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Kahoot vs Nearpod

Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Productivity

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nearpod logo

Nearpod

LMS

Interactive lessons that engage every student

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; Nearpod free plan limited to 40 student joins per lesson, restricting larger classroom use
  • They diverge on capability: Kahoot covers Quiz games, Nearpod covers Interactive slides.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kahoot and Nearpod actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahoot and Nearpod differ
AttributeKahootNearpod
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)Web, iOS, Android, Chromebook
CategoryProductivityLMS

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2012).

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

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

Only in Nearpod

  • Interactive slides
  • Virtual reality
  • Gamification
  • Polls
  • Open-ended questions
  • Draw It
  • Collaborate board
  • Schoology

Both cover

  • 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 Nearpod
  • Employee training and development programsnot Nearpod
  • Conference and event audience engagementnot Nearpod
  • Team building and company-wide meetingsnot Nearpod

Nearpod

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

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

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

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 Kahoot if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want surveys.
Kahoot 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 Kahoot or Nearpod better?
Neither clearly leads. Kahoot starts at Free and Nearpod at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kahoot or Nearpod?
Kahoot starts at Free and Nearpod at Free.
Does Kahoot or Nearpod run on more platforms?
Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android). Nearpod runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chromebook.
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 Nearpod is typically brought in for.
What can Kahoot do that Nearpod cannot?
Kahoot covers Quiz games, Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds. Nearpod covers Interactive slides, Virtual reality, Gamification, Polls. Both handle Reports, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Canvas.

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
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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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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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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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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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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