Best Polly Alternative
Purpose-built standups with AI summaries. No per-user fees or survey bloat.
Kollabe
Purpose-built standup tool for remote and hybrid teams
$29/month
per team Space, unlimited users & standups
Start standups instantly, no signup required
AI-powered standup summaries and insights
Async standups for distributed teams
Recurring scheduling and automated reminders
Email notifications and browser-based access
Customizable standup questions and formats
Polly
Survey and standup platform for Slack and Teams
$3/user/mo
$3/user/month for standups (AgilePolly), general polls/surveys priced separately per license
Slack and Microsoft Teams support
Surveys, polls, and standup check-ins
100+ survey and standup templates
Analytics dashboard with trends
Automated workflow triggers
The Bottom Line
See Kollabe Standups in Action
Watch how easy it is to run async or live standups with your team. This quick demo shows a standup session in Kollabe.
No signup needed - start standups instantly
Async updates for distributed teams
AI-powered summaries highlight blockers
Email reminders and shareable standup links
Feature Comparison
Both platforms offer core standup functionality, but differ in their approach to async workflows, AI features, and integrations.
Feature
Kollabe
Polly
No Signup Required
AI Summaries
Custom Questions
Async Updates
Rich Text & Multimedia
Scheduling / Recurring
Notifications & Reminders
Data Export
Mobile Optimization
Platform Access
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User Satisfaction
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Instant Setup
No IT tickets, no installations. Start your first standup in seconds
Cost Savings
Save up to 70% compared to enterprise standup tools
Time Saved
AI summaries save 10+ minutes per standup
Team Productivity
Better visibility into blockers improves sprint outcomes
Pros and Cons
Kollabe
Kollabe Advantages
Zero friction setup - start standups without accounts
AI-powered summaries surface blockers automatically
Both async and live standup formats supported
Customizable questions fit your team's workflow
Mobile-first design works on all devices
Transparent pricing with generous free tier
Kollabe Limitations
Advanced features require premium subscription
No native desktop app, web-only
No offline mode available
Newer platform with growing feature set
Polly
Polly Advantages
Strong Slack and Teams integration
Comprehensive survey and polling tools
100+ templates for various use cases
Analytics dashboard with trends
Automated workflow triggers
Polly Limitations
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
Standups are secondary to surveys
No AI-powered standup summaries
No visual standup interface beyond chat
Setup complexity for standup-specific use
Which Tool Is Right for Your Team?
Choose Kollabe If:
You want to start standups without signup barriers
Your team needs both async and live standup formats
You value AI-powered summaries to highlight blockers
Mobile access is important for your distributed team
You want a platform-agnostic solution with no app installs
You want customizable standup questions
You want transparent, affordable pricing
Choose Polly If:
Teams wanting surveys alongside standups
Organizations on both Slack and Teams
Teams needing polling and voting features
Groups wanting automated workflow triggers
Teams with diverse engagement needs
Making the Switch
Polly is great for surveys and polls with standup add-ons. If you need purpose-built standups with AI summaries and no per-user fees, Kollabe delivers a more focused standup experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching to Kollabe for standups
Switching is incredibly simple! Since Kollabe requires no signup to start, you can run your next standup on Kollabe immediately. Just share the Kollabe link with your team.
Kollabe offers transparent, team-based pricing at $29/month for unlimited users and standups. Most standup bots charge per user, which adds up fast. Kollabe also has a generous free tier.
Yes! Kollabe uses industry-standard encryption for all data. Your standup data is private and secure, with optional password protection for sensitive sessions.
Kollabe includes all core standup features: async updates, AI summaries, custom questions, scheduling, email notifications, and data export. We focus on what teams actually need.
We provide live chat, email support, detailed documentation, and video tutorials. Premium customers get dedicated onboarding assistance. Our average response time is under 2 hours.
Yes! You can start using Kollabe immediately without any signup! For premium features, we offer a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
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