DialogLoop Engage vs EngageTime

DialogLoop Engage adds interactive activities to PowerPoint and supports video calls, events, lectures and training sessions. It provides live Q&A, polls, quizzes, word clouds and surveys, with anonymous responses and slide integrations. Presenters, Zoom users, Microsoft Teams users, trainers and teachers are listed as intended users. Attendees join through a session URL or QR code, including alongside video conferencing. A free DialogLoop Engage add-in is available from the Microsoft Store and can also be used with Microsoft Excel and OneNote. Organizers can export collected data in CSV or XLS format and choose event-data storage in the United States, Canada or France when purchasing an event. The service runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It is free for up to 10 attendees; larger events require payment. Organizers can buy events, select duration, team seats and expected participants, with no subscription required. The maker, DialogLoop Engage, is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and was incorporated in 2017.

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.