Frequently Asked Questions

Bantr is a live debate platform for structured intellectual discourse. Users host or join real-time audio and video debates where an audience watches, votes in live polls, and can request to join the stage as a speaker. Debates are organized with pro/con sides, giving every argument a clear position.

No. Bantr (bantr.online) is a debate platform exclusively focused on structured intellectual discourse. It is not related to any dating app. Bantr is built for live debates, real-time audience voting, and meaningful public argument.

Yes. Bantr is free to sign up and use. The free tier lets you watch debates, join as an audience member, vote in polls, and host debates up to 1 hour with up to 2 debaters and 5 rooms per day. Bantr Pro ($12.99/mo or $10/mo billed annually) unlocks longer debates, up to 4 debaters, unlimited rooms, custom categories, and analytics.

During any live Bantr debate, audience members can vote in real-time binary polls between the pro and con sides. The vote split updates live as votes come in. Hosts can trigger polls at any point. The final tally is recorded when the debate ends.

Both. Anyone can watch a live Bantr debate without an account. To vote in polls, chat, or request to speak on stage, you need a free account. Hosts control who speaks: they can invite specific users to the stage or approve audience members who request to join.

Twitter Spaces is an unstructured live audio hangout with no debate format, no pro/con sides, and no audience voting. Bantr is purpose-built for structured debate: speakers are assigned pro or con positions, the host manages who speaks, and the audience votes in real-time polls to see who is winning the argument.

Join any live debate room as an audience member and click 'Request to Speak.' The host receives your request and can approve or deny it. If approved, you join the stage with your microphone and optional camera enabled.

Yes. Bantr is a web app that works on any device through your browser. No download required. You can also install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on iOS and Android.

Bantr has 10 debate categories: Politics, Technology, Philosophy, Science, Economics, Culture, Sports, Environment, Religion, and Fun. Bantr Pro users can create custom categories.

Bantr Pro is $12.99 per month or $10 per month billed annually. It includes debates up to 4 hours, up to 4 debaters on stage, unlimited debate rooms per day, custom debate categories, and debate analytics. Comes with a 7-day free trial.