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Flip vs Kahoot

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Flip

Software

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Software

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.; Kahoot pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher
  • They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Kahoot covers Quiz games.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flip and Kahoot actually diverge.

Attributes where Flip and Kahoot differ
AttributeFlipKahoot
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)
Founded19752012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Only in Kahoot

  • Quiz games
  • Surveys
  • Puzzles
  • Word clouds
  • Live games
  • Self-paced challenges
  • Reports
  • Question bank

Both cover

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Canvas
  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Kahoot
  • Student portfoliosnot Kahoot
  • Book talksnot Kahoot
  • Language practicenot Kahoot

Kahoot

  • Educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagementnot Flip
  • Businesses using Kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensingnot Flip

Where each one falls short

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

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

Kahoot

  • Pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher
  • AI features only available in Pro Ultra tier ($79+/month); document processing and AI capabilities gated behind premium pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

Kahoot

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kahoot review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Choose Kahoot if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want surveys.
Kahoot review

Questions people ask

Is Flip or Kahoot better?
Neither clearly leads. Flip starts at Free and Kahoot at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flip or Kahoot?
Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flip and $19/month for Kahoot.
Does Flip or Kahoot run on more platforms?
Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
Can I use Flip for free?
Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kahoot starts at $19/month.
What is Flip best used for?
Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Kahoot is typically brought in for.
What can Flip do that Kahoot cannot?
Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Kahoot covers Quiz games, Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Google Classroom, Web support.
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