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Kahoot vs Quizizz

Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Productivity

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quizizz logo

Quizizz

Education

Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kahoot no free tier available; all plans are paid subscriptions starting at $19/month; Quizizz limited question types with no open-ended response option
  • They diverge on capability: Kahoot covers Surveys, Quizizz covers Lessons.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kahoot and Quizizz actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahoot and Quizizz differ
AttributeKahootQuizizz
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)Web
CategoryProductivityEducation
Founded20122015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kahoot

  • Surveys
  • Puzzles
  • Word clouds
  • Live games
  • Self-paced challenges
  • Question bank
  • Zoom
  • Slack

Only in Quizizz

  • Lessons
  • Homework mode
  • Question types
  • Memes
  • Music
  • Leaderboards
  • Schoology
  • Clever

Both cover

  • Quiz games
  • Reports
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Kahoot

  • Interactive quizzes and learning assessments for educationnot Quizizz
  • Employee training and development programsnot Quizizz
  • Conference and event audience engagementnot Quizizz
  • Team building and company-wide meetingsnot Quizizz

Quizizz

  • Formative assessmentnot Kahoot
  • Review gamesnot Kahoot
  • Homeworknot Kahoot
  • Test prepnot Kahoot

Where each one falls short

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

Kahoot

  • No free tier available; all plans are paid subscriptions starting at $19/month
  • Participant limit increases significantly with plan tier, from 50 to 5,000 maximum

Quizizz

  • Limited question types with no open-ended response option
  • Game format emphasizes quick answers which may stress slower-paced students
  • Requires reliable internet connection, no offline option
  • Advanced features and AI-generated quizzes locked behind paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Kahoot

Free
  • Kahoot! 360 Pro Start$19/month
    • Up to 50 participants per session
    • Interactive quizzes and polls
    • Basic hosting
  • Kahoot! 360 Pro Standard$25/month
    • Up to 200 participants per session
    • Brainstorms and word clouds
    • Slide syncing and Q&A
  • Kahoot! 360 Pro Plus$49/month
    • Up to 1,000 participants per session
    • Courses with certificates
    • NPS surveys
  • Kahoot! 360 Pro Max$69/month
    • Up to 2,000 participants per session
    • Custom theming
    • Immersive branding

Quizizz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kahoot if

  • You need surveys.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want puzzles.
Kahoot review

Choose Quizizz if

  • You need lessons.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want homework mode.
Quizizz review

Questions people ask

Is Kahoot or Quizizz better?
Neither clearly leads. Kahoot starts at Free and Quizizz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kahoot or Quizizz?
Kahoot starts at Free and Quizizz at Free.
Does Kahoot or Quizizz run on more platforms?
Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android). Quizizz runs on Web.
Can I use Kahoot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Kahoot best used for?
Kahoot is most often used for interactive quizzes and learning assessments for education, employee training and development programs, conference and event audience engagement, team building and company-wide meetings. Of those, interactive quizzes and learning assessments for education and employee training and development programs are not what Quizizz is typically brought in for.
What can Kahoot do that Quizizz cannot?
Kahoot covers Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds, Live games. Quizizz covers Lessons, Homework mode, Question types, Memes. Both handle Quiz games, Reports, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kahoot: What is the cheapest Kahoot plan and what audience size does it support?

Kahoot! 360 Pro Start is $19 per month (or $228 annually) and supports up to 50 participants per session. It includes interactive quizzes, polls, basic hosting, and AI kahoot creation.

Source
Quizizz: Does Quizizz have a free tier?

Yes, Quizizz offers a perpetual free tier with quiz creation, access to a library of 20 million+ public activities, and the ability to run small live sessions with students at no cost.

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Kahoot: Which Kahoot plan supports the largest audience, and what is its participant limit?

Kahoot! 360 Pro Ultra is the top tier at $79 per month (or $948 annually) and supports up to 5,000 participants per session. It includes full AI assistant access, event consultation, commercial licensing, and large document processing up to 500 pages.

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Quizizz: Can Quizizz integrate with Google Classroom?

Yes. Quizizz integrates with Google Classroom to assign quizzes and lessons with automatic grade syncing back to Google Classroom.

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Kahoot: How much does a Kahoot plan cost annually if I pay upfront?

Annual pricing is available for all plans and includes a discount: Pro Start is $228/year ($19/month), Pro Standard is $300/year ($25/month), Pro Plus is $588/year ($49/month), Pro Max is $828/year ($69/month), and Pro Ultra is $948/year ($79/month).

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Quizizz: What question types does Quizizz support?

Quizizz offers multiple choice, multiple select, and other format types, but does not support open-ended response questions, limiting its use for essays or complex problem-solving.

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