Top 5 QR Code Survey Tools for Events

What makes a good QR code survey tool for events

Event QR code survey tools need to do two things well: generate the QR code automatically (not as an add-on or manual step), and handle the response load of many people scanning simultaneously. A tool that requires you to generate QR codes through a third-party service adds friction; one that provides the QR code natively is simpler to deploy.

The audience experience matters as much as the presenter experience. The page that loads after scanning should be fast, mobile-optimized, and require zero friction to complete. Any extra steps — account creation, app download — kill response rates.

1. rifts.to — QR code generated automatically

Create a survey on rifts.to and the QR code appears automatically on the creation confirmation page. No third-party QR generator needed. No response limits. Respondents fill in an anonymous form — no account, no tracking. The QR code can be displayed on screen, screenshot into slides, or printed for physical use.

2. Mentimeter — QR code in paid tier

Mentimeter generates a QR code for your audience to join a poll, but this feature is paywalled (free tier uses a text code instead). The experience is polished and the results display is excellent. Worth evaluating for events where visual quality is a priority and budget is available.

3. Slido — event-focused QR code support

Slido generates a QR code for audience join. Best for events where Q&A moderation is the primary use case — the upvoting mechanism is better than any competitor. Free tier works for small events; large events require a paid plan.

4. Google Forms + QR generator

Google Forms doesn't generate a QR code natively, but the URL is stable and can be pasted into any free QR code generator (qr.io, qr-code-generator.com, etc.). A reasonable DIY option if you already use Google Workspace and don't mind the two-step QR creation process. No live results view.

5. Typeform

Typeform's share panel includes a QR code for each form. The form experience is excellent and completion rates are high. The 10-response monthly cap on the free tier makes it impractical for live event polling, but the tool is worth knowing for post-event surveys where design matters.