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Kahoot vs Quizizz

Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Presentation & Slides

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quizizz logo

Quizizz

Education & E-Learning

Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quizizz has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kahoot pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher; Quizizz limited question types with no open-ended response option
  • They diverge on capability: Kahoot covers Surveys, Quizizz covers Lessons.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kahoot and Quizizz actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahoot and Quizizz differ
AttributeKahootQuizizz
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)Web
CategoryPresentation & SlidesEducation & E-Learning
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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

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

  • 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

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

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kahoot review.

Quizizz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kahoot if

  • You need surveys.
  • 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 $19/month 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?
Quizizz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Kahoot and Free for Quizizz.
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 Quizizz for free?
Yes. Quizizz has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kahoot starts at $19/month.
What is Kahoot best used for?
Kahoot is most often used for educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement, businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing. Of those, educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement and businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing 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

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.

Source
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.

Source
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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