For classrooms
A classroom response system with no clickers to buy
Turn every phone in the room into a response device. PollsLive is a free classroom response system and clicker alternative: students scan a QR or type a PIN, then answer live polls, quizzes and exit tickets - no hardware to hand out and no student accounts to manage.
What you can run
Live comprehension checks
Ask a multiple-choice question and see instantly who's keeping up.
Scored quizzes
Run a timed quiz with a live leaderboard to make revision a game.
Exit tickets
Close the lesson with a quick scale or open-text word cloud.
Anonymous check-ins
Surface the quiet students who never raise a hand, anonymously.
How it works in 3 steps
Step 1
Build in 30 seconds
Pick a question type or start from a template - no account needed to begin.
Step 2
Share a link or QR
People join instantly from any phone or laptop. No app, no login.
Step 3
Watch it answer live
Results animate on the shared screen in real time as responses come in.
Why teachers choose PollsLive as their response system
No clickers to buy, charge or lose, and no student app or subscription. Students join in one tap by QR or PIN, responses are anonymous by default, and the free tier fits most classes - with flat pricing and no per-student fee when you upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Is this really a clicker alternative?
Yes. Instead of physical clickers, students answer from the phone they already have by scanning a QR or typing a PIN - no hardware and no student accounts.
Do students need an app or login?
No. They join from any phone or laptop with a code or QR - nothing to install, and responses are anonymous by default.
Is it free for teachers?
The free tier covers everyday class use. Pro adds unlimited polls and responses for one flat price, with no per-student cost.