"Free" means something different on every platform. Some tools limit responses, others remove key features, and a few show ads that embarrass you in front of your team. We tested five polling tools specifically on what their free plan actually delivers — and ranked them accordingly.
Chooseday is the only polling tool with a genuinely unlimited free plan
Google Forms comes close on unlimited responses, but falls short on the decision-making features teams actually need — no reminders, no winner calculation, no anonymous mode by default. Strawpoll is quick and free but ad-heavy and insecure. Mentimeter and Slido both have such restricted free plans that they're barely worth considering unless you're paying. Chooseday is the only tool where the free plan doesn't feel like a downgrade — you get every core feature you need to run team polls properly, at no cost.
Questions about choosing the right tool for your team.
Chooseday is the only polling tool on this list with a genuinely unlimited free plan — unlimited polls, unlimited voters, anonymous voting, reminders, and decision history, all at no cost with no expiry.
Most free plans limit responses per month (SurveyMonkey, Typeform), remove anonymous voting (Slido), show ads (Strawpoll), or require a paid plan for reminders and team features. Always check what the free plan actually includes before committing.
With Chooseday, yes — anonymous voting is fully included on the free plan. Most competitors lock anonymous voting behind a paid tier.
No. The free plan has no hidden fees, no response limits, and no expiry. You only need a paid plan if you need large workspace features or enterprise support.
Chooseday works with any communication tool via a shareable link — paste it in Slack and your team votes from their browser. Polly is Slack-native but its free plan is very restricted.
The best free polling tool for your team
Unlimited polls, anonymous voting, and reminders — all free, no credit card.