Software · head to head
Open edX vs Quizizz
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Open edX open edX has no licensing fee as open source software, but the vendor's own site states that hosting and infrastructure costs are the operator's responsibility, so there is no bundled managed-hosting price to compare against SaaS competitors.; Quizizz limited question types with no open-ended response option
- They diverge on capability: Open edX covers Course authoring, Quizizz covers Quiz games.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Open edX and Quizizz 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 Open edX
- Course authoring
- Interactive videos
- Assessments
- Discussions
- Certificates
- Analytics
- Mobile apps
- xBlocks
Only in Quizizz
- Quiz games
- Lessons
- Homework mode
- Reports
- Question types
- Memes
- Music
- Leaderboards
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Open edX
- MOOC creationnot Quizizz
- Corporate trainingnot Quizizz
- Blended learningnot Quizizz
- Degree programsnot Quizizz
Quizizz
- Formative assessmentnot Open edX
- Review gamesnot Open edX
- Homeworknot Open edX
- Test prepnot Open edX
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Open edX
- Open edX has no licensing fee as open source software, but the vendor's own site states that hosting and infrastructure costs are the operator's responsibility, so there is no bundled managed-hosting price to compare against SaaS competitors.
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
Open edX
Free- Self-HostedFree
- Full platform
- Community support
- All features
- Managed Hosting$undefined/month
- Hosted solution
- Support
- Maintenance
Quizizz
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Open edX if
- You need course authoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want interactive videos.
Choose Quizizz if
- You need quiz games.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want lessons.
Questions people ask
- Is Open edX or Quizizz better?
- Neither clearly leads. Open edX 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, Open edX or Quizizz?
- Open edX starts at Free and Quizizz at Free.
- Does Open edX or Quizizz run on more platforms?
- Open edX runs on Web, IOS, Android. Quizizz runs on Web.
- Can I use Open edX for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Open edX best used for?
- Open edX is most often used for mooc creation, corporate training, blended learning, degree programs. Of those, mooc creation and corporate training are not what Quizizz is typically brought in for.
- What can Open edX do that Quizizz cannot?
- Open edX covers Course authoring, Interactive videos, Assessments, Discussions. Quizizz covers Quiz games, Lessons, Homework mode, Reports. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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.
SourceQuizizz: 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.
SourceQuizizz: 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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