Platform Features

Everything you need for professional, structured debates in one powerful platform.

Real-time Debates

Engage in structured debates with real-time video and audio communication. Our platform provides crystal-clear video streaming with minimal latency, ensuring that the debate flows naturally.

  • HD video and audio quality
  • Low-latency streaming
  • Automatic bandwidth adjustment
  • Background noise suppression

Speech-to-Text

Automatically convert spoken arguments into text transcripts for reference. Our advanced speech recognition technology works in real-time to provide accurate transcriptions of every debate.

  • Real-time transcription
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Searchable debate archives
  • Downloadable transcripts

Professional Judging

Get feedback and evaluations from qualified judges based on debate performance. Our judging system includes customizable rubrics and detailed feedback mechanisms.

  • Customizable scoring rubrics
  • Detailed feedback forms
  • Private judge deliberation rooms
  • Performance analytics

Timed Sessions

Keep debates structured with customizable time limits and automatic notifications. Our timing system ensures fair speaking time for all participants.

  • Customizable time limits
  • Visual and audio notifications
  • Automatic speaker transitions
  • Time usage analytics

Audience Participation

Engage viewers with polls, Q&A, and live reactions during debates.

Moderation Tools

Powerful controls for moderators to ensure civil and productive discourse.

Performance Analytics

Track improvement over time with detailed performance metrics and feedback history.

AI Chat Assistant

Get instant help with our AI chatbot for platform questions and debate guidance.

Supported Debate Formats

Lincoln-Douglas

One-on-one value debate with alternating constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examinations.

Policy Debate

Team-based, research-intensive format focusing on policy proposals and their implications.

Parliamentary

British or World Schools format with government and opposition teams debating impromptu motions.

Public Forum

Accessible format designed for public audiences with shorter speeches and simplified rules.

Need a custom format? Our platform supports fully customizable debate structures.

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