Q&A Events is a focused live audience Q&A and polling platform. Simple flat per-event pricing from EUR 5, a moderator-first workflow, and a clean embed widget for streaming and event sites.
A factual comparison based on publicly available information at slido.com, reviewed on 8 May 2026. See the disclaimer below.
| Feature | Q&A Events | Slido |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per-event pricing - EUR 5 / 10 / 15 per event tier. No subscription. | Multiple plans available on slido.com (one-time, annual, education, enterprise) - check vendor for current pricing. |
| Hosting region | European Union. | European Union (Ireland and Germany), per slido.com security page. |
| Live Q&A | Yes - real-time, low-latency websockets. | Yes. |
| Audience polls | Yes - on Extended (EUR 10) and Pro (EUR 15) tiers. | Yes. |
| Quizzes | Not included - focus is on Q&A and polls. | Yes. |
| Word clouds | Yes - on the analytics page. | Yes. |
| Moderation tools | Approve, reply, hide, delete with one-tap actions. Multiple admins per event. Included on every paid tier. | Available on Professional and Enterprise plans (per slido.com/pricing). Tooltip describes it as: "Review incoming questions before your participants can see them." |
| Embed widget | Two-line iframe. Embed in any stream, website, OBS or studio screen. | Embed Slido functionality available - see Slido docs for current options. |
| Integrations | Iframe-based; works with anything that accepts a browser source or HTML embed. | Native integrations with PowerPoint, Webex, Google Slides, Microsoft Teams and Zoom (per slido.com). |
| Analytics & CSV export | Included on Extended and Pro tiers. | Yes - see Slido docs for tier inclusion. |
| Custom branding | Included on Pro tier. | Yes - see Slido docs for tier inclusion. |
| Anonymous questions | Configurable per event. | Yes - per the slido.com/pricing tooltip on Crowdsource questions: "Questions can be asked anonymously or with a name." |
Reviewed on 8 May 2026, based on publicly available information at slido.com. Pricing tiers, features and policies may have changed since this review - check slido.com for their latest plans.
Q&A Events charges a fixed amount per event - EUR 5 for Basic, EUR 10 for Extended, EUR 15 for Pro. No seat math, no annual minimum, no negotiating. If you run a handful of events per year, the per-event total is typically cheaper than an annual subscription.
Slido is a broad audience-engagement suite with quizzes, AI features and tight Microsoft / Cisco / Google integrations. Q&A Events focuses on live Q&A, audience polls and post-event surveys. If your event needs a tight Q&A loop more than slide-based quizzes or presentation-led interaction, the simpler tool may be the better fit.
The moderation queue is treated as a primary production surface. One-tap approve / reply / hide / delete. A "Go live" queue for production. Multiple admins per event. Built around the person running the room rather than the person presenting.
A two-line iframe snippet that drops into OBS browser sources, StreamYard, Restream, vMix or any web page. The Pro tier ships dedicated streaming overlays designed for broadcast production.
No tool is right for every team. Honest signals that Slido may suit you better:
If those do not describe you, Q&A Events is built for teams that need a focused live Q&A and polling workflow without a broader presentation suite.
Create an account, run your next event from EUR 5, and swap the embed code over from Slido whenever you are ready.