StrawPoll Alternative — LivePolls
Live results, lead capture, and embed-anywhere widgets. Free to start.
Quick verdict
StrawPoll Quick public polls with no signup. It's one-off anonymous polls shared via link. LivePolls covers the same use case but adds live result animation, free lead capture, and an embeddable widget — useful if you want poll engagement to drive newsletter signups or live in a blog post.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | LivePolls | StrawPoll |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time live results | Yes | Refresh required |
| Lead capture (email gate) | Yes (free) | No |
| Embeddable widget | Yes | Yes |
| Public REST API | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Webhooks | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Custom branding | Yes (Pro) | Yes (Pro) |
| Free poll limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Data as of 2026-05-10. StrawPoll pricing: Free; Pro from $9/mo..
When StrawPoll is the better choice
If you only need a single anonymous yes/no with zero follow-up and want the most recognizable brand name in your share link.
When LivePolls wins
If you want live results that update without a page refresh, lead capture for newsletter growth, or an embeddable widget you can drop into a blog post.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is LivePolls really a free StrawPoll alternative?
- Yes. Creating polls, sharing them, and capturing emails are all free with no per-poll limits. Pro ($9/mo) removes the LivePolls badge on embeds and unlocks the API/webhooks.
- Can I import my StrawPoll polls into LivePolls?
- Not directly. StrawPoll doesn't expose an export. You can recreate a poll in LivePolls in under 30 seconds via the create page.
- Do StrawPoll polls update live the way LivePolls does?
- No. StrawPoll requires a page refresh to see new votes. LivePolls uses Supabase Realtime so results animate as votes come in.
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