Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Applause

Host watch parties, invite people and applaude the speakers!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Applause launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Open Feedback▲66

   Open source speaker feedbacks for meetup/conferences/summit

   2020 · openfeedback.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Crowdcast▲179

   Where the world gathers — Reach, engage, and grow your community with online events.

   2015 · crowdcast.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Stream▲309

   Make money from virtual events hosted on Zoom

   2020 · joinstream.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   hear, hear!▲191

   Ask anybody, anything. Together, we will get an answer.

   2019 · hearhear.app · its alternatives →

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   Audience Reacts▲185

   Feel the room, one emoji at a time

   2023 · reactions.stagetimer.io · its alternatives →

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   TalkEze▲190

   Speaker note for screen recording and online meetings

   2023 · gemoo.com · its alternatives →

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   Virtual Venue by Mixily▲192

   Host custom video gatherings right in your website

   2021 · mixily.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Speaker Directory by HeySummit▲203

   Guests for your next event or podcast - or submit yourself!

   2020 · heysummit.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Audience Feedback for Creators▲205

   Get questions/feedback from your audience directly to Notion

   2021 · phuctm97.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Fundo▲122

    Virtual events platform designed especially for creators 🎟

    2020 · area120.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Remix▲176

    Fun, social audio spaces for your next virtual event

    2021 · google.com · its alternatives →

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    Good Audience ▲92

    Build an audience the smart way

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Who This?▲77

    Yelp for public speaker reviews

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    SpeakPulse▲220

    Become a better speaker 🗣️

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Reslash Virtual Party▲134

    Host the best virtual party ever

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Reacting Live▲68

    Boost audience interaction with reactions to presentations

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Just Connect: Act As If You're The Host Of The Event, Miwa Gardger-Page, Strategic Partner Manager @Google▲60

    Networking Tip #6: Act like a host at events

    2017 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Decky▲141

    Gather feedback from Discord. Deliver real-time updates.

    2022 · codecks.io · its alternatives →

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    Feedback Rivers▲113

    Make customer feedback visible and actionable

    2024 · feedbackrivers.com · its alternatives →

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    Answerthepublic▲120

    Insights that answer your audience's questions

    2025 · answerthepublic.com · its alternatives →

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    Eventletter▲93

    Host paid virtual events and sell event recordings with ease

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Presentii▲95

    Measure audience interest as you present

    2021 · presentii.com · its alternatives →

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    Voxes▲82

    Collect and manage feedback with more precise voting system

    2020 · asauvage.com · its alternatives →

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    Parlor's New Announcement & Feedback Hub▲110

    A free in-product hub for announcements, feedback & support.

    2020 · parlor.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →