MeetingPulse
Audience response software
Event registration and ticketing software
Idea management software
Q&A platforms
Employee engagement software
Event management software
Knowledge management software
Talent management software
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$897 per year
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What is MeetingPulse
MeetingPulse is an audience response and meeting engagement platform used to run live polls, Q&A, word clouds, and feedback during meetings, trainings, and events. It targets facilitators, HR/people teams, and event organizers who need structured participation from in-room or remote audiences. The product emphasizes anonymity options and moderation controls to support sensitive topics and large-group facilitation. It is commonly deployed alongside web conferencing or presentation workflows rather than as a full event operations suite.
Broad interactive meeting toolkit
MeetingPulse supports common audience interaction formats such as live polling, Q&A, surveys, and idea collection. This breadth allows facilitators to use one tool across different engagement moments (icebreakers, knowledge checks, feedback). It reduces the need to switch between multiple point solutions during a session. The feature set aligns with what buyers expect in modern audience response platforms.
Anonymity and moderation controls
The platform includes options for anonymous participation, which can increase response rates for sensitive questions. Moderation features help manage inappropriate content and keep Q&A organized in larger sessions. These controls are useful for HR, DEI, and leadership forums where psychological safety matters. They also support compliance-oriented environments that require tighter facilitation.
Works for hybrid participation
MeetingPulse is designed for participants to join from their own devices, which fits hybrid and distributed meetings. This approach supports both in-room audiences and remote attendees without specialized hardware. It can be used in recurring internal meetings as well as one-off events. The device-based model is consistent with common enterprise meeting workflows.
Limited event operations depth
While it can be used in events, MeetingPulse is not primarily an end-to-end event management system. Organizations needing complex registration, ticketing, agenda building, exhibitor management, or attendee networking may require additional event platforms. This can increase integration and vendor management overhead. Buyers should validate whether event logistics are in scope or handled elsewhere.
Idea management is lightweight
Idea capture features typically focus on collecting and prioritizing input during a session rather than full lifecycle innovation management. Teams that need structured pipelines, stage gates, ownership workflows, and long-term portfolio tracking may find gaps. This can limit use for formal innovation programs beyond workshops. Fit depends on whether the goal is facilitation versus ongoing governance.
Not a full HR talent suite
Although it can support employee engagement activities (pulse checks, feedback), it is not a comprehensive talent management system. Capabilities such as performance reviews, compensation planning, learning administration, and HRIS-grade employee records generally sit outside audience response tools. Organizations may need to connect results to HR analytics or engagement platforms for broader programs. Buyers should confirm data export, reporting, and integration needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 25 attendees; Try all MeetingPulse modules; Crowdsourced Q&A and Brainstorming; Knowledge Base and live chat support; Free consultation to map your event; 14-day trial. |
| Q&A Only | $897 | 200 attendees; 2 moderators; Personalized onboarding and training; Word clouds + AI summaries; Multi-topic/panel/single-stream Q&A; Unlimited questions; Moderation & Q&A workflows; (Unlimited Q&A sessions for a year as stated). |
| Polling & Surveys | $897 | 200 attendees; 2 moderators; Personalized onboarding and training; PowerPoint integration; AI poll creation; Unlimited poll responses; Quizzes & leaderboards; Data comparison & analytics; (Yearly access). |
| Polling + Q&A | $1,697 | 300 attendees; 2 moderators; Includes onboarding and training; PowerPoint integration for live results; AI summaries and survey creation; Includes Registration module; Access controls. |
| Essential | $3,708 | One Admin seat; 250 attendees per meeting; Unlimited meetings all year; All MeetingPulse modules; Q&A and Polling; Full event management platform; Knowledge Base and live chat support. |
| Full Event | Listed on site (select package) | Full use of 13+ engagement modules; 500 attendees included (additional fee >500 $2.50 per attendee); 30-day usage timeline; Single logo & accent color (branded theming for a fee); Broadcast & production tools and integrations; Onboarding call and event support via Email & Chat; Onsite services available for additional fees. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | 500+ attendees per meeting; Volume-level pricing; Hybrid, live and virtual setup/support; Multi-language UX; Custom themes, CSS and white-label options; API, SSO, identity management; Personalized support, training & implementation. |
Additional participant/pricing add-ons (as listed on official site): +50 attendees: $395; +100 attendees: $595; +500 attendees: $2,495; +1000 attendees: $3,995; Per-person pricing shown for large tiers: $2.50 per participant (noted for >500) and $2.25 per participant (noted for 5000).
