--- title: "Live Polls - Real-Time Audience Polling | formals.io" description: "Create live polls in seconds. Real-time results, anonymous voting, and multiple poll types. Works on any device. Free plan available." lang: en json-ld: --- [formals .io ](/) Features Solutions [Pricing](/pricing)[Blog](/blog)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) [Sign In](https://app.formals.io/login)[Get Started](https://app.formals.io/signup) #1 Live Polling Software # Create Instant Live Polls That Drive Engagement Transform passive audiences into active participants with our powerful poll maker. Create polls in seconds, gather instant feedback, and visualize results in real-time. [Start Free Forever](https://app.formals.io/signup) 30 sec To Create Zero Setup Real-Time Results Active Polls 5 Participants 1,247 #### What feature matters most? Live Real-time results 68% Anonymous voting 22% Easy sharing 10% 1,247 votes +24 this minute Response Rate 98% Above average Avg. Time 4.2s Per response New vote! Features ## Everything You Need for Powerful Polling Professional features that make audience engagement effortless ### Create Polls in Seconds No complicated setup or technical knowledge required. Type your question, add options, and launch instantly. ### Real-Time Results Watch responses flow in with dynamic visualizations. Results update live as participants vote. ### Anonymous or Identified Choose anonymous voting for honest feedback or identified for accountability. Mix both in one session. ### Unlimited Participants From small teams to large conferences, handle any audience size with consistent performance. ### Multiple Poll Types Multiple choice, rating scales, rankings, yes/no, multi-select, and open text responses. ### Flexible Display Options Show results immediately or after voting closes. Display counts or percentages. You control everything. Poll Types ## Poll Types for Every Situation ### Multiple Choice Single-answer polls with up to 10 options. Perfect for quick decisions and opinion gathering. ### Rating Scales Star ratings, numeric scales, or custom ranges for satisfaction measurement and evaluations. ### Ranking Polls Have participants order options by preference. Ideal for prioritization and preference analysis. ### Open Text Collect qualitative feedback with free-text responses. Word cloud visualization available. Use Cases ## Perfect for Every Scenario [ ### Corporate Meetings Make decisions democratically and efficiently. Ensure quiet voices are heard equally. ](/solutions/all-hands-meetings)[ ### Education Instantly assess student understanding. Create inclusive classroom environments. ](/solutions/education)[ ### Events & Conferences Speakers adjust content based on audience knowledge. Sessions become conversations. ](/solutions/conferences)[ ### Webinars Regular polls prevent zone-out during long sessions. Interactive elements boost retention. ](/solutions/webinars) Why formals ## Why Organizations Choose FORMALS Polls Zero setup - start polling in 30 seconds No app downloads for participants Works on any device with a browser Beautiful real-time visualizations Export results for deeper analysis Integrate with existing tools GDPR compliant and secure 99.9% uptime guarantee "FORMALS polls transformed our meetings from monologues to dialogues." Robert Chen, CEO "My students are 3x more engaged since I started using FORMALS polls." Maria Rodriguez, Professor "FORMALS polls increased our conference engagement by 85%." Lisa Park, Event Director [ Now Available in Slack New Run polls directly in your Slack channels. Your team votes without leaving the conversation. ](/integrations/slack) [ Now Available in Discord New Run polls in any Discord server. Paste a link or use /formals poll — works in threads, voice channels, and DMs. ](/integrations/discord) FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How quickly can I create a poll? ### Do participants need to download an app? ### How many people can participate in a poll? ### Can I run anonymous polls? ## Ready to Engage Your Audience? Join thousands of organizations using formals to create engaging polls that drive participation. [Start Free Forever](https://app.formals.io/signup) [formals .io ](/) The complete audience response system for live engagement. 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