Why EasyPoll is the Best Discord Poll Bot – A Great Alternative to Native Polls
Discord's native poll feature offers basic functionality, but it has significant limitations when compared to the advanced options EasyPoll provides. Whether you're looking for more control over poll creation, the ability to include images or limit responses, EasyPoll offers a more customizable and user-friendly experience. In this comparison, we'll show you how EasyPoll stands out as the best alternative to Discord's native polls.
| Feature | EasyPoll | Discord native Polls |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Polls | Yes | No |
| Hidden Polls | Yes | No |
| Maximum Possible Answers | 25 | 10 |
| Maximum Poll Duration | 30 days | 14 days |
| Individual Maximum Choices | Yes | No |
| Role-based Voting (Restrict Votes to Specific Roles) | Yes | No |
| Edit Polls | Yes | No |
| Text Above Poll Embed | Yes | No |
| Role Mentions in Poll Message | Yes | No |
| Add Images to Polls | Yes | No |
| Slash Commands | Yes | No |
| Normal Polls | Yes | Yes |
| Timed Polls | Yes | Yes |
| Permission-based Poll Creation (Restrict Who Can Create Polls) | Yes | Yes |
Anonymous and Hidden Polls
Discord native polls don't offer anonymous polling options.
EasyPoll allows you to create anonymous and hidden polls, helping you collect honest feedback or opinions without revealing voter identities.
Learn more about the different poll types
Maximum Possible Answers
Discord native polls are limited to just 10 possible answers.
EasyPoll allows you to add up to 25 answers, giving you much more flexibility to create detailed and complex polls.
Learn more about multiple choice polls
Maximum Poll Duration
Discord native polls are limited to 14 days.
EasyPoll lets you set a poll duration of up to 30 days, perfect for running long-term surveys or gathering feedback over weeks.
Learn more about creating polls with a duration
Individual Maximum Choices
Discord native polls let users select one or more options, but with no limit.
EasyPoll enables you to set a maximum number of choices per poll, so you can better manage responses and prevent over-selection.
Learn more about setting maximum choices in polls
Role-based Voting (Restrict Votes to Specific Roles)
Discord native polls don't let you restrict who can vote based on roles.
EasyPoll allows you to restrict voting to specific roles. This can be useful if you want to limit who can participate in a poll or create private polls for specific groups.
Learn more about allowed roles in polls
Edit Polls
Discord native polls do not offer the option to edit polls once they have been created.
EasyPoll allows you to easily edit polls even after they’ve been created. This feature is perfect for making adjustments like adding new answers or extending the poll duration without needing to start over.
Learn more about adding text above poll embeds
Text Above Poll Embed
Discord native polls do not support adding text above the poll embed.
EasyPoll gives you the flexibility to add context or instructions above your poll embed, making it easier to communicate with participants.
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Role Mentions in Poll Message
Discord native polls don't allow role mentions in the poll message.
EasyPoll lets you mention specific roles or users in the poll message, making it easy to notify relevant groups about the poll.
Learn more about mentioning roles in poll messages
Add Images to Polls
Discord native polls don't allow adding images to polls.
EasyPoll lets you attach images to your polls, which is perfect for adding visual context or making your polls more engaging.
Slash Commands
Discord native polls don't support slash commands.
EasyPoll uses slash commands, making it easier to create polls without leaving the chat.
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Normal and Time Polls
Both Discord native polls and EasyPoll support regular and time-limited polls. These allow you to create polls that automatically close after a set duration, making them ideal for time-sensitive feedback.
Learn more about time polls
Permission-based Poll Creation
With Discord native polls, anyone with the permission to create polls can do so.
EasyPoll lets you restrict poll creation to specific roles or users. This is perfect for preventing spam or ensuring that only trusted members can create polls.
Learn more about permissions