A Slido Alternative When You Want a Quiz, Not Just Q&A
Slido is excellent for audience Q&A and quick polls in meetings. When you want your audience to compete — racing to answer and climbing a live leaderboard — Quizzard is the purpose-built, free option.
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Quizzard vs Slido at a glance
| Feature | Quizzard | Slido (free plan) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Competitive live multiplayer quizzes | Audience Q&A and polls |
| Players per live game (free) | Up to 250 | Capped on free plan |
| Speed-based scoring | Yes | Limited |
| Animated leaderboard after every question | Yes | Limited |
| Gold / silver / bronze podium | Yes | No |
| Quiz sections with intro screens | Yes | No |
| AI quiz generation from a file, URL or text | Free for registered users | Availability varies by plan |
| Auto-Run mode (timer-driven questions) | Yes | No |
| Host report with CSV export | Free | Availability varies by plan |
| No app install for players | Yes | Yes |
Slido is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and Quizzard is not affiliated with them. Comparison based on publicly listed features as of 2026; check Slido's pricing page for current limits.
When to pick Quizzard over Slido
You want energy, not just engagement. Points for speed and a leaderboard after each question turn a meeting into a game people remember.
You run team events or town halls. Sections, break-time chat and a podium reveal give a quiz night structure without extra tools.
You want hands-free hosting. Auto-Run moves through questions on the timer, pausing only for new sections and the final leaderboard.
Frequently asked questions
How is Quizzard different from Slido?
Slido focuses on Q&A and polls. Quizzard is built for competitive quizzes with speed scoring and animated leaderboards.
Can I use Quizzard in a video meeting?
Yes. Share your screen as host and players join from their phones or laptops with the room code.
How many people can join?
Up to 250 players per live game on the free plan.
Is Quizzard free?
Yes. Creating and hosting live quizzes is free.
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