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Quizizz vs Kahoot

Quizizz logo

Quizizz

Education & E-Learning

Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Presentation & Slides

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quizizz and Kahoot actually diverge.

Attributes where Quizizz and Kahoot differ
AttributeQuizizzKahoot
Starting priceFree$19/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)
CategoryEducation & E-LearningPresentation & Slides
Founded20152012

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 Quizizz

  • Lessons
  • Homework mode
  • Question types
  • Memes
  • Music
  • Leaderboards
  • Schoology
  • Clever

Only in Kahoot

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

Both cover

  • Quiz games
  • Reports
  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Quizizz

  • Formative assessmentnot Kahoot
  • Review gamesnot Kahoot
  • Homeworknot Kahoot
  • Test prepnot Kahoot

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Quizizz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.

Kahoot

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kahoot review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Quizizz if

  • You need lessons.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want homework mode.
Quizizz review

Choose Kahoot if

  • You need surveys.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want puzzles.
Kahoot review

Questions people ask

Is Quizizz or Kahoot better?
Neither clearly leads. Quizizz starts at Free and Kahoot at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quizizz or Kahoot?
Quizizz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quizizz and $19/month for Kahoot.
Does Quizizz or Kahoot run on more platforms?
Quizizz runs on Web. Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
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 Quizizz best used for?
Quizizz is most often used for formative assessment, review games, homework, test prep. Of those, formative assessment and review games are not what Kahoot is typically brought in for.
What can Quizizz do that Kahoot cannot?
Quizizz covers Lessons, Homework mode, Question types, Memes. Kahoot covers Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds, Live games. Both handle Quiz games, Reports, Google Classroom, Canvas.

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.

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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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