VoteGenerator is a free online poll maker with ranked-choice voting and no sign-up. This page compares it with the tools people most often consider alongside it.
Both create polls without an account. VoteGenerator adds ranked-choice voting, rating scales, image polls, meeting scheduling, RSVP tracking, and multi-question surveys. StrawPoll is faster for a single quick multiple-choice question and has a larger existing user base.
Google Forms is stronger for long forms, conditional logic, and Sheets integration. VoteGenerator offers ranked-choice voting, meeting scheduling, live visual results, and voting without a Google account. Choose Forms for data collection; choose VoteGenerator for group decisions.
Mentimeter and Poll Everywhere are built for live audiences in a presentation, with word clouds and quiz modes. VoteGenerator is built for asynchronous polls that people answer on their own time via a shared link. If you need to run a poll from a slide deck in front of a room, those tools fit better.
VoteGenerator includes ranked-choice (instant-runoff) voting on its free plan, with 3 active polls and up to 100 responses. Verify current limits on each competitor's pricing page before deciding, as free tiers change often.