Detailed Comparison

XTriv vs Slido: Why Teams Are Switching

Slido is a solid enterprise tool. But if you need unlimited audiences, real quizzes, and pricing that doesn't require a procurement call — XTriv was built for you.

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Side by Side

Feature-by-feature breakdown

An honest look at how XTriv and Slido stack up across the features teams actually use.

Feature	XTriv	Slido
Live Polls	✓	✓
Q&A with Upvoting	✓	✓
Word Clouds	✓ All tiers	~ Paid only
Gamified Quizzes with Leaderboard	✓ All tiers	✗ Enterprise only
Audience Jumbotron / Display	✓	~ Limited
Unlimited Participants (free tier)	✓	✗ Cap: 100–200
Microsoft Teams Integration	✓	✓
Zoom Integration	✓	✓
PowerPoint / Presentation Integration	✓	✓ Slido add-in
Transparent Pricing	✓ Public pricing	✗ Contact sales
No Credit Card to Start	✓	~
Session Setup Under 60 Seconds	✓	~ Steeper setup
No Participant App Required	✓	✓

✓ Fully supported ~ Limited or paid tier only ✗ Not available / not comparable

Why Switch

4 reasons teams leave Slido for XTriv

Slido built a great product for large enterprise procurement. XTriv built a great product for the people who actually run the sessions.

No pricing surprises

Slido's pricing is buried behind sales conversations. XTriv shows you exactly what you pay — no per-event fees, no opaque tiering, no renewal shock. The free tier gives real value with no artificial limits.

Real quizzes, real engagement

XTriv's gamified quizzes with live leaderboards work on every tier. Slido locks quizzes behind enterprise plans. If your goal is an engaged room — not just a polled one — that difference matters every session.

Built for speed, not setup

Most XTriv sessions go live in under 60 seconds. Slido's feature surface area is powerful but carries complexity. For facilitators who run back-to-back sessions, that speed gap compounds fast.

Unlimited audiences, forever

XTriv puts no cap on participant counts at any tier. Slido's free plan allows just 100 participants. For team all-hands, conferences, and classrooms, that limit blocks you before you even get started.

FAQ

Common questions

Is XTriv free to use?

Yes. XTriv offers a free tier with unlimited participants and core features including live polls, Q&A, and word clouds. No credit card required to get started.

Can I import my sessions from Slido to XTriv?

XTriv supports manual recreation of session templates. Direct Slido import is on the roadmap. Most teams recreate their standard poll and Q&A templates in under 10 minutes — and often discover they were over-engineering their sessions.

Does XTriv work with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. XTriv integrates natively with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Participants can join sessions directly from within those platforms — no separate app or tab needed.

How does XTriv pricing compare to Slido?

Slido's pricing is tiered and can reach hundreds of dollars per month for larger teams, and the full breakdown is typically only shared after a sales conversation. XTriv publishes transparent pricing with a generous free tier and paid plans designed for teams of all sizes — no per-event or per-seat surprises.

Does XTriv have a participant limit?

No. XTriv has no participant limits on any tier. Slido's free and lower-cost plans cap audiences at 100–200 participants, which makes them impractical for all-hands meetings, large workshops, or events.

Does XTriv support quizzes and leaderboards?

Yes. XTriv includes gamified quizzes with real-time leaderboards on all tiers. Slido only offers basic quizzes in paid enterprise plans. If audience energy and engagement matter to your session, XTriv is the stronger choice.

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