Vote A or B vs Typeform
Why conversational UI fails for rapid, deterministic polling.
The Cost of "Hello"
Typeform revolutionized surveys by making them conversational. Instead of a grid, you get one question at a time. It feels human.
But when you only have one question to ask—like "Which headline converts better?"—the conversational wrapper becomes a massive liability. The user must scroll, wait for animations, and engage with a heavy iframe.
| Metric | Vote A/B | Typeform |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Interactive | < 100ms | 1,200ms+ |
| Payload Size | ~12kb | ~350kb+ |
| Integration | Native DOM Element | Iframe |
When to use Typeform
If you are onboarding a new client, conducting deep qualitative research, or running a 20-question psychographic survey, use Typeform. It is best-in-class for long-form flows.
When to use Vote A or B
If you need 10,000 users to tell you which of two features they prefer before you assign sprint tickets next week, use Vote A or B. It embeds natively, loads instantly, and forces a decision without pleasantries.