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Docebo vs Nearpod

Docebo logo

Docebo

LMS

AI-powered learning platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nearpod logo

Nearpod

LMS

Interactive lessons that engage every student

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nearpod has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Docebo no price is published, and cost depends on product tier plus an active user count; Nearpod free plan limited to 40 student joins per lesson, restricting larger classroom use
  • They diverge on capability: Docebo covers AI-powered learning, Nearpod covers Interactive slides.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Docebo and Nearpod actually diverge.

Attributes where Docebo and Nearpod differ
AttributeDoceboNearpod
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, APIWeb, iOS, Android, Chromebook
Founded20052012

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

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 Docebo

  • AI-powered learning
  • Social learning
  • Content marketplace
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Extended enterprise
  • Virtual classroom
  • Salesforce

Only in Nearpod

  • Interactive slides
  • Virtual reality
  • Polls
  • Open-ended questions
  • Draw It
  • Collaborate board
  • Reports
  • Google Classroom

Both cover

  • Gamification
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Docebo

  • Corporate learning management and compliance trainingnot Nearpod
  • Delivering and tracking training to employees, partners or customersnot Nearpod

Nearpod

  • Interactive lessonsnot Docebo
  • Formative assessmentnot Docebo
  • Student engagementnot Docebo
  • Virtual learningnot Docebo

Where each one falls short

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

Docebo

  • No price is published, and cost depends on product tier plus an active user count
  • Three different user counting models exist, monthly active, yearly active and registered active, so what counts as a billable user is itself a negotiated term
  • The vendor states the product is best suited to organisations training at least 250 learners
  • Add ons sit on top of the tier and are not enumerated with prices

Nearpod

  • Free plan limited to 40 student joins per lesson, restricting larger classroom use
  • Paid plans require annual commitment with limited monthly flexibility
  • Advanced collaboration features restricted to district/school level plans
  • VR features depend on student device compatibility

Pricing, plan by plan

Docebo

On request
  • Engage$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Mobile learning
    • Reporting
  • Elevate$undefined/month
    • All Engage
    • AI features
    • Social learning
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Elevate
    • Extended enterprise
    • Custom integrations

Nearpod

Free
  • SilverFree
    • 300 MB storage
    • 40 student joins per lesson
    • 22,000+ library resources
  • Gold$159/year
    • 1 GB storage
    • 75 student joins per lesson
    • AI Question Generator
  • Platinum$397/year
    • 5 GB storage
    • 90 student joins per lesson
    • Student notes capability

Which should you pick?

Choose Docebo if

  • You need ai-powered learning.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want social learning.
Docebo review

Choose Nearpod if

  • You need interactive slides.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chromebook.
  • You also want virtual reality.
Nearpod review

Questions people ask

Is Docebo or Nearpod better?
Neither clearly leads. Docebo starts at On request and Nearpod at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Docebo or Nearpod?
Nearpod has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Docebo and Free for Nearpod.
Does Docebo or Nearpod run on more platforms?
Docebo runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Nearpod runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chromebook.
Can I use Nearpod for free?
Yes. Nearpod has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Docebo starts at On request.
What is Docebo best used for?
Docebo is most often used for corporate learning management and compliance training, delivering and tracking training to employees, partners or customers. Of those, corporate learning management and compliance training and delivering and tracking training to employees, partners or customers are not what Nearpod is typically brought in for.
What can Docebo do that Nearpod cannot?
Docebo covers AI-powered learning, Social learning, Content marketplace, Mobile app. Nearpod covers Interactive slides, Virtual reality, Polls, Open-ended questions. Both handle Gamification, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Docebo: How much does Docebo cost?

Docebo uses custom pricing designed to reflect how your organization engages with learning. Tiers include Elevate and Enterprise, with pricing based on selected tier, active user model, and user count.

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Nearpod: What is included in Nearpod's free plan?

The free Silver plan includes 300 MB storage, 40 student joins per lesson, and access to core features with 22,000+ library resources.

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Docebo: What is Docebo's minimum learner requirement?

Docebo is typically suited for organizations training 250 or more learners. Specific pricing requires contacting their sales team.

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Nearpod: Can I import existing presentations into Nearpod?

Yes, you can upload PowerPoints, Google Slides, and PDFs to make them interactive with Nearpod's tools.

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Docebo: What are Docebo's pricing tiers?

Docebo offers Elevate tier with personalization, white-labeled design, and AI-powered content. Enterprise tier includes advanced analytics, integration of up to 6 tools, and elite support.

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Nearpod: Does Nearpod integrate with learning management systems?

Yes, Nearpod integrates with Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms with single sign-on and rostering support.

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