Compared
How to create a free voting poll, five tools compared
Every tool here makes a free poll you can share by link. They differ in what the options are. For words, any free poll maker works. For a live audience in a meeting, use a presentation tool. When the options are pictures, such as outfits, logos, photos or contest entries, you want a tool that shows them side by side at full size.
Side by side
| Tool | Best for | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PicJury | A vote between pictures: photos, designs, outfits or contest entries side by side | Free, no ads. No account for you or the voters | Photos only, 2 to 6 per poll (up to 30 with the contest pack); no text-only polls |
| StrawPoll | A quick text poll shared by link | Free plan with ads: unlimited polls and participants | Custom image upload is on paid plans only |
| Poll Maker | Text polls, surveys and quizzes | Free, unlimited polls and votes; voters never need an account | Free polls show a badge; image and media questions are listed on paid plans, from $19 a month |
| Slido | Live polls with an audience during a meeting or event | See its pricing page | Made for live sessions, not for a link that stays open for days |
| Google Forms | A longer survey with several questions | Free | Several steps to put a photo in each option; one vote per person requires Google sign-in |
Facts about other tools checked in November 2026 on their own pages. Write to help@picjury.app if something changed.
Which one to pick
- The options are words and you need a link fast: StrawPoll or Poll Maker.
- The audience is in the room or on a call right now: Slido.
- You need several questions and written answers: Google Forms.
- The options are pictures and people should see them side by side: PicJury. Upload 2 to 6 photos and share the link.
When PicJury is not the right tool: PicJury is only for votes between pictures. For a text-only question, a general poll maker is quicker.
Questions
How do I take a poll for free?
Pick a free tool, type the question, add the options and share the link by text, email or social media. If the options are photos, upload them to PicJury instead of typing them, and voters see every picture side by side.
Which free poll maker lets you vote on pictures?
PicJury is built for it: every option is a photo, free, with no account for anyone. Some general poll makers support images on paid plans only.
Can people vote without signing up?
In PicJury, yes: the link opens in any browser and one tap is a vote. It counts one vote per device and network by default.
Can I make the poll anonymous?
PicJury polls are anonymous: nobody, including you, sees who voted for which photo.
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