EngageTime vs GroupPulse
EngageTime
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| Figure | EngageTime | GroupPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9/mo | £2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 16 | 5 |
| Spec score · Audience Response Systems | 9.0 (#11) | 8.1 (#59) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | EngageTime offers Sessionize CSV session import and a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in for displaying live polls. | The pages reviewed do not name third-party integrations. |
| Live polling | Yes | Yes |
| Live Q&A | Yes | Yes |
| Q&A | Attendees can ask questions anonymously, upvote questions, and use moderated Q&A. | Participants can ask questions and vote on which questions should be addressed. |
| Quiz mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The privacy policy says EngageTime uses encryption in transit (TLS) and access controls, and notes that it cannot guarantee absolute security. | The GDPR page says personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access controls, regular security assessments, backups, and disaster recovery procedures. |
| Support | The support page offers email support, a Discord community, and GitHub issue reporting. | The site lists [email protected] and weekday business hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the Team plan includes priority support. |
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
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.
GroupPulse
GroupPulse has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.