How to Build Your Own Poll Everywhere
Replace Poll Everywhere with a custom build. Engage your audience
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 28 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 28 features
Poll Type(7 features)
Ask a question with set answer choices and see the bars grow in real time as responses come in. Use it to compare group opinions, check understanding, or tally preferences at a glance.
A series of multiple-choice questions and a leaderboard that shows everyone who is in the lead. Ideal for energizing training sessions, onboarding, or reviewing key material in a fun way.
Show the breakdown of multiple-choice responses in a sleek, color-coded donut chart. Perfect for illustrating proportional data like team roles, priorities, or topic interest.
Capture scaled feedback—like satisfaction or confidence—and visualize the range of responses. Use it to measure agreement, frequency, importance, or perceived effectiveness.
Host a Q&A session with questions submitted, upvoted, or downvoted by your audience. Great for prioritizing discussion topics, crowdsourcing ideas, or surfacing concerns.
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Support(4 features)
Work with a dedicated success manager to make sure your needs are met.
Support available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time.
Phone support available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time.
Extensive guides, video tutorials, and a community support forum are provided to help you get the most out of Poll Everywhere.
Compliance(2 features)
PCI DSS compliant payment processing and data security.
Accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Customization(2 features)
Remove the Poll Everywhere logo and add your logo, fine-tune colors, and style activities in both the big display and the audience's devices.
Get a custom username and URL. This feature allows you to customize the name for your personal response page.
Data Management(2 features)
Access previous archived polls and results with the click of a button.
Export poll data for further analysis.
Security(2 features)
Enterprise-grade encryption for data protection.
Allow presenters to sign in to Poll Everywhere using their organization credentials.
AI(1 features)
Type in a prompt, and AI will create multiple-choice questions with the correct response identified.
Analytics(1 features)
Track participation, summarize results, and review questions asked.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 28 features at very easy complexity.