⚖️moomz vs Strawpoll: which one should you use in 2026?
Strawpoll has been the default "quick free poll" tool for over a decade. moomz is the newer, mobile-first, Gen Z take on the same idea. Both are free. Both let you create a poll in seconds without an account. Where they diverge is in feel, share flow, and what happens after the vote — so the right pick depends on how you plan to use it.
Feature comparison
Strawpoll covers the basics extremely well: multiple choice, ranked-choice (paid), date polls, image options on paid plans, embed widgets, duplicate-vote protection. It is closer to a configurable poll dashboard with workspaces and a backend. moomz is leaner on purpose — multiple choice with up to 6 options, image polls, anonymous voting, animated live results, a TikTok-style discover feed, profile pages, points and streaks. moomz adds a social layer Strawpoll doesn't have (you can see trending polls from other users, follow profiles, ask anonymous questions). Strawpoll is the better workshop tool, moomz is the better content-and-share tool.
Pricing
Strawpoll is freemium. The free tier is real and usable, but ranked-choice voting, advanced result protection, removing ads, custom branding, and CSV export sit behind paid plans starting around 16 dollars a month. moomz is fully free with no paid plan at the moment — every poll feature is unlocked, no ads, no email gating, no watermark on shared links. If you only run one poll a year, Strawpoll's free tier is fine. If you create polls often, moomz removes the friction of bumping into paywalls.
Anonymity & privacy
Both let voters answer without creating an account. Strawpoll associates votes with browser fingerprints and IP for duplicate detection — the data is logged but not displayed publicly. moomz uses an anonymous cookie token, votes are never tied to a public identity, and the database view exposed to the front-end strips any asker or voter ID. For sensitive topics inside a friend group, moomz feels safer because the UI never hints that someone could be tracked. For a corporate or classroom setting where you may need audit trails, Strawpoll's logging is actually useful.
When to pick which
Pick Strawpoll if you need ranked-choice, scheduled close dates, embeds on a corporate site, CSV export, or you already have a workspace there. Pick moomz if you want a fast, mobile-native, share-to-Insta-or-TikTok flow with animated results, optional anonymous Q&A on your profile, and zero paywall. For most casual polls ("pizza or sushi tonight?", "who's hosting Saturday?", "vote on my new haircut"), moomz is faster end-to-end. For a structured org survey, Strawpoll wins.
Ready-to-launch poll prompts
- 1Which one do you prefer?moomzStrawpollBoth — depends on the pollLaunch this poll
- 2What matters most in a poll tool?Free foreverRanked choiceAnonymityPretty UILaunch this poll
- 3How often do you create polls?WeeklyMonthlyOnce a yearFirst timeLaunch this poll
- 4Would you pay for ranked-choice voting?YesNoMaybe if cheapLaunch this poll
- 5Is Strawpoll's free tier enough?Yes totallyNo, paywalls kick in fastNever triedLaunch this poll
- 6Anonymous voting or named?AnonymousNamedOptional bothLaunch this poll
- 7Where do you share polls?Insta storyWhatsAppDiscordSlackLaunch this poll
- 8Mobile-first or desktop dashboard?Mobile-firstDesktopEqualLaunch this poll
Frequently asked
Q.Is moomz really free?+
Yes, 100% free. No account required to create or vote on a poll. No paywall, no ads, no watermark. Optional account just lets you keep a profile and track your created polls.
Q.Is Strawpoll free?+
Strawpoll has a free tier that covers basic multiple choice. Ranked-choice, custom branding, advanced anti-cheat, embed widgets without ads, and CSV export are behind paid plans starting around 16 dollars/month.
Q.Which one is better for Instagram or TikTok shares?+
moomz. The short moomz.com/xxxxx links preview nicely, the page is mobile-optimized, and you get one-tap share buttons to WhatsApp, X, Telegram, and Insta. Strawpoll links work but the landing page is heavier.
Q.Can both prevent duplicate voting?+
Yes. Strawpoll uses fingerprint + IP. moomz uses a per-poll cookie + a SQL unique constraint on (poll_id, voter_id). Neither is bulletproof against a determined cheater on a clean browser, both are fine for casual polls.
Q.Which one has ranked-choice voting?+
Strawpoll, on the paid plan. moomz does not currently support ranked-choice — it's on the roadmap if there's demand.
Q.Can I export results to CSV?+
Strawpoll: yes, paid. moomz: not yet — you can screenshot the live results page or copy numbers manually.
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