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What it is

Particify is audience participation software for live polling, Q&A, and quizzes. It supports anonymous responses and slide integrations, allowing presenters to collect audience input during sessions and connect questions with slides. The listed platforms are web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Free costs nothing and supports 200 participants per room, unlimited rooms, unlimited question series, and one room creator. Pro costs €12 a month, billed annually, with a minimum of five accounts and VAT extra; it raises the limit to 500 participants per room while keeping rooms and question series unlimited. The stated audience limit is 500, while Campus specifies a higher per-room allowance of 1,000 participants. Particify was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Gießen, Germany.

Spec sheet

What it does
Particify is a browser-based audience-response platform for interactive teaching, training and events with polls, quizzes and Q&A.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Integrations
Institutional instances support Shibboleth, CAS and LDAP single sign-on.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Support
Commercial services include installation, integration, updates, migration, customization, monitoring and support packages with different response channels and response times.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Headquarters
Gießen, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Founded
The company says it was founded in 2020 by the main developers of ARSnova.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Accessibility
The maker states that Particify is designed for WCAG 2.1 accessibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Anonymous responses
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Asynchronous use
Rooms and interactions can be used before, during or after an event, including asynchronously.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Audience limit
500Read 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Browser requirements
Supported browsers are current Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Company facts
Particify GmbH is registered in Gießen, Germany, with Daniel Gerhardt and Lukas Weingarten as managing directors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Company size
LinkedIn lists Particify as a 2–10 employee software-development company headquartered in Gießen and founded in 2020.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Developer extensibility
The backend repository is organized into multiple services and modules, exposes API-oriented project metadata and links to development-environment setup instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation depth
The project links feature documentation, end-user documentation, installation instructions, upgrade notes and developer setup guidance; the end-user documentation is German-only with English planned.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Guest access
People can create or join rooms as guests without registering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Licence
The public ARSnova backend repository is GPL-3.0 licensed, while the separate webclient repository is MIT licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: Campus price transparency
Campus pricing is not published and must be requested from the company.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Limit: developer installation
An AlternativeTo reviewer praises the product but says accessibility for developers and administrators to install and improve it should be better.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Limit: Pro packaging
The published Pro tier requires at least five accounts, annual billing and VAT in addition to the listed monthly price.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Live feedback
Live Feedback provides quick mood checks and spontaneous polls during a presentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Live polling
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Live Q&A
The Q&A feature supports anonymous questions that presenters can prioritize and moderate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Live Q&A
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
LMS integration
Particify integrates through LTI 1.3 and has setup guides for Moodle, ILIAS and Stud.IP.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
LMS privacy
The LMS connection does not send results to the gradebook and keeps contributions anonymous.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Network requirement
The specification recommends at least 10 Mbit/s downstream, HTTPS on port 443 and WebSocket access for some functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Notable news
A September 2, 2026 update added LMS embedding for Moodle, ILIAS and Stud.IP, a rebuilt administration area, backend modernization and combined Q&A filters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
On-premise requirements
Enterprise On-Premise requires at least 8 vCPUs, 12 GB RAM and Debian 12 or Ubuntu Server 22.04.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Overlay
The Pro plan includes Particify Overlay, and the company blog records a macOS Overlay update in February 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Praise: ease of use
A Co³Learn reviewer describes Particify as intuitive, visually appealing and easy to understand, with students becoming more motivated and active.Read 15 Oct 2026 · co3learn.de
Praise: free and open source
An AlternativeTo reviewer praises the software as free, open source, GDPR-compatible and usable without participant limits in their reported 200-person session.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Praise: self-hosting
An AlternativeTo reviewer specifically values the ability to self-host a Particify server.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Question content
Questions support Markdown and LaTeX for formulas, tables and images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Quiz mode
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Quizzes
Quiz sessions let participants compete and help presenters assess learning progress.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Rating on AlternativeTo
5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · alternativeto.net
Rating on OMR Reviews
0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; OMR marks ease of use, support, requirements fit and setup as insufficiently reviewed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · omr.com
Room retention limit
Rooms are deleted after 180 days without activity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Rooms
Users can create unlimited rooms, described as virtual lecture halls containing polls, question collections and moderated comments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Security and privacy
Particify states that data is stored on servers in Germany, is not shared with third parties and complies with GDPR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Self-hosting
The ARSnova backend repository includes Docker Compose scripts, installation documentation and container images for releases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Slide integrations
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · particify.de
Supported devices
The specification lists current macOS, Windows and common Linux desktops, plus iPadOS, Android, iOS and Android phones.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Surveys
Interactive surveys collect audience feedback in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de

Plans and prices

Free Free 200 participants per room · unlimited rooms · unlimited question series · poll and Q&A moderation Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Pro €12 a month annual billing, plus VAT; minimum 5 accounts 500 participants per room · results export · collaborative room editing · Particify Overlay Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de
Campus Priced on request on request 1000 participants per room · unlimited room creators · branding · single sign-on · LMS integration Read 15 Oct 2026 · particify.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports live polling, Q&A, and quizzes.
  • Anonymous responses and slide integrations are supported.
  • Free includes unlimited rooms and question series.
  • Campus allows up to 1,000 participants per room.

Limits

  • Pro requires at least five accounts.
  • Pro is billed annually at €12 a month.
  • VAT is extra on Pro.

Who it suits

Particify suits presenters who want to run polls, Q&A, and quizzes with anonymous responses and slide integration. The plans serve different room sizes, from 200 participants on Free to 1,000 on Campus.

Particify in depth

Read the full write-up

Particify combines live polls, audience questions and quizzes for classes, presentations and other group sessions. It is strongest for organizers who value anonymous participation and slide integrations. Its free tier accommodates 200 people per room, but shared room creation starts with a five-account Pro minimum.

Overview

Particify brings structured polls, open Q&A and quiz activities into one live participation service. That breadth suits sessions that need both feedback and knowledge checks; anonymous responses can make it easier for participants to speak candidly, and slide integrations support presentation-led use.

The main choice is between room capacity and account ownership. Free allows one room creator and up to 200 participants per room. Pro raises the cap to 500, while Campus supports 1,000 participants and unlimited room creators. All three plans include unlimited rooms and question series.

Particify is made by Particify, founded in 2020 and based in Gießen, Germany. It is a freemium service.

Key features

Live polling: Collect responses during a session, useful for quick audience feedback without switching to a separate format.

Live Q&A: Invite questions alongside polls, giving participants a way to raise issues that do not fit a fixed response.

Quiz mode: Add knowledge checks to a session, making Particify useful for teaching as well as opinion gathering.

Anonymous responses: Let participants answer without identifying themselves, a practical advantage when candid input matters.

Slide integrations: Incorporate participation into presentation-led sessions rather than relying on polling alone.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and supports 200 participants per room, unlimited rooms and question series, and one room creator. It is a good fit for a solo instructor or presenter with modest groups; the single-creator cap is the key constraint for teams sharing session setup.

Pro costs €12 a month, billed annually, with a minimum of 5 accounts and VAT extra. It raises the room limit to 500 participants while retaining unlimited rooms and question series. The larger capacity is useful for bigger sessions, but the five-account minimum makes it a poor fit for an individual who only needs more seats in a room.

Campus has custom pricing and supports 1,000 participants per room, unlimited room creators, rooms and question series. It is the tier to consider when both large sessions and shared ownership matter; the price should be weighed against that capacity and creator flexibility.

Platforms

Particify runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. That broad coverage suits groups using a mix of desktop and mobile devices.

Who it's for

Particify is a strong fit for educators, presenters and event organizers who want polls, questions and quizzes in the same session, especially when anonymous input or slide integration matters. The free plan works for an individual running rooms of up to 200 participants. Teams needing several room creators should look at Campus, while Pro makes sense when 500-person rooms are needed and a five-account annual commitment is acceptable.

Pros and cons

Pro: Polls, Q&A and quizzes cover several participation needs in one service.

Pro: The free plan permits 200 participants per room and unlimited rooms and question series, which gives a solo creator room to run recurring sessions.

Pro: Campus allows 1,000 participants per room and unlimited creators, avoiding the single-owner constraint for larger teams.

Con: Free limits room creation to one account, which can concentrate setup work in a team.

Con: Pro requires five accounts and annual billing, so its €12.00 monthly rate is not a simple one-seat upgrade.

Con: Campus uses custom pricing, so organizations must assess its cost against the higher room cap and creator allowance.

Alternatives

For other choices, see Polling Software, Audience Response Systems and Student Response Systems.

Poll Everywhere is another freemium option with a free trial and support across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows; its Intro plan has a 40-person audience cap, or 700 for 30 days.

PollQR may suit someone who wants a free plan limited to one live poll or a pay-as-you-go option at $2.99 a month with 500 responses per poll.

livepoll.io is worth comparing when a free plan for up to 1,000 participants per session and unlimited questions and sessions matters more than Particify’s listed feature mix.

AhaSlides offers a free plan capped at 50 participants, five quiz questions and three poll questions, and runs on macOS, web and Windows.

Votinova has a free plan for 50 participants per session, six question types and one simultaneous session, with Android, API, iOS and web support.

MeetingPulse is a paid alternative with a 14-day trial and web support; its free trial plan is capped at 25 attendees.

Polly offers a free plan with unlimited responses and 45 days of results history, and supports API and web.

Simple Poll has a free plan with 100 responses per month, unlimited polls and up to five options per poll, plus API and web support.

Verdict

Choose Particify if you want polls, Q&A and quizzes together, with anonymous responses and slide integrations, and your room size fits the plan. Free is a sensible starting point for a solo creator; larger groups or shared ownership need Campus or a Pro commitment of at least five accounts. Look elsewhere if you need a more flexible one-account upgrade beyond the free room cap.

Verdict

Particify clearly sets out participation formats, platform coverage, and per-room plan limits. Compare the account minimum and annual billing for Pro with the larger Campus capacity, whose price is not provided.

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