Software · head to head
Nearpod vs Pitch
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Nearpod free plan limited to 40 student joins per lesson, restricting larger classroom use; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nearpod and Pitch actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Nearpod
- Interactive slides
- Virtual reality
- Gamification
- Polls
- Open-ended questions
- Draw It
- Collaborate board
- Reports
Only in Pitch
Nothing recorded that Nearpod does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Nearpod
- Interactive lessonsnot Pitch
- Formative assessmentnot Pitch
- Student engagementnot Pitch
- Virtual learningnot Pitch
Pitch
No use cases recorded yet. See the Pitch review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Pitch
- Free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Enterprise features such as SAML based SSO and SCIM are gated behind a 30 plus seat custom plan
- The 17 percent discount on Plus, Team and Business plans requires annual billing
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Pitch
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Pitch review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Nearpod or Pitch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nearpod starts at Free and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Nearpod or Pitch?
- Nearpod starts at Free and Pitch at Free.
- Does Nearpod or Pitch run on more platforms?
- Nearpod runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chromebook. Pitch runs on Web.
- Can I use Nearpod for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Nearpod best used for?
- Nearpod is most often used for interactive lessons, formative assessment, student engagement, virtual learning. Of those, interactive lessons and formative assessment are not what Pitch is typically brought in for.
- What can Nearpod do that Pitch cannot?
- Nearpod covers Interactive slides, Virtual reality, Gamification, Polls.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceNearpod: Can I import existing presentations into Nearpod?
Yes, you can upload PowerPoints, Google Slides, and PDFs to make them interactive with Nearpod's tools.
SourceNearpod: 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.
SourceRelated pages
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