12 × ~$11.99 = ~$143.88 a year, even though you only used it 10 times.
- — Run live polls every week (50 talks/year)? PollQR Pro = $228/year. A comparable Mentimeter Pro annual plan is ~$300/year.
- — Need 5,000 audience members per poll? PollQR Pro caps at 5,000; on Mentimeter that typically requires the higher Pro/Enterprise tier.
Switching from Mentimeter?
Already running on Mentimeter? Email us your export and we'll set up matching question types in your PollQR account. We also import existing slide decks with Mentimeter polls embedded — we'll re-create them as native PollQR polls so the QR slide just works.
Get switching helpFAQ
Is PollQR free?
PollQR has a 14-day free Pro trial with no credit card required to evaluate, plus a $2.99-per-poll pay-as-you-go option for occasional presenters. The Pro subscription is $19/month or $15/month billed annually.
Can I use PollQR without a monthly subscription?
Yes. Buy a single live poll for $2.99. Credits never expire, and you can use them whenever you have a talk. Mentimeter requires a recurring subscription for paid features.
Does PollQR work on mobile?
Yes. Audience members scan a QR code and respond on their phone with no app install. Presenters can also drive the entire session from a phone or tablet.
How does PollQR compare on price for occasional presenters?
If you give roughly 10 talks a year, PollQR pay-per-poll runs about $30/year. The cheapest comparable Mentimeter plan is ~$144/year billed annually, regardless of how many talks you actually give.
Can I switch from Mentimeter to PollQR?
Yes. Export your Mentimeter data and email us — we'll re-create your most-used poll types in PollQR. Most teams are running their first live PollQR session within a day.
What does PollQR offer that Mentimeter doesn't?
QR-code surveys for in-person feedback (restaurants, retail, events), printable QR materials like table tents and stickers, and AI-powered sentiment analysis on open-ended responses — all in the same plan as live polling.
What does Mentimeter offer that PollQR doesn't?
A more mature PowerPoint plugin and a longer history of enterprise deployments. If your workflow is built around their slide integration, Mentimeter is the safer choice today.
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