Campfire Vote vs Live Polling Tools

Looking for the best way to run interactive voting at your next event? Here's how Campfire Vote compares to popular live polling platforms like Mentimeter, Slido, Poll Everywhere, and AhaSlides.

2026 COMPARISON

TL;DR: Why Choose Campfire Vote?

  • Built for parties, not presentations — Designed specifically for in-person social events
  • Themed experiences — Wine tastings, talent shows, cook-offs, and more with custom themes
  • Drag-and-drop ranked choice — Intuitive voting that other platforms don't offer
  • Free for guests — No downloads, no accounts, just scan and vote

Feature Comparison

FeatureCampfire VoteMentimeterSlidoPoll EverywhereAhaSlides
Real-time voting
Ranked-choice votingLimited
Themed party experiences
Built for in-person eventsWebinars focusMeetings focusPresentationsPresentations
Mobile web (no app needed)
Free for participants
Drag-and-drop ranking
Live presentation mode
Party-specific themesWine, Talent, Cook-off +
Pre-voting phase
Pricing (host)$20/party or $35/yr$11.99/mo (Basic)$12.50/mo (Basic)$120/yr (Presenter)Free / $7.95/mo

Why Choose Campfire Vote?

Built for In-Person Events

While Mentimeter and Slido are designed for corporate presentations and webinars, Campfire Vote was built from the ground up for in-person social gatherings.

Our interface is optimized for party environments: bold visuals, easy-to-read results, and an experience that brings people together rather than just collecting data.

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Party-First Design

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Wine Tasting

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Talent Show

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Rib Cook-Off

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Thanksgiving

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Conspiracy

Custom

Themed Party Experiences

Every event type gets its own custom theme with unique colors, terminology, and party codes. A wine tasting feels different from a talent show because it should.

Other platforms offer one-size-fits-all polling. We offer experiences tailored to your specific event.

Guests Join Free, No Downloads

Participants just scan a QR code or enter a themed party code (like WINE-1234 or RIB-5678). No app downloads, no account creation, no friction.

While all polling tools allow web access, Campfire Vote's themed codes, instant join experience, and themed experience make participation feel special.

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Themed party codes

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Instant Results

Real-Time Voting & Results

Everyone is in sync throughout the party and voting; results are revealed instantly when the host decides to do so. Create memorable moments that your guests will talk about for a long time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Campfire Vote offers two plans: $20 for a single party or $35/year for unlimited parties. Participants always join free and only the host pays. There are no participant limits on any plan.
While Mentimeter focuses on corporate presentations and webinars, Campfire Vote is specifically designed for in-person social events like wine tastings, talent shows, and cook-offs. We offer themed experiences, ranked-choice voting with drag-and-drop, and a party-focused interface that makes events fun and engaging.
No! Campfire Vote works entirely in the browser. Guests simply scan a QR code or enter a party code to join. No app downloads, no account creation required for participants.
Campfire Vote is perfect for wine tastings, talent shows, rib cook-offs, thanksgiving feast voting, conspiracy theory parties, and any social gathering where you want to add friendly competition. Our themed experiences make each event type feel unique and engaging.
While you can, Campfire Vote is optimized for social events rather than corporate presentations. If you need presentation polling for business meetings, tools like Mentimeter or Slido might be a better fit. But if you're hosting a fun team-building event or office party, Campfire Vote is perfect!
Yes! Campfire Vote features intuitive drag-and-drop ranked-choice voting, which is unique among live polling tools. Participants can easily rank items from favorite to least favorite, making it perfect for taste tests and competitions.
There's no participant limit! Whether you're hosting an intimate wine tasting or a large cook-off competition, everyone can join and vote.
Yes, all voting data is encrypted and securely stored. We don't sell or share your data with third parties. Party data can be deleted by the host at any time.

Ready to Try Campfire Vote?

Host your next event with Campfire Vote. Just $20 per party or $35/year for unlimited events. Participants always join free.