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Mentimeter alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mentimeter: free plan caps participants per month, and limited slide design compared with a full deck tool. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mentimeter, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AhaSlides currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AhaSlides logoAhaSlidesFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2Prezi logoPreziFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Genially logoGeniallyFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4Google Slides logoGoogle SlidesFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. AhaSlides logo

    1. AhaSlidesTop pick

    Best for: Trainers and teachers adding quizzes and polls to sessions on a budget

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mentimeter

    Similar live polls and quizzes with cheaper plans and a free tier.

    Pros

    • Wide range of live activities including gamified quizzes
    • PowerPoint add-in and Google Slides integration
    • Free plan with up to 50 participants

    Cons

    • Basic slide design tools
    • Free plan limits questions per presentation
    • Team plans get pricey for large groups
    Visit AhaSlides Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AhaSlides a good Mentimeter alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limits
    5 quiz and 3 poll questions per presentation
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Google Slides, Slack
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Prezi logo

    2. Prezi

    Best for: Trainers and teachers who want slides, live polls and follow-up in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mentimeter

    Combines presentations with polls, quizzes and post-session review.

    Pros

    • Non-linear zooming canvas stands out from standard slides
    • Built-in polls, quizzes and Q&A that join via QR code
    • Imports PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva and PDF

    Cons

    • Zoom effects can distract when overused
    • Product direction has shifted repeatedly
    • Best features sit in paid plans
    Visit Prezi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Prezi a good Mentimeter alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prezi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, PDF
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prezi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live activities
    Polls, quizzes, Q&A, word clouds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prezi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Audience access
    No app or account needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026prezi.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Genially logo

    3. Genially

    Best for: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mentimeter

    Self-paced interactive lessons and games rather than live voting.

    Pros

    • Strong interactivity: clickable layers, quizzes and games
    • Imports PowerPoint, Google Slides and PDF
    • Generous free plan

    Cons

    • Interactive content takes longer to build
    • Not ideal for standard business decks
    • Analytics and offline export need paid plans
    Visit Genially Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Genially a good Mentimeter alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    €0/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €6/month billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    PDF, PowerPoint, Google Slides
    Checked Oct 25, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    1,000+ free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Google Slides logo

    4. Google Slides

    Best for: Teams and classrooms building shared decks that several people edit

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mentimeter

    Free slides with built-in audience Q&A for simpler needs.

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time co-editing and commenting
    • Free with any Google account
    • Edits PowerPoint files directly

    Cons

    • Basic animation and design controls
    • Complex .pptx files can lose formatting
    • Offline editing needs Chrome or Edge
    Visit Google Slides Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Slides a good Mentimeter alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Anyone with a Google account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    PowerPoint and Canva
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PowerPoint editing
    Edit .pptx directly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Chrome and Edge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mentimeter alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

AhaSlides logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for most people

AhaSlides

Similar live polls and quizzes with cheaper plans and a free tier.

Google Slides logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for a free option

Google Slides

Free slides with built-in audience Q&A for simpler needs.

Prezi logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Prezi

Combines presentations with polls, quizzes and post-session review.

Prezi logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for Mac

Prezi

Combines presentations with polls, quizzes and post-session review.

Prezi logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for Windows

Prezi

Combines presentations with polls, quizzes and post-session review.

Prezi logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for iPhone and Android

Prezi

Combines presentations with polls, quizzes and post-session review.

Genially logo

Best Mentimeter alternative for working in the browser

Genially

Self-paced interactive lessons and games rather than live voting.

Mentimeter alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mentimeter?

AhaSlides ranks first right now. Similar live polls and quizzes with cheaper plans and a free tier. Prezi and Genially follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mentimeter?

Yes. AhaSlides (free plan + paid), Prezi (free plan + paid), Genially (free plan + paid) and Google Slides (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mentimeter?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mentimeter?

The complaints we hear most: free plan caps participants per month; limited slide design compared with a full deck tool; many useful features need a paid plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mentimeter, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.