EngageTime vs SocialPoint
EngageTime
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| Figure | EngageTime | SocialPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 16 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audience Response Systems | 9.0 (#11) | 7.9 (#68) |
| Anonymous responses | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | EngageTime offers Sessionize CSV session import and a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in for displaying live polls. | SocialPoint says it integrates with event platforms such as Cvent, Swapcard, and Swoogo, with registration sync and auto-login. |
| Live polling | Yes | Yes |
| Live Q&A | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | SocialPoint says its SaaS platform runs on AWS and uses encryption, least-privilege access, multifactor authentication for administrative and workforce access, security monitoring, and documented incident response. |
| Support | The support page offers email support, a Discord community, and GitHub issue reporting. | Support options include live chat and a knowledge center; full-service plans also include a dedicated customer success project manager and plan-dependent project management hours. |
| Use cases | The maker presents EngageTime for conferences, summits, workshops, training sessions, and virtual or hybrid events. | The platform is presented for corporate events, trade show booths, sales kickoffs, training, onboarding, and team building. |
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
SocialPoint
- Attendee Participation Game (APG) PlanPriced on request
- SocialPoint PlanPriced on request
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.
SocialPoint
SocialPoint has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.