Is btsfn a good Slido alternative?

Yes. btsfn offers all Slido's Q&A, polls, and word cloud features plus quiz scoring with leaderboards, AI generation, and 225 template packs. btsfn Pro is $5/mo vs Slido's $13.99/mo.

Does btsfn have Q&A like Slido?

Yes. btsfn has an Open Text slide type for live Q&A sessions where participants submit questions and responses that appear in a live scrolling feed on the presentation screen.

How many participants can join a btsfn session?

Unlimited on all plans including free. Slido's free plan is limited to 100 participants and 3 polls per event.

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Feature comparison

btsfn vs Slido — 2026

Feature	btsfn	Slido
Free plan participants	Unlimited	100 only
Free plan polls	Unlimited sessions	3 polls per event
Starting price (paid)	$5 / month	$13.99 / month
Quiz scoring + leaderboard	✓	✗
AI content generation	✓	✗
Live Q&A (open text)	✓	✓
Word cloud	✓	✓
Live polls	✓	✓
Rating scale	✓	✓
225 template packs	✓	✗
Advanced analytics	✓	Basic only
Import from Excel/PDF	✓	✗
No Cisco/Webex required	✓ Standalone	Cisco ecosystem

Why teams switch from Slido

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Standalone platform

Slido is built for Cisco/Webex meetings. btsfn works independently in any browser — no video platform required.

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Full quiz mode

Slido has no quiz scoring. btsfn adds streak rewards, leaderboards, and points — essential for training and education.

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64% cheaper

btsfn Pro is $5/mo. Slido's comparable plan is $13.99/mo. Both have unlimited participants — btsfn has far more features.

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AI generation

Generate complete presentations from a topic description. Slido requires all content to be created manually.

Frequently asked questions

Does btsfn work without a video conferencing platform?

Yes. Unlike Slido which is tightly integrated with Cisco Webex, btsfn is a fully standalone platform. Run live sessions in person, via any video call (Zoom, Teams, Meet), or async — no integration required.

Does btsfn have live Q&A like Slido?

Yes. btsfn's Open Text slide type creates a live Q&A feed where participants submit responses that scroll on the presenter's screen in real time — the same experience as Slido's signature Q&A feature.

How does pricing compare to Slido?

btsfn Pro is $5/month with unlimited participants and all features. Slido's Basic plan starts at $13.99/month. btsfn is 64% cheaper for comparable functionality, and adds quiz scoring and AI generation that Slido doesn't offer.

Better than Slido — at a fraction of the price

All the Q&A and polling features plus quiz scoring, AI generation, and 225 templates. Free to start.

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Free plan · Unlimited participants · No Cisco required