Mentimeter vs LectaMe: what is the difference and when to choose each?

Mentimeter and Lectame are often mentioned together, but they are fundamentally different tools. Mentimeter is an interaction layer that runs alongside your presentation; Lectame is a complete platform where presentation and interaction merge. In this article we will look at each scenario to see which tool makes more sense, how to migrate if you want to, and when Mentimeter truly remains the better choice.

The core difference in one paragraph

Mentimeter focuses on one problem: adding interaction to an existing presentation. Polls, word clouds, multiple‑choice quizzes — all via menti.com where participants join with a code. It works alongside PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides. Lectame solves a broader problem: building and presenting interactive lessons and trainings, with AI generation, layered depth for differentiation, and interaction embedded in the slides. Mentimeter is a tool; Lectame is a platform.

Feature comparison — more than a table

The simple “who has which feature” table lacks nuance. Here are the three dimensions that really matter:

1. Interaction types

Both tools support: multiple choice, open questions, word clouds, ranking, scales. Mentimeter adds: quiz competition mode with points, open‑ended Q&A board and image choice. Lectame adds: pin‑the‑spot on an image, layered slides that wrap interaction, and AI‑generated quiz questions based on your topic.

Who wins: Mentimeter for pure quiz energy and stand‑alone interactive elements. Lectame for interaction that is integrated with didactic structure.

2. Workflow

Mentimeter: open menti.com, create a presentation or add slides, share code, switch during your lesson between Mentimeter and your main presentation. Two tabs, two screens. Lectame: open lectame.com, enter a topic, AI builds a complete presentation including interaction, present in one tool. One tab, one tool.

Who wins: Lectame for those who teach or train weekly — the tool‑switching tax appears every lesson. Mentimeter for those who add a poll occasionally to an existing deck.

3. Preparation time

For a 30‑minute lesson with 5 interaction moments:

• Mentimeter only: 15‑25 min — formulate questions, build slides in the Mentimeter editor, export or embed alongside PowerPoint.
• PowerPoint + Mentimeter: 60‑90 min — create the PowerPoint first, then add Mentimeter, then test the integration.
• Lectame: 5‑10 min — AI generates the base (30 sec), you adjust, interaction is already included.

Who wins: Lectame with double speed. Mentimeter falls in between.

5 scenarios: which tool would you choose?

Scenario 1: MBO‑V teacher, 3 lessons per week

Marieke gives 3 lessons per week to a group of 24 students. She wants to embed interaction structurally, not just occasionally. Different levels in the class (N3 and N4 mixed).

More logical: Lectame. Weekly repetition makes the tool‑switching tax substantial, layered depth supports the level differences, AI speed saves preparation time each week. Mentimeter would only add separate questions — Lectame integrates them into the lesson flow.

Scenario 2: Keynote speaker at a conference

Joost speaks 4 times a year at large conferences (200+ people). His deck is visually developed in Keynote. He wants to embed 2‑3 polls for audience engagement.

More logical: Mentimeter. No weekly repetition, no need for didactic structure, he already has a visual deck. Lectame would force him to change his workflow dramatically for little benefit.

Scenario 3: L&D manager at a large company

Sander leads onboarding trainings for new employees, plus compliance trainings. He wants measurable results per participant and the possibility for self‑study.

More logical: Lectame. Quiz results per participant, learning‑path mode for self‑study at home, scalability via Team plan. Mentimeter does not offer a self‑study mode and is mainly live‑oriented.

Scenario 4: HBO researcher gives 1 lecture per year

Esther conducts research and gives one guest lecture per year to PhD students. She wants to gauge the audience’s knowledge level at the start and their interest at the end.

More logical: Mentimeter. Two separate polls, no weekly return on investment to learn a new platform. Lectame once a year is overkill.

Scenario 5: Trainer in the healthcare sector, blended programme

Tim leads a 6‑week blended training: 6 live sessions + self‑study in between. Each week 30 participants at different stages.

More logical: Lectame. The combination live + self‑study is exactly what Lectame’s learning‑path mode is built for — Mentimeter does not support an independent progression. Plus layered depth for different prior‑knowledge levels.

Migration step plan: from Mentimeter to Lectame

If you decide to switch — not mandatory, only if the scenarios above match — this is the step‑by‑step plan:

Step 1 — Inventory your top‑5 Mentimeter presentations

Open your Mentimeter dashboard and select the 5 presentations you use most. Not all 47 you ever created — only the evergreens. The rest can stay on Mentimeter until they automatically fall out of use.

Step 2 — Export or screenshot the content

Mentimeter has no direct export to Lectame. What does work: take screenshots or export to PowerPoint (PRO feature) and use those as reference. The interactive questions themselves must be re‑entered in Lectame — usually 3‑5 minutes per presentation.

Step 3 — Test in Lectame with AI generation

For your first presentation: use Lectame’s AI to generate a comparable structure. Provide the topic and audience — usually it produces a better structure than you originally had in Mentimeter. Adjust where needed.

Step 4 — Test with a small group

Before you overhaul your entire program: test Lectame in one lesson with one class. Pay attention to participant experience (do they join easily?), your own comfort with the tool, and whether the interaction data gives you what you need.

Step 5 — Do not migrate presentation 6-47

The biggest mistake in tool migration: trying to move everything at once. Only transfer your top‑5 evergreen slides, and build new presentations in Lectame from now on. The old Mentimeter content remains until you no longer need it — no rush.

Price comparison — fair

Plan	Mentimeter	Lectame
Free tier	Unlimited presentations, max. 2 questions per presentation	Up to 5 presentations, 10 AI generations/month, all interaction types
Paid Pro	€11.99/month (basic) or €24.99/month (pro)	From €9/month
Team/education	€7.99/month per user (min. 5)	Custom — contact us

Both tools are affordable. The price difference is not decisive — choose based on feature fit, not €2 per month.

When Mentimeter remains the more logical choice

Honestly, there are situations where Mentimeter still wins.

• You have a finished PowerPoint/Keynote deck that you don’t want to abandon. Mentimeter works around it; Lectame would force you to rewrite.
• Your audience already knows “menti.com” from previous sessions. Brand recognition has value — noticeable at conferences.
• You want a gamified quiz competition with points and music. Mentimeter’s Quiz Competition mode is built for that. Lectame’s quiz is more didactic, less game‑oriented.
• Your organization already has Mentimeter licences and solid SSO integration. The procurement hurdle may be larger than the benefit.

When Lectame is the logical choice

• You teach or train weekly or more often.
• You want to differentiate within a single class (layered slides).
• You work blended — live and self‑study with the same content.
• You want AI to help you build presentations.
• You want one tool instead of PowerPoint + Mentimeter + Kahoot.
• EU data hosting is a strict requirement for your organization.

Conclusion

Mentimeter is an excellent tool for what it is: an interaction layer alongside an existing presentation. For occasional polls and business keynotes it remains the standard. Lectame is built for those who teach or train structurally — the tool‑switching problem disappears and you get AI, layered depth and blended‑ready presentations.

The question is not “which is better?”. The question is: “for which type of work do you use it weekly?”. Answer that, and the choice makes itself.

Want to experience it yourself? Try Lectame for free — no account needed — and build a test presentation with polls and quizzes. Then you’ll see the difference in minutes.

Further reading

• Mentimeter alternative — Lectame (landing page with comparison table)
• Kahoot alternative — Lectame for classroom quizzes
• What is layered teaching? Definition + 6 examples
• 10 active learning activities that work digitally
• Compare Lectame with 7 other presentation tools

Sources

• Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., et al. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. PNAS, 111(23), 8410–8415.
• Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement. Routledge.
• Mentimeter Pricing (accessed May 2026): mentimeter.com/pricing