Otto, the simple and free alternative to Doodle
You may know Doodle for organizing polls with friends or colleagues. Otto offers the same simplicity, with no account creation and no limit on the number of polls.
Otto vs Doodle
| Otto | Doodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Account required to create a poll | No, neither for the organizer nor the participants | Yes, an account is now required to finalize a poll |
| Unlimited, free polls | Yes, no limit | No, only one active poll included in the free plan |
| Time to create | About 2 minutes, no account step | Slowed down by mandatory account creation |
Comparison based on Doodle's free plan as published on doodle.com (July 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Is Doodle free?
Doodle's free plan limits you to one active poll at a time and now requires creating an account to finalize a poll. A paid plan is needed for unlimited polls.
Is there a Doodle alternative with no account?
Yes: Otto lets you create a poll with no account creation at all, neither for the organizer nor the participants. It stays free, with no limit on polls.
How long does it take to create a poll on Otto?
About 2 minutes: choose your options, share the link, and your guests vote directly, no account to create.