Compare Polling Software

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UAB offers different solutions for instructors to poll their students. Use the information below to select which solutions work best for your class.

Software	Zoom Polls	iClicker	Poll Everywhere
Types of Polls	Multiple choice, Single choice	Multiple choice, Short answer, Numeric, Target questions, Multiple answer, Word cloud	Multiple choice, Word cloud, Clickable image, Open response, Q&A, Ranking, Competition
Supported Presentation Devices	Windows, Mac, or Linux computers	Windows & Mac Computers, iPad (iClicker Cloud System Requirements opens a new website)	Any web enabled device iOS and Android mobile devices
Instructor Experience	Create polls before or during meeting. Host or co-hosts launch polls. Share results if desired.	Launch poll while sharing the question or verbally ask the question. Share live results if desired. Create question content locally in the applications you already use.	Create polls before or during presentation. Launch poll on web or embed in presentation. Share live results if desired.
Supported Response Devices	Any device Zoom is supported on.	Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome computers iOS or Android Mobile App Any web-enabled device	Any web enabled device Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome computers iOS or Android Mobile App
Additional Features	Polling reports	Asynchronous assignments, GPS attendance, instant study guides, Canvas integration, reports, quizzing, exit polling, iClicker Instructor mobile app opens a new website	Asynchronous response through link, game based competitions, survey tool, Canvas integration, integration with presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides), reports
Student Cost	None	None	None
Learn More	Zoom Polls InformationOpens an external link.	iClicker Information	Poll Everywhere Information

Last Updated: February 19th, 2026