About SMS Poll
SMS Poll is a text message (SMS) voting and polling service. It allows audiences to vote via SMS or web, with results displayed in real-time in PowerPoint presentations or on a website.
SMS Poll is a web-based service for creating and conducting live audience polls via SMS text messages and web voting. It positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional hardware-based Audience Response Systems. The platform allows users to create polls, customize the appearance of real-time result charts, and embed them into PowerPoint presentations or websites. It offers a free plan with a monthly vote limit, alongside several paid subscription tiers with higher vote capacities. The service supports polling in multiple countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. While the website's copyright notice extends to 2017, suggesting it may not be under active development, it remains operational for sign-ups and use.
Pros & Cons
- Offers a permanently free tier with 300 votes per month.
- Supports both SMS and web-based voting for audience flexibility.
- Integrates directly into PowerPoint for live presentation polling.
- No special hardware or software is required for organizers or participants.
- The website's copyright notice ends in 2017, suggesting the service may not be actively developed or updated.
- Subscription payments are managed exclusively through PayPal.
- Voters may incur standard local SMS charges from their mobile carrier.
Features
Key features
Poll results are updated and displayed live as votes are received via SMS or web.
Embed live polling charts directly into Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Add polls to any website or blog using provided HTML code.
Audiences can participate by sending a text message or voting through a web browser.
Modify the look and feel of result charts, including colors, fonts, and gradients.
Download detailed poll results, including timestamps for each vote, into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Operates with dedicated local numbers in several countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Additional features
Set polls to automatically stop accepting votes at a predetermined time.
Allows participants to vote using the browser on their mobile phones.
Option to gather feedback without collecting personal information from voters.
Users can have the latest poll results sent directly to their mobile phone.
Pricing
Monthly plans
- 300 votes per month
- 15 votes per poll
- 1,000 votes per month
- 50 votes per poll
- 5,000 votes per month
- 300 votes per poll
- 13,500 votes per month
- 800 votes per poll
- 42,500 votes per month
- 2,500 votes per poll
- 100,000 votes per month
- 6,000 votes per poll
Countries & Languages
Available in
Interface languages
Billing currencies
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About SMS Poll
SMS Poll is a text message (SMS) voting and polling service. It allows audiences to vote via SMS or web, with results displayed in real-time in PowerPoint presentations or on a website.
SMS Poll Details
SMS Poll's In-App Market Place
Does SMS Poll have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
Monthly plans
- 300 votes per month
- 15 votes per poll
- 1,000 votes per month
- 50 votes per poll
- 5,000 votes per month
- 300 votes per poll
- 13,500 votes per month
- 800 votes per poll
- 42,500 votes per month
- 2,500 votes per poll
- 100,000 votes per month
- 6,000 votes per poll
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD, AUD, GBP, NZD, CAD
Pros & Cons
- Offers a permanently free tier with 300 votes per month.
- Supports both SMS and web-based voting for audience flexibility.
- Integrates directly into PowerPoint for live presentation polling.
- No special hardware or software is required for organizers or participants.
- The website's copyright notice ends in 2017, suggesting the service may not be actively developed or updated.
- Subscription payments are managed exclusively through PayPal.
- Voters may incur standard local SMS charges from their mobile carrier.
SMS Poll's Support Options
Documentation
https://www.openmind-tech.com/en-us/service/support/SMS Poll's Alternatives
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