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PollGarden vs Kahoot!
Kahoot! turns questions into a live quiz game — brilliant in a classroom, overkill for a quick opinion poll. PollGarden skips the game-show setup: no PINs, no host screen, no session to run. Just a link anyone can vote on, whenever they see it.
Why creators switch
- ✓ Asynchronous by default — no live session to host
- ✓ One link works in chats, feeds and embeds
- ✓ Opinion-focused poll types, not quiz scoring
- ✓ Free to create, free to vote, no PINs
| Feature | PollGarden | Kahoot! |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Opinion polls | Live quiz games |
| Needs a live host | No | Yes |
| Vote from a link | Yes | Game PIN required |
| Ranked & rating polls | Yes | Quiz formats |
| Entry price | Free / $4/mo | Free / per-host plans |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it live with an audience like Kahoot?
Yes — put the QR code on a slide and watch the results page update in real time. The difference: your poll also keeps working after the event ends.
Does it do quizzes with right answers?
No — PollGarden is for opinions, not scored quizzes. If you need leaderboards and points, Kahoot! is the better fit; if you need honest opinions, polls win.
Do participants need the app?
No app, no PIN, no account. Voters open the link and tap — which is why link-shared polls typically see much higher participation.