# Kahoot alternatives for conferences and events

> Kahoot alternatives for a hall, a webinar or a class: free limits checked 1 Oct 2026 for Slido, Mentimeter, AhaSlides, Vevox, Poll Everywhere and AET.

Canonical URL: https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/kahoot-alternatives-for-events
Updated: 2026-10-01

## Short answer

Kahoot!'s free plan allows 10 players, so for an event room look elsewhere: Slido and Vevox allow 100 participants free, AhaSlides 50, Mentimeter 50 a month, Poll Everywhere 40. For a one-off conference, one-time plans from Vevox (195 USD for 7 days) or Slido (from 60 EUR) avoid a yearly subscription. AnyEventTool includes a Kahoot-style quiz in its free event platform, with AI questions from your materials. Limits checked 1 October 2026.

## Key facts

- Kahoot! free: 10 players (40 for K-12 teachers); free business plan Kahoot! 360 Express: 15 participants, 15-minute sessions
- Free participant limits: Slido 100 per slido, Vevox 100, Wayground 100 students per class, AhaSlides 50, Mentimeter 50 a month, Poll Everywhere 40, Crowdpurr 20
- Cheapest paid tiers: Kahoot!+ Bronze 3 USD/month billed annually (50 players), AhaSlides Essential 7.95 USD/month billed yearly (100), Poll Everywhere Present 10 USD/month (700)
- One-time event plans: Vevox 195 USD for 7 days (1,500 participants), Slido from 60 EUR per 7-day event (200), Kahoot! 360 from 199 EUR for 30 days (200)
- Audience Q&A and polls: Slido, Vevox, Mentimeter, AhaSlides; not in AET
- AET: quiz included in Free, no player accounts, AI questions from files, links or YouTube subtitles; no separate player cap published
- Disclosure: written by the AnyEventTool team

### 1. Slido
- Best for: Q&A and polls during talks
- Pricing: Free: 100 participants, 3 polls; Engage 15 EUR/month billed annually; one-time from 60 EUR
- Pros: Excellent audience Q&A; One-time event plans; Slide and video integrations
- Cons: Quizzes are secondary; Annual billing only for subscriptions
- https://www.slido.com/pricing

### 2. Vevox
- Best for: Mid-size halls on a free plan
- Pricing: Free: 100 participants; Starter 11.95 USD/month (250); one-time 195 USD (1,500, 7 days)
- Pros: Unlimited basic polls, quizzes and Q&A on Free; Affordable one-time plan
- Cons: Word clouds start on Starter; Less game-show feel
- https://www.vevox.com/pricing/business-pricing

### 3. Mentimeter
- Best for: Interactive presentations
- Pricing: Free: 50 participants/month; Basic 11.99 USD/presenter/month billed yearly
- Pros: Polished slide types; Word clouds and Q&A; Unlimited participants on paid plans
- Cons: Monthly participant cap on Free; Per-presenter pricing
- https://www.mentimeter.com/plans

### 4. AhaSlides
- Best for: Budget slides plus quiz
- Pricing: Free: 50 participants; Essential 7.95 USD/month billed yearly (100)
- Pros: Low paid prices; Quiz, polls and Q&A in one deck
- Cons: Question limits per presentation on Free
- https://ahaslides.com/pricing/

### 5. Poll Everywhere
- Best for: Large webinars on a budget
- Pricing: Free: 40 audience; Present 10 USD/month (700)
- Pros: Big audience for the price; Simple setup
- Cons: Small free audience
- https://www.polleverywhere.com/plans

### 6. Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
- Best for: Classes and training
- Pricing: Free education plan: up to 100 students per class; business on trial
- Pros: Live and self-paced modes; Homework and reports
- Cons: Education-focused; Business prices not published
- https://wayground.com/home/plans

### 7. Crowdpurr
- Best for: Trivia nights and audience games
- Pricing: Free: 20 participants; Classroom 24.99 USD/month billed yearly (100)
- Pros: Built for live trivia; Tiers up to 15,000 participants
- Cons: Small free plan; Higher prices for big crowds
- https://www.crowdpurr.com/pricing

### 8. AnyEventTool (AET)
- Best for: Quizzes that live on your event page
- Pricing: Included in Free (0 USD); AI quiz uses 1 of 10 monthly AI generations; Pro 19 USD/month
- Pros: AI questions from files, links or YouTube subtitles; No accounts for players or speaker; Part of the event page with registration and tickets
- Cons: Multiple choice only; No polls, word clouds or Q&A
- https://aet.events/en/events

## Which alternative for which scenario?

| Scenario | Good picks | Why |
|---|---|---|
| **Conference hall, 100–1,000 people** | Slido, Vevox, Mentimeter, AET | Q&A and polls for talks (Slido, Vevox, Mentimeter); a quiz tied to the event page with no accounts (AET) |
| **Webinar or online event** | Slido, Mentimeter, AhaSlides, Poll Everywhere | Work alongside video calls and slides; browser join |
| **Class or training** | Wayground, Kahoot!, Gimkit | Classroom modes, homework and reports |
| **Party, trivia night, fundraiser** | Crowdpurr, AET, Kahoot! | Game-show feel, leaderboards, big-screen podium |
| **Meetup icebreaker after a talk** | AET, AhaSlides | Questions from the talk's materials; low or no cost |

The main question is whether you need a **quiz** (competition, points, podium) or **audience interaction** (Q&A, polls, word clouds). Kahoot! and AET are quiz-first; Slido, Vevox and Mentimeter are interaction-first with quizzes as one feature.

## Free-plan limits and first paid tiers

| Tool | Free plan | Cheapest paid tier | One-time event option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahoot! | 10 players (40 for K-12 teachers); 360 Express for business: 15 participants, 15-minute sessions | Kahoot!+ Bronze 3 USD/month billed annually, 50 players | Kahoot! 360 event plans for 30 days: 199 EUR (200), 299 EUR (1,000), 499 EUR (2,000), 799 EUR (5,000) |
| Slido | 100 participants per slido, 3 polls | Engage 15 EUR/month billed annually (180 EUR), 200 participants; no monthly billing | 7-day plans: 60 EUR (200), 240 EUR (1,000), 499 EUR (5,000) |
| Vevox | 100 participants; unlimited basic polling, quizzing and Q&A | Starter 11.95 USD/month, 250 participants | One Time Standard 195 USD for 7 days, 1,500 participants; Large 675 USD, 5,000 |
| Mentimeter | 50 participants a month, plus unlimited participants once a month | Basic 11.99 USD per presenter/month billed yearly, unlimited participants | Conference package on request |
| AhaSlides | 50 participants; 5 quiz and 3 poll questions per presentation | Essential 7.95 USD/month billed yearly, 100 participants; Pro 11.15 USD (2,500) | — |
| Poll Everywhere | 40 audience size | Present 120 USD a year (annual billing only), 700 | — |
| Wayground (formerly Quizizz) | Up to 100 students per class (education plan) | Business pricing not published at check time | — |
| Crowdpurr | 20 participants, 15 questions per experience | Classroom 24.99 USD/month billed yearly, 100 participants | — |
| AnyEventTool (AET) | Quiz included; no separate player cap published; AI quiz uses 1 of 10 monthly AI generations | Pro 19 USD/month (more AI generations and events, not more players) | — |

Sources (checked 2026-10-01): [Kahoot! help: player limits](https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003072287), [kahoot.com: Kahoot!+ plans](https://kahoot.com/personal-campaign/), [kahoot360.com: event plans](https://kahoot360.com/pricing-events/), [slido.com/pricing](https://www.slido.com/pricing), [vevox.com: business pricing](https://www.vevox.com/pricing/business-pricing), [vevox.com: one-time events](https://www.vevox.com/pricing/one-time-events), [mentimeter.com/plans](https://www.mentimeter.com/plans), [ahaslides.com/pricing](https://ahaslides.com/pricing/), [polleverywhere.com/plans](https://www.polleverywhere.com/plans), [wayground.com/home/plans](https://wayground.com/home/plans), [crowdpurr.com/pricing](https://www.crowdpurr.com/pricing), [anyeventtool.com/en/pricing](https://anyeventtool.com/en/pricing). Prices vary by region and billing period.

## What does a 300-person conference cost on each?

One event, about 300 people in the room, a quiz or poll during the closing talk. Cheapest option on each tool that covers 300 participants, as published:

| Tool | Cheapest plan covering 300 | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AnyEventTool (AET) | Free | 0 USD |
| Vevox | One Time Standard (7 days, 1,500) | 195 USD |
| Slido | One-time Professional (7 days, 1,000) | 240 EUR |
| Kahoot! | Kahoot!+ One (800 players, billed annually) | 19 USD/month, 228 USD a year |
| Kahoot! 360 | Event Plus (30 days, 1,000) | 299 EUR |
| Mentimeter | Basic (unlimited participants, billed yearly) | 11.99 USD/month, about 144 USD a year |
| AhaSlides | Pro (2,500, billed yearly) | 11.15 USD/month, about 134 USD a year |
| Poll Everywhere | Present (700) | 120 USD a year (annual billing only) |

For a single event, one-time plans or a free tool save money; if you run talks every month, an annual plan becomes cheaper per event. Kahoot!+ plans are personal plans; check the vendor's terms for business use. Sources as in the table above (checked 2026-10-01).

## 1. Slido — best for Q&A in talks

Slido is built for audience interaction: anonymous Q&A with upvoting, live polls and quizzes, with integrations for slides and video platforms. Free covers 100 participants per slido with Q&A and 3 polls; annual plans start at 15 EUR a month, and 7-day one-time plans suit a single conference. Monthly billing is not offered. Source: [slido.com/pricing](https://www.slido.com/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 2. Vevox — best free plan for a mid-size hall

Vevox's free plan allows 100 participants with unlimited basic polling, quizzing and Q&A. Starter costs 11.95 USD a month for 250 participants and adds word clouds; a one-time plan covers 1,500 participants for 7 days at 195 USD. Sources: [vevox.com: business pricing](https://www.vevox.com/pricing/business-pricing), [vevox.com: one-time events](https://www.vevox.com/pricing/one-time-events) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 3. Mentimeter — best for interactive presentations

Mentimeter mixes slides with quizzes, word clouds, polls and Q&A. Free gives 50 participants a month plus one session a month with unlimited participants; Basic at 11.99 USD per presenter a month, billed yearly, removes the participant limit. Source: [mentimeter.com/plans](https://www.mentimeter.com/plans) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 4. AhaSlides — best budget option

AhaSlides puts quizzes, polls, word clouds and Q&A into a deck. Free: 50 participants, up to 5 quiz and 3 poll questions per presentation, unlimited events. Essential costs 7.95 USD a month billed yearly for 100 participants; Pro 11.15 USD for 2,500. Source: [ahaslides.com/pricing](https://ahaslides.com/pricing/) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 5. Poll Everywhere — best for large webinars on a budget

Free allows an audience of 40. Present costs 10 USD a month (or 120 USD a year) for an audience of up to 700, which makes it one of the cheapest options for big online sessions. Source: [polleverywhere.com/plans](https://www.polleverywhere.com/plans) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 6. Wayground (formerly Quizizz) — best for classes

Wayground supports live and self-paced quizzes, homework and reports. The free education plan allows up to 100 students per class. For business use there is a 14-day trial; business prices were not published on the pricing page when we checked. Source: [wayground.com/home/plans](https://wayground.com/home/plans) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 7. Crowdpurr — best for trivia nights

Crowdpurr is built for live trivia and audience games. Free allows 20 participants and 15 questions per experience; Classroom costs 24.99 USD a month billed yearly for 100 participants, with larger tiers up to 15,000. Source: [crowdpurr.com/pricing](https://www.crowdpurr.com/pricing) (checked 2026-10-01).

## 8. AnyEventTool (AET) — best when the quiz is part of your event

In AET the quiz is a section of your event page. AI writes up to 40 questions per request from your materials — a file (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX and more), a web page, pasted text or a YouTube video with subtitles — in the language of the source. Players scan a QR code and pick a nickname, with no accounts; a separate speaker link lets a guest speaker host without an AET account. Two modes: everyone at their own pace, or host-led question by question, with a projector screen, leaderboard and podium.

Cost: the quiz is in the Free plan; an AI quiz uses 1 of 10 monthly AI generations (Pro: 100), and quizzes you write yourself are unlimited. Limits: multiple choice only; no polls, word clouds, open answers or Q&A. Step by step: [how to run a live quiz at an event](/en/learn/how-to-run-a-live-quiz-at-an-event); wider ranking: [best live quiz tools for events](/en/learn/best-live-quiz-tools-for-events).

## What makes an event quiz work, whatever the tool?

- **Check the free limit against your room,** not your guest list: a 10-player cap fails a 60-person meetup.
- **8–15 questions, 15–30 seconds each.** Long games lose the room.
- **Show the join QR early and large,** and test Wi-Fi or mobile data in the venue.
- **Start easy** so everyone scores in the first two questions.
- **Review AI-generated questions** before the event; a human should check wording and answers.
- **Plan the podium:** a small prize or applause for the top three is the moment people remember.

Planning the whole evening around the quiz? See [how to organize a meetup step by step](/en/learn/how-to-organize-a-meetup-step-by-step).

## Questions and answers

**What is the best free Kahoot alternative for a conference?**

For audience interaction, Slido or Vevox (100 participants free). For a quiz tied to your event page, AnyEventTool includes one in its free plan with no player accounts. Limits checked 2026-10-01.

**How many players can join Kahoot for free?**

10 on the free plan (40 for K-12 teachers), according to [Kahoot!'s help center](https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003072287) (checked 2026-10-01); the free business plan allows 15 participants.

**Is there a one-time plan for a single event?**

Yes: Vevox (195 USD for 7 days, 1,500 participants), Slido (from 60 EUR for a 7-day event) and Kahoot! 360 event plans (from 199 EUR for 30 days).

**Which tool works best for a webinar?**

Slido, Mentimeter, AhaSlides or Poll Everywhere run in the browser next to your video call. Poll Everywhere's Present plan covers 700 people for 10 USD a month.

**Which tool can make questions from my slides?**

AnyEventTool generates up to 40 questions per request from PDF, DOCX, PPTX and other files, web pages or YouTube subtitles. Other tools offer AI generation with their own monthly limits; check their plans.

**Who wrote this guide?**

The AnyEventTool team. We list AET's limits (no polls, Q&A or word clouds) and recommend other tools where they fit better.

## Related answers

- [What are the best live quiz tools for events in 2026?](https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/best-live-quiz-tools-for-events.md)
- [How do I run a live Kahoot-style quiz at an event?](https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/how-to-run-a-live-quiz-at-an-event.md)
- [How do I organize a meetup, step by step?](https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/how-to-organize-a-meetup-step-by-step.md)
- [AnyEventTool FAQ: pricing, fees, payments, privacy and limits](https://anyeventtool.com/en/learn/anyeventtool-faq.md)