BuzzMaster vs EngageTime
BuzzMaster
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| Figure | BuzzMaster | EngageTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €9/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 16 |
| Spec score · Audience Response Systems | 7.1 (#106) | 9.0 (#11) |
| Live polling | Yes | Yes |
| Live Q&A | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy statement says participant names and other data are retained for up to two weeks, after which they are electronically destroyed. | The privacy policy says attendees can join anonymously without accounts, attendee submissions are not associated with identified individuals, and the service does not sell personal information. |
| Quiz mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The privacy statement says Buzzmaster uses technical and organizational security measures and protects data online behind a secure connection; it describes connections through local Buzzmaster Wi-Fi as unencrypted. | The privacy policy says EngageTime uses encryption in transit (TLS) and access controls, and notes that it cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | The company lists [email protected] and +31 (0)20 623 46 84 as contact details. | The support page offers email support, a Discord community, and GitHub issue reporting. |
| Use cases | The smartphone tool can be used for questions, answers, icebreakers, and a SWOT analysis with the audience. | 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
BuzzMaster
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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.