Overview
Poll Everywhere and Mentimeter are two of the most established interactive presentation tools. Poll Everywhere has deep PowerPoint roots and enterprise credibility. Mentimeter offers a polished all-in-one presentation builder popular in education. Both lack lucky draw and countdown timer features.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Poll Everywhere | Mentimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Live Polling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anonymous Q&A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lucky Draw | ✗ | ✗ |
| Countdown Timer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Word Cloud | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Poll Everywhere's free plan supports only 25 responses per poll. Paid plans start around $14/month. Mentimeter's free plan allows 50 participants with limited question types; Pro costs about $18.99/month per presenter.
Ease of Use
Poll Everywhere integrates directly into PowerPoint via add-in — ideal if you never leave your slide deck. Mentimeter requires building presentations in its web editor, which takes longer to learn but produces more visually polished results.
Pros & Cons
Poll Everywhere Pros
- Deep PowerPoint integration
- Long enterprise track record
- Reliable real-time polling
Poll Everywhere Cons
- Very limited free plan (25 responses)
- No lucky draw or countdown
- Per-presenter pricing adds up
Mentimeter Pros
- Beautiful presentation builder
- Rich quiz and competition features
- Strong in education
Mentimeter Cons
- Cannot overlay on existing decks easily
- Free plan limited to 50 participants
- No lucky draw or countdown
Final Verdict
Poll Everywhere vs Mentimeter
Poll Everywhere wins for PowerPoint-native corporate users. Mentimeter wins for educators building interactive presentations from scratch. Neither offers lucky draw or countdown — consider MeetingTok if you need a complete meeting engagement toolkit.
Related: MeetingTok vs Poll Everywhere, MeetingTok vs Mentimeter. For a complete toolkit with Lucky Draw and Countdown Timer, see MeetingTok vs Slido.