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Start with the plans page at mentimeter.com/plans and match three things to how you actually present: the interactive features you need, the number of participants per session, and how often you run sessions. Mentimeter's site confirms the core feature set — Word Cloud, Quiz, Poll, Open Ended, and Surveys — and that it is built for meetings, classes, and events, with "500+ million users worldwide." The site does not publish tier names, prices, or participant caps in the material available here, so treat those as things to verify on the plans page rather than assume.
Match features to your session type
Mentimeter groups its interactive formats around different goals. Use this to decide which features are must-haves before you compare tiers:
| Feature | What it does | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Poll | Participants vote on set options | Quick temperature checks, decisions |
| Quiz | Questions with set correct answers | Classes, training, knowledge checks |
| Word Cloud | Visualizes participant input in real time | Brainstorms, icebreakers, theme spotting |
| Open Ended | Collects and displays free-text responses | Feedback, questions, idea capture |
| Surveys | Structured response collection | Pre/post-event input, follow-up |
If your use case is a classroom quiz, Quiz is non-negotiable. If it's a large town hall, Word Cloud and Poll matter more. List your two or three essential formats first — that shortlist narrows the plan comparison faster than scanning every feature.
Size the plan to your audience and frequency
Two variables drive most plan decisions:
- Participants per session. A 15-person team meeting and a 500-person event have different requirements. Check the participant limit stated for each tier on the plans page and compare it to your largest expected session, not your average one.
- Sessions per month or year. A teacher running weekly classes has different needs than someone presenting twice a year. Frequency affects whether a higher tier pays off.
A practical rule: pick the tier that covers your busiest realistic session, then confirm the next tier up only if you expect to grow past it within the billing period.
Check what each plan includes before committing
The plans page is the authoritative source for inclusions. When reviewing it, confirm:
- Feature access — whether Quiz, Surveys, or other formats are limited or excluded on lower tiers.
- Participant caps — the maximum audience size per session.
- Usage limits — how many presentations or sessions are allowed.
- Collaboration and admin needs — whether multiple presenters or team accounts are required.
The site's pricing signals point only to the plans page; prices and payment details are not stated in the available material, so read them directly there rather than relying on secondhand summaries.
A quick decision path
- Occasional presenter, small audience: start with the entry tier and confirm it includes your essential formats.
- Recurring classroom or training use: prioritize Quiz access and a participant cap above your largest class.
- Large events or frequent sessions: compare tiers on participant limits and usage volume first, features second.
Before committing, run one real session on the tier you're considering — Mentimeter's join-by-code flow makes it easy to test with a small group and confirm the features and limits match your expectations.