The Bantr That Matters
Join live audio and video debates on topics that matter. Vote in real-time polls, chat with the community, and watch ideas battle it out.
Should AI be regulated by governments?
Sarah Chen
AI Researcher
Marcus Rivera
Tech Entrepreneur
Pick a side and vote in the room
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Everything You Need to Debate
A complete platform for hosting, watching, and participating in live debates with cutting-edge technology.
Live Audio Rooms
Crystal-clear audio debates with multiple speakers. Join as a listener or request to speak.
Video Debates
Face-to-face debates with HD video. Watch speakers react in real-time as arguments unfold.
Real-Time Polls
Vote on who is winning with binary polls. Watch sentiment shift as the debate progresses.
Live Chat
Engage with the community. React, comment, and share your thoughts as the debate happens.
Speaker Ratings
Rate speakers on argument quality, delivery, and persuasiveness. Build your reputation.
Moderation Tools
Community-driven moderation keeps debates civil and productive.
Instant Notifications
Get notified when your favorite topics are being debated. Never miss a conversation.
Topic Discovery
Explore trending debates across politics, tech, sports, and more. Find your niche.
How to Bantr
Getting started is easy. Join a debate in seconds or host your own in minutes.
Discover Debates
Browse trending topics or search for debates that interest you. Filter by category, speaker, or live status.
Join & Engage
Watch live debates, vote in polls, and chat with the community. Request to speak if you have something to add.
Host Your Own
Create a debate room, set the topic, and invite speakers. Configure polls and moderation settings.
Build Reputation
Earn ratings, grow your following, and become a recognized voice in your areas of expertise.
Discover Debates
Browse trending topics or search for debates that interest you. Filter by category, speaker, or live status.
Join & Engage
Watch live debates, vote in polls, and chat with the community. Request to speak if you have something to add.
Host Your Own
Create a debate room, set the topic, and invite speakers. Configure polls and moderation settings.
Build Reputation
Earn ratings, grow your following, and become a recognized voice in your areas of expertise.
Explore Topics
From politics to philosophy, find debates on the topics you care about most.
Politics
Technology
Philosophy
Science
Economics
Culture
Sports
Environment
Entertainment
Religion
And hundreds more topics to explore...
Choose Your Debate Experience
Unlock longer debates, more debaters on stage, and exclusive features to elevate your debating experience.
Watch Unlimited Debates - Always Free
All plans, including Free, let you watch unlimited live debates and participate in discussions. Paid plans unlock hosting features for creating your own debates.
- Up to 1 hour debates
- 2 debaters on stage
- 5 rooms per day
- Browse all categories
- Basic chat features
- Up to 4 hour debates
- Up to 4 debaters on stage
- Unlimited rooms per day
- Create custom categories
- Priority matching
- Schedule & reschedule debates (Coming Soon)
- Analytics dashboard
- All Free features
Watch debates for free forever. Paid plans unlock hosting, longer debates, and advanced features.
All paid plans include a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Questions? Contact us at billing@bantr.online or support@bantr.online.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you start debating.
What is Bantr?
Bantr is a live debate platform — not a dating app. Two speakers argue pro and con while an audience watches, votes in real-time polls, and can request to join the stage. The audience vote decides who won.
Is it free?
Yes. The free tier lets you watch, vote, and host debates up to 1 hour with 2 debaters and 5 rooms per day. Bantr Pro ($12.99/mo) unlocks 4-hour debates, up to 4 debaters, unlimited rooms, and analytics.
How is this different from Twitter Spaces?
Twitter Spaces is an unstructured audio hangout — no debate format, no pro/con sides, no audience voting. Bantr is purpose-built for structured debate: assigned positions, stage management, and live polls so the audience can decide who's winning.
Do I need an account to watch a debate?
No. Anyone can watch a live Bantr debate without an account. You need a free account to vote in polls, chat, or request to speak on stage.
How do I get on stage as a speaker?
Join any live debate as an audience member and click "Request to Speak." The host approves or denies requests. If approved, you go live with your mic — and automatically get assigned the side that needs a debater.
What is Bantr Pro?
Bantr Pro is $12.99/month (or $10/month billed annually). It includes debates up to 4 hours, up to 4 debaters on stage, unlimited debate rooms, custom categories, and debate analytics. Comes with a 7-day free trial.
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