CrowdCompass vs. Slido

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CrowdCompass
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
CrowdCompass is an event management software system offered by Cvent.N/A
Slido
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Slido is an audience interaction platform that helps users to get the most out of meetings and events by crowdsourcing top questions and engaging participants with live polls and quizzes. From internal communications professionals to team leaders, conference organizers, and individual presenters, Slido can be used by those looking to enable open conversation at a live or virtual meeting. Slido works with popular video conferencing and presentation platforms and integrates with Microsoft…
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Pricing
CrowdCompassSlido
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Engage (one-time)
$49.00
Engage (EDU annual)
$72.00
Professional (EDU annual)
$120.00
Engage (annual)
$144.00
Professional (one-time)
$199.00
Professional (annual)
$720.00
Institution (EDU annual)
$720.00
Premium (one-time)
$999.00
Enterprise (annual)
$2400.00
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CrowdCompassSlido
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$144 per year
Additional DetailsAdditional users are extra $100.00 - $600.00
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Community Pulse
CrowdCompassSlido
Considered Both Products
CrowdCompass
Chose CrowdCompass
It has been a while since I have used a tool other than CrowdCompass for app builds. However, when I did previously use a variety of tools, I often felt that CrowdCompass had better functionality and integration opportunities than the other tools. Attendee management and …
Chose CrowdCompass
CrowdCompass is for just the app features whereas Cvent Event Management has all the features in one.
Chose CrowdCompass
We did not look to other mobile applications when purchasing CrowdCompass as we were also purchasing Cvent registration. We liked that the two products integrated which meant we only needed to upload data once.
Chose CrowdCompass
We currently use both. Both products are similar in the way we need to use them. The reason for using both is for the two different registration platforms they each are connected with.
Chose CrowdCompass
I have only used CrowdCompass for apps so I don't have much to say on other companies. We did look at DoubleDutch last year but decided to stay with CrowdCompass. And then they bought DoubleDutch so ultimately it was a good decision. There were some good features in DD that …
Chose CrowdCompass
We haven't used any other product like CrowdCompass.
Chose CrowdCompass
CrowdCompass offers a lot more in terms of networking, sponsorship, and gamification. We also would not have been able to go without printed materials is we had used Sched. The return on investment for using CrowdCompass, even though it was more expensive, made switching to the …
Chose CrowdCompass
DoubleDutch definitely had a more robust social platform. Allowing us to see who liked posts on the activity feed and easier sharing externally. However, CrowdCompass excels in overall look/feel and ability to customize details. The appointment feature has also been critical …
Chose CrowdCompass
Core-apps is a little buggy and doesn't work super well. We only use it for our Annual Convention because they are the only app vendor that can handle our thousands of sessions and hours of programming that we need to display on the app. Otherwise, CrowdCompass is superior in …
Chose CrowdCompass
I don't recall the platform we used before Crowd Compass—some small startup I believe. I've not reviewed any other platform.
Chose CrowdCompass
We primarily utilize Crowd Compass due to Cvent integration. We are a robust user of Cvent, which makes Crowd Compass very easy to build out and have all the registration information for attendees.
Chose CrowdCompass
There were 2 apps that got an "A" grade, CrowdCompass and Follow Me. CrowdCompass's finance model was more tolerable as a vendor fee than the revenue-share model for Follow Me. All of the others had significant deficiencies by comparison.
At the time, CrowdCompass was one of …
Chose CrowdCompass
We selected CrowdCompass because of the cost, and an effort to ease the legwork on the planning side. We had a registration system prior to CrowdCompass, but it did not offer an onsite app. We used CrowdCompass at an industry event and felt it was perfect for our event.
Chose CrowdCompass
We currently use Cvent Event Management and it works well to use them together or integrate them. I prefer not to use social tables, another Cvent program, because it is often times much more simplified if creating on your own. I think CrowdCompass is a great mix of …
Chose CrowdCompass
CrowdCompass gamification is too static. MeetingPlay allows us to have multiple concurrent tracks with different questions assigned with defined time slots to defined attendees. MeetingPlay allows us to checkbox an agenda item as that item is created to also appear in personal …
Chose CrowdCompass
Compared to Whova, CrowdCompass offered me way more functionalities even if not all of them were useful for me at the beginning. It was offering me more flexibility and evolution possibilities which ended up being needed quickly.
Compared to EventMobi, two factors helped me make …
Chose CrowdCompass
CrowdCompass works together with them in a seamless fashion.
Chose CrowdCompass
Crowdcompass is a pretty solid tool. The integration with Cvent does not require any technical resources, it is literally clicking a few buttons which is a must for us. It has really helped to cut down on the build time by not having to re-create all of the content—really …
Chose CrowdCompass
Very similar, now that Cvent owns QM as well, im sure they will soon be integrated.
Chose CrowdCompass
The ability to integrate with CventFlex registration was amazing compared to the lack of that functionality with Eventmobi. The product was intuitive for our attendees and looked sleek and professional. It was great to have the polling functionality within the app and have …
Chose CrowdCompass
Crowdcompass integrates with Cvent, our event management platform. It is fairly easy and automatic. We chose it simply for this reason, but have been very satisfied with it. The other apps just don’t have the user-friendly administration as well the user-friendly attendee …
Slido
Chose Slido
Slido beats Zoom’s built-in polling by offering more interactive features like live Q&A and detailed polls. It works smoothly with Zoom, making webinars more engaging. I chose Slido because it makes meetings more interactive and allows for better audience participation.


Chose Slido
Kahoot feels more like a kids game and I've used it for fun events, it doesn't feel appropriate for a professional setting or workshop. It also doesn't integrate right into Google slides as a seamless part of the presentation.
Chose Slido
Slido is an easier "out of the box" experience. I would equate Slido to being something a 5th grader could use....as opposed to SurveyMonkey possibly needing a 12th grader. This is not to lighten the experience....it simply means that Slido will be more approachable by a …
Chose Slido
We chose Slido for its real-time engagement, seamless integration, and effective Q&A management, making it ideal for company-wide meetings and training sessions.
Chose Slido
It is easier to use, has better interaction, and has a Q&A platform. Slido has an anonymous Q&A feature which Microsoft doesn't have.
Chose Slido
Because its more cost effective and as well as it has a great user interface which helps better user and software engagement compared to other software. Quite happy with them and the way they have several features in the software. Secondly, it's efficient and reliable compared …
Chose Slido
I was not involved in the selection of Slido. But yes I like it.
Chose Slido
Slido has various upsides when compared to Kahoot or Quizizz. Firstly, Slido offers live video integration so people don't have to switch tabs to interact with us during events or webinars. Secondly, Slido has multiple options like MCQs, rating and ranking for polls which …
Chose Slido
As we already work with Cisco that was a big bonus in our decision. But otherwise Slido presented itself as the best candidate as we were already used to it and provided great value, as well it provided integration with other products we use out of the box. And provided …
Chose Slido
I was familiar with Kahoot in the participant view and was actually very fond of it. When Slido became a part of the Cisco Webex offer, I was thrilled to be in a Win-Win position, since I already was a Cisco Webex user and from that point forward, Slido is my engagement tool!
Chose Slido
Before Slido we used in build functionality and tried to customize something in Miro & Figma. Slido is much easier to use and also the in-build analytics are worth using it.
Chose Slido
The template options Slido offers. It's easy to use, and very user-friendly You can display live responses. You can interact real-time through Slido.
Chose Slido
Monday did not have the option to do surveys in real time and combine the results live.
Chose Slido
It's as simple as just Microsoft Word Visual Basic. We used to use that. Just a lot more cumbersome with the program and setup. Can be buggy depending on the browser operating system that you're running it on. Nothing specific for surveys. This was the first one we got that's …
Chose Slido
I think it is the only tool that supports Slovenian language. Slido is working so well, we didn't really consider using other tools, but I see them used in similar scenarios.
Chose Slido
Slido's interface is much better than Kahoot's. The application is lighter and much more intuitive.
Chose Slido
I haven't evaluated other competitors, as I have seen Slido in action at an event and I was immediately hooked. That being said, I should bee looking at Slido's competitors, just to do my due diligence and ensure I'm familiar with the market landscape. I'm satisfied so far with …
Chose Slido
Zoom's polling is super basic and very limited. it gives you the ability to run polls but lacks the dynamic nature of Slido where we can run contests, word clouds, and different types of polls. Also, zoom's design is very basic and looks like what it is: in-meeting polling. …
Chose Slido
Kahoot! is a bit more fun but doesn't give you the detailed integration I get with Slido. The Slido data after the event is also much richer and more detailed.
Chose Slido
We choose Slido over the internal Q&A in the web conferencing we use because of its flexibility. Teams Live is a good example where you need to give moderators Producer rights to the whole event to be able see questions. This can give a wide range of people access to controls …
Chose Slido
Simple interface, easy to customise and share questions
Chose Slido
Slido does everything as well as or better than alternatives.
Features
CrowdCompassSlido
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
CrowdCompass
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Ratings
Slido
8.2
Ratings
2% below category average
Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Mobile Application00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
CrowdCompass
-
Ratings
Slido
8.6
Ratings
2% below category average
Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Event registration00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
CrowdCompass
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Ratings
Slido
8.6
Ratings
4% below category average
Live chat00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Audience polling00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Q&A00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Presentation Streaming00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
CrowdCompass
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Ratings
Slido
7.9
Ratings
6% below category average
User authentication00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Audience Engagement
Comparison of Audience Engagement features of Product A and Product B
CrowdCompass
-
Ratings
Slido
8.6
Ratings
4% below category average
Quizzes00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Survey Features00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Gamification Features00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Engagement Tracking Tools00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Best Alternatives
CrowdCompassSlido
Small Businesses
Whova
Whova
Score 8.9 out of 10
Whova
Whova
Score 8.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
Whova
Whova
Score 8.9 out of 10
Enterprises
Cvent Event Diagramming
Cvent Event Diagramming
Score 9.5 out of 10
Whova
Whova
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
CrowdCompassSlido
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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9.6
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Likelihood to Renew
7.0
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Usability
7.4
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8.0
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Availability
9.1
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-
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Performance
9.1
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-
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Support Rating
8.0
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9.1
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Online Training
7.3
(0 ratings)
-
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Implementation Rating
7.7
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-
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Configurability
8.2
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-
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Ease of integration
9.1
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Product Scalability
8.2
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Vendor post-sale
9.1
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Vendor pre-sale
9.1
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User Testimonials
CrowdCompassSlido
Likelihood to Recommend
CrowdCompass was the best part of Cvent each time I used it, from the ease of use to the customer service and handholding. I would recommend it for anyone using Cvent Event Management for an in-person event. I know Cvent just rolled out their virtual event hub though, so for virtual and hybrid events that are employing the Cvent family of tools, I would probably say CrowdCompass is unnecessary.
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It’s particularly suitable for large meetings and town halls, where it can run live polls and make the meeting more interactive. For less formal scenarios, such as small meetings and quick calls, or when the public is not particularly tech-savvy. All in all, it’s a great tool that can fit in a bunch of scenarios.
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Pros
  • Ease of use for the planner. CrowdCompass is an app that allows our onsite event managers to quickly and easily make changes to the agenda times and locations or send push notifications/alerts to attendees.
  • Ease of use for the attendee. User error is minimal with CrowdCompass. Download instructions are simple and clear. The use of icons within the app makes for a simple user experience.
  • Customer support. Our CrowdCompass support team has been phenomenal! They're always able to assist with any questions or with helping us find new ways to make our experience even more positive.
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  • Slido integrates well with Microsoft PowerPoint which is very much useful for us.
  • The post poll dashboard reports are very much insightful.
  • Shareable links are created easily with Slido. Also, this saves a lot of time and manual effort for us.
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Cons
  • Event apps are becoming consolidated into one platform app that contains events from all the clients who use it.
  • No branding of your own app with your own name and your attendees having to download a third-party app with events other than just yours available in it.
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  • I miss the Slack integration; they used to have this and they deprecated it in the last year or so.
  • I believe they have a nice integration for PowerPoint, would be nice if they had something similar with google slides since that is what we typically use internally.
  • We use the word cloud feature often and sometimes answers seem to get lost (as in don't show up at all) on the screen. for example, an answer will be there, then as more answers come in it disappears, and when we get to a certain threshold of answers it somehow pops back up again. It's not the worst but sometimes someone will ping me that their submission didn't make the word cloud and they're bummed.
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Likelihood to Renew
We have been using CrowdCompass for 3 years and it has all of the capabilities and functionality that we need, it's easy to use, and Cvent is always implementing new features and enhancements to keep up with the latest trends and technology.
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The ease of use above everything else@ The power of questions used in such a user-friendly way. The fact that everybody now has a cell phone allows this tool to be used everywhere and in all kinds of group interactions. The sheer joy of seeing the results on your phone right away! Transparency rules!
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Usability
From the build perspective, its very simple and intuitive. You can either go basic or dig in and provide some interesting features and functions to provide a well-rounded event app experience. From the user perspective, its easy to use and navigate the app, plus the ability to interact and engage is a huge bonus
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The one reason I choose a tool for my workshop over other tools is their usability. I need a tool that my audience will be able to use adequately very rapidly. The learning curve has to be very steep. I never have the time to "train" my client on a new tool. They are always in a rush and there should not be anytime wasted in learning how to use a new tool. Slido provides me with great functionalities that are easyly learned in a live environment , be it virtual or in a face to face situation.
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Reliability and Availability
Have not had any issues with availability
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It is available all the time as it doesn't create issues while using.
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Performance
Have had no issues
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It's great working and doing collaboration. Require more working on page reloading
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Support Rating
Once we paid for our apps, I felt like I was left to learn on my own. There are plenty of Help articles available, but no training sessions. I'm a visual learner and having to poke around and use trial and error to build the apps took way too much valuable time away from other parts of my job. It was frustrating and I brought it up with my CrowdCompass contact, but was told that they don't provide any training sessions and if I had questions I should refer to the Help articles or call support.
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I had to use the support for this tool only once. The response was very rapid, very professional and fulfilled my needs immediately. Online support services are sometimes advertised only to lure people into buying the product but and non-existent or difficult to use afterwards. Not with Slido. This was not an automated chatbot and the direct contact really helped me
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In-Person Training
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It was very helpful knowing the software and its features.
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Online Training
Our training team walked us through the first set up which really helped me to learn where everything is located as well as all of the features available
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I find that training is very informative as it helps understanding the software usages and implementation. It gives the usgaes area and how to create gamification and live Q&A section so that you can use in live team meetings and workshops. It is very useful in training and webinars where a large pool of people are there.
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Implementation Rating
Don't wait to register with Apple and Google. You can do a lot of prep work prior to setting up CrowdCompass for integration.
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Alternatives Considered
CrowdCompass is the only mobile app that we have used or looked at. They are on the pricey side, but their integration with Cvent makes the cost worth it. With any other mobile app, we would have to either re-enter the event details or pay to have a custom API created
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The real-time polling and Q&A features are seamless.
Participants can ask questions and vote on them, allowing for dynamic
interaction during presentations. Plus, Slido integrates well with popular presentation tools like
PowerPoint and Google Slides, and the Interface is awesome for both me as a host and for my participants to navigate.
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Scalability
works great no matter what type of program or how many people attending
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It very scalable to large pool audiences during live townhall or meetings.
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Return on Investment
  • It's had a positive impact financially because it integrates with Cvent.
  • It's a much quicker process to build and design, saving staff hours of work.
  • Unlike our old app system, we have more control over the content of this app. We can make our own edits and additions without depending on external people to make those for us.
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  • Slido helped us increase student engagement which resulted in improved academic results for our students
  • The Q&A feature helped us answer questions we received from parents and audeince during live events which resulted in increased admissions in our educational institution
  • The gamification of polls and surveys helped us attract a lot of audience and made the meetings interactive
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ScreenShots

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