Live debates, AI-judged

Debate another human live. AI judges.

Schedule a round for later or spar right now. DebateIt gives you the video room, format timer, calendar link, and judge ballot.

Schedule a human debate Spar live now → random partner How it works ↓
Live videosame room, both sides Real formatsAPDA, BP, PF, LD AI ballotwinner, RFD, points Calendar readyGoogle plus .ics

Upcoming Debates

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What a live debate becomes

When someone accepts, the post turns into a judged video round. Both sides join the same room, follow the format timer, and get an AI ballot with winner, speaker points, and RFD.

Video room Format timer AI judge Saved record

Calendar sync is built in. Add the round to Google Calendar in one tap, or download an .ics for Apple Calendar and Outlook.

All times shown in your local time. Debates can be joined as debater, judge, or viewer depending on availability.

How it works

A real round, end to end. From posting the motion to reading the judge's verdict aloud, exactly what you click, what you see, and what each side has to do.

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~30 sec

Continue with Google

Both speakers need a Google account. Once.

  • Click Sign in top-right, or you'll be prompted.
  • Your name + photo label your speeches. Your email syncs your record across devices.
  • No password. Google handles login. Used only to log you in. I never email you.
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~1 min

Schedule or join a debate

Two paths in: post your own, or accept someone else's.

  • Posting: motion + side + format + when (Now / +30m / scheduled). Choose reveal, full motion, topic only, or theme only, to control how much the public board sees before kickoff.
  • Accepting: click any open card, confirmation modal explains what you're committing to, enter contact info + opt-in.
  • Already have a friend lined up? Click Schedule a human debate, pick a time, and send them the post.
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instant

Calendar invite + room link

Both sides get the same kickoff time and the same in-page video room.

  • One click adds the round to Google Calendar with the room link in the description.
  • Or download the .ics for Apple Calendar / Outlook.
  • The video room is created on first arrival, no install, no signup for either speaker.
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at kickoff

Show up, embedded video

Click Start judged round on the accepted card. Both sides land on the same page.

  • Video room embeds directly in the page, left side is the call, right side is the speech panel.
  • Allow camera + mic when the browser asks. Test by saying hi before the timer starts.
  • Decide who's speaking first per the format spec (it's shown at the top of the panel).
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format length

Run the round, speech by speech

Format-aware timer enforces the real speech sequence. Both sides see the same state.

  • Active speaker hits ▶ Start speech when ready, clock doesn't auto-start, so prep time is yours.
  • Mic auto-transcribes (Chrome / Safari). Space = pause/resume, M = mic, Enter = end speech.
  • Cross-ex / POIs: just keep talking. End the speech when the format clock is done.
  • Whoever is speaking does the typing/mic. The other side watches and preps their response.
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~30 sec

AI ballot, both sides see it

After the last speech, the AI judges. Tournament-grade RFD, on both screens.

  • Winner + speaker points scaled to the format (28+ in APDA = strong, 27-30 in PF, etc.).
  • 3-6 sentence RFD naming the deciding clash and why one side won it.
  • Per-speaker feedback: what worked + one specific thing to fix.
  • Saved to both speakers' records. Copy or rematch in one click.
What you need: laptop with cam + mic Time: 10 min (Quick Clash) to 90 min (Policy) Browser: Chrome / Safari for live mic transcription Cost: free