Edpuzzle vs Pear Deck

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Edpuzzle or Pear Deck better?

Neither clearly leads. Edpuzzle starts at Free and Pear Deck at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Edpuzzle or Pear Deck?

Edpuzzle starts at Free and Pear Deck at Free.

Does Edpuzzle or Pear Deck run on more platforms?

Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pear Deck runs on Web, Chrome Extension.

Can I use Edpuzzle for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Edpuzzle best used for?

Edpuzzle is most often used for flipped classroom, video assignments, formative assessment, remote learning. Of those, flipped classroom and video assignments are not what Pear Deck is typically brought in for.

What can Edpuzzle do that Pear Deck cannot?

Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover. Pear Deck covers Interactive slides, Real-time responses, Formative assessment, Student-paced mode. Both handle Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Web support.