Slido alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Slido: free plan has tight participant and poll limits, and less playful than Kahoot for classroom quizzes. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Slido, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mentimeter currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Kahoot!	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	59.6

1. Kahoot!Top pick
Best for: Teachers and trainers who want fun, competitive quizzes to check what people learned
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Slido
Game-style quizzes with leaderboards, better for classrooms and training than for meeting Q&A.
Pros
Very engaging game format with a live leaderboard
Huge library of ready-made quizzes
Self-paced assignments as well as live games
Cons
Many question types and reports need a paid plan
Several confusing plan families for schools, home and business
Weak for open Q&A and discussion
Visit Kahoot! Compare with Slido 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 Kahoot! a good Slido alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free account
Yes, no credit card
Checked Oct 30, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Live participants
Up to 2,000 per session (standard)
Checked Oct 30, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free business trial
15-minute sessions, 15 players
Checked Oct 30, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Joining
Game PIN, link or QR code
Checked Oct 30, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start)
Checked Nov 1, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro Standard plan
$25 a month, billed annually ($300/year)
Checked Nov 1, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro Plus plan
$39 a month, billed annually ($468/year)
Checked Nov 1, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro Max plan
$79 a month, billed annually ($948/year)
Checked Nov 1, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Slido alternative for…

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

Best Slido alternative for most people

Mentimeter

Builds whole interactive presentations with polls and word clouds, with more slide design choices.

Best Slido alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AhaSlides

Cheaper all-in-one polls, quizzes and Q&A slides, with a free plan for small audiences.

Best Slido alternative for iPhone and Android

Kahoot!

Game-style quizzes with leaderboards, better for classrooms and training than for meeting Q&A.

Best Slido alternative for working in the browser

Mentimeter

Builds whole interactive presentations with polls and word clouds, with more slide design choices.

Slido alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Slido?

Mentimeter ranks first right now. Builds whole interactive presentations with polls and word clouds, with more slide design choices. AhaSlides and Kahoot! follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Slido?

Yes. Mentimeter (free plan + paid), AhaSlides (free plan + paid) and Kahoot! (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Slido?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Slido?

The complaints we hear most: free plan has tight participant and poll limits; less playful than Kahoot for classroom quizzes; fewer slide-design options than Mentimeter.

How is this list ranked?

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