AnswerGarden vs EngageTime
AnswerGarden
www2.answergarden.chEngageTime
engagetime.liveSide by side
| Figure | AnswerGarden | EngageTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Spec score · Audience Response Systems | 7.6 (#86) | 9.0 (#11) |
| Anonymous responses | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The about page describes embedding AnswerGarden in PowerPoint using third-party add-ins including LiveSlides or LiveWeb. | EngageTime offers Sessionize CSV session import and a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in for displaying live polls. |
| Live polling | Yes | Yes |
| Quiz mode | No | Yes |
| Security | The about page says stored admin passwords are encrypted and that a reminder email address is not stored in the database. | The privacy policy says EngageTime uses encryption in transit (TLS) and access controls, and notes that it cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Slide integrations | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The about page directs users with problems, bug reports, or feature requests to its support forum. | The support page offers email support, a Discord community, and GitHub issue reporting. |
| Use cases | The site describes use in classrooms, conferences, workshops, creative team brainstorming, and website or blog polls. | The maker presents EngageTime for conferences, summits, workshops, training sessions, and virtual or hybrid events. |
Plans
EngageTime
- FreemiumFree
- Plus€9 a month
- Premium€39 a month
- Meetup Starter€19 a month
- Meetup Plus€49 a month
- Event Starter€1,000, paid once
- Event Plus€1,499, paid once
- Event Premium€2,499, paid once
- Meetup Starter€19 a month
- Meetup Plus€49 a month
In their own words
AnswerGarden
AnswerGarden has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
EngageTime
EngageTime turns event sessions into opportunities for audience participation, feedback, and follow-up through live polls and Q&A. Attendees can join from any device in a web browser without installing an app. They can ask questions anonymously, vote questions up, and participate in moderated Q&A. Sessions can also include quizzes, trivia, emoji reactions, ratings, and comments. The service reports on engagement, questions, poll responses, and learning outcomes. Speakers can share materials, collect attendee contact details with opt-in for follow-ups, and export contacts or send them to a CRM through the API. EngageTime offers Sessionize CSV session import and a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in for displaying live polls. Event plans include session moderation and CSV exports; higher tiers add multi-track scheduling and branding. The maker presents it for conferences, summits, workshops, training, and virtual or hybrid events. A Freemium pricing card lists one active session and 20 attendees, though other homepage copy advertises free use for up to 100 attendees. Paid plans begin at €9/mo. Listed platforms are API, extension, macOS, web, and Windows.