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PollGarden vs StrawPoll
Looking for a StrawPoll alternative? PollGarden keeps the simplicity you love and adds beautiful templates, live results, and a public feed — with poll pages that load in a blink.
Why creators switch
- ✓ 100+ designed templates vs plain defaults
- ✓ Sub-100KB, ultra-fast poll pages
- ✓ A creator dashboard with real analytics
- ✓ Ranked, rating, image and emoji poll types
| Feature | PollGarden | StrawPoll |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful templates | 100+ | Minimal |
| Poll types | 7 | Few |
| Creator dashboard | Yes | Limited |
| Public feed | Yes | Yes |
| Ad-free option | From $4/mo | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
Is PollGarden a free StrawPoll alternative?
Yes — creating and sharing polls on PollGarden is free, with no account required to vote. Paid plans add extras like image polls and an ad-free experience.
Can I move my polls over from StrawPoll?
There is no automated import, but recreating a poll takes under a minute: paste your question and options, pick a template, and share the new link.
Does it support ranked-choice voting like StrawPoll?
Yes — PollGarden includes drag-to-rank polls with instant-runoff counting, alongside single, multiple, yes/no, image, rating and emoji polls.