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    Slido

    Live polls and Q&A for meetings and events, free up to 100 participants.

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    ToolTrim verdict3.8/ 5Great

    Slido shines for live events and collective engagement; for written feedback or async surveys, a standard form works fine.

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    In practice. What you can do with Slido.

    Slido adds live polls, Q&A and word clouds to a meeting or event, usable in video calls as well as in person. The free plan covers up to 100 participants with the essentials (polls, Q&A, quizzes), enough for a team meeting or small event.

    Beyond 100 participants, or for brand customization and advanced analytics, you need a paid plan. Quoted rates vary widely by source (from a few tens to several hundred dollars per month) because they depend on participant volume and enterprise features: better to request a precise quote based on your actual event size than rely on a generic figure.

    Practical uses

    • Launch polls live during a presentation.
    • Moderate a Q&A session at a conference.
    • Test understandingAn interactive quiz.
    • Collect crowd ideas in real time.

    Features & use cases

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    Pros and cons. What Slido does well, and what to expect.

    Pros

    • Very generous free plan (100 participants, core features).
    • Direct PowerPoint and Google Slides integration.
    • Intuitive interface and quick setup.
    • Real-time analytics and data export.

    Cons

    • Paid plans are annual only (no flexible monthly).
    • Capped at 100 participants on free plan.
    • No advanced customization on lower editions.

    When it makes sense. Keep Slido, or challenge it?

    Keep if

    • You regularly host events, conferences, or training sessions.
    • You want to engage audiences in real time and measure engagement.

    Challenge if

    • You only host occasional or closed events.
    • You need a survey or form for long-form written responses.

    Pricing. What does Slido cost ?

    Free

    $0

    Up to 100 participants, polls, Q&A, word clouds, quizzes.

    Paid plan

    Paid plans scale with participant count and branding/analytics needs; rates vary significantly by event size, worth requesting a quote beyond 100 participants.

    Alternatives. What could replace Slido?

    No established substitute

    No tool in the catalogue covers the same need as Slido. Rather than suggest an approximate match, here is the neighbourhood view.

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    Our verdict. What to know about Slido.

    Why this verdict

    Great

    Slido is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

    The AI angle

    Slido vs AI

    AI augments this tool
    Go further with AI

    Slido added an AI summary of live questions and polls, but remains the real-time interaction tool (Q&A, polls) during an event or meeting.

    Can AI replace it?

    Replace Slido with an AI? No: collecting live audience questions during an event remains a live interaction need AI assists without replacing. Verdict: AI augments feedback synthesis, live interaction remains the product.

    Slido Summary

    Category
    communication tool.
    Price from
    Free.
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You only host occasional or closed events; You need a survey or form for long-form written responses.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Slido shines for live events and collective engagement; for written feedback or async surveys, a standard form works fine.

    Frequently asked questions.

    What to know before choosing Slido.

    What is Slido used for?

    Live polls and Q&A for meetings and events, free up to 100 participants.

    How much does Slido cost?

    Slido costs $0 (free).

    Is Slido suitable for beginners?

    Slido suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Slido worth the price?

    Slido shines for live events and collective engagement; for written feedback or async surveys, a standard form works fine.

    What are the best alternatives to Slido?

    No direct alternative listed.

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