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Quizizz vs Thinkific

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Quizizz

Software

Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Thinkific

Software

Create and sell online courses your way

From
$36/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; Thinkific no free plan, 14-day trial only
  • They diverge on capability: Quizizz covers Quiz games, Thinkific covers Course builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quizizz and Thinkific actually diverge.

Attributes where Quizizz and Thinkific differ
AttributeQuizizzThinkific
Starting priceFree$36/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20152012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Quizizz

  • Quiz games
  • Lessons
  • Homework mode
  • Reports
  • Question types
  • Memes
  • Music
  • Leaderboards

Only in Thinkific

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Communities
  • Memberships
  • Marketing tools
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • 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 Thinkific
  • Review gamesnot Thinkific
  • Homeworknot Thinkific
  • Test prepnot Thinkific

Thinkific

  • Course creationnot Quizizz
  • Membership sitesnot Quizizz
  • Coaching programsnot Quizizz
  • Corporate trainingnot 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

Thinkific

  • No free plan, 14-day trial only
  • Transaction fees on third-party payment processors (5% on Basic tier)
  • PayPal only available on Grow plan ($199/month), not on Basic or Start
  • Limited customization on lower-tier plans
  • Cannot embed courses in external domains or iframes
  • Limited number of spaces per plan
  • Less interactive community features compared to alternatives
  • Features continuously moved to higher-priced tiers
  • Payment processing delays reported (up to 90 days)

Pricing, plan by plan

Quizizz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.

Thinkific

$36/month
  • Basic$36/month
    • 1 course
    • Up to 500 students
    • Thinkific Payments (0% fees)
  • Start$74/month
    • Up to 3 courses
    • Up to 2,000 students
    • Third-party payment (3% fees)
  • Grow$149/month
    • Unlimited courses
    • Unlimited students
    • Third-party payment (0% fees)

Which should you pick?

Choose Quizizz if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want lessons.
Quizizz review

Choose Thinkific if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want website builder.
Thinkific review

Questions people ask

Is Quizizz or Thinkific better?
Neither clearly leads. Quizizz starts at Free and Thinkific at $36/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quizizz or Thinkific?
Quizizz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quizizz and $36/month for Thinkific.
Does Quizizz or Thinkific run on more platforms?
Quizizz runs on Web. Thinkific runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Quizizz for free?
Yes. Quizizz has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Thinkific starts at $36/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 Thinkific is typically brought in for.
What can Quizizz do that Thinkific cannot?
Quizizz covers Quiz games, Lessons, Homework mode, Reports. Thinkific covers Course builder, Website builder, Quizzes, Certificates. 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.

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Thinkific: Does Thinkific have a free plan?

No. Thinkific does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at $36/month (Basic tier).

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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.

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Thinkific: Are there transaction fees on Thinkific?

Thinkific charges no transaction fees when using their built-in Thinkific Payments. Third-party payment processors incur 5% fees (Basic) down to 0% (Plus), plus 3.6% for Stripe with subscriptions.

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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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Thinkific: What payment methods does Thinkific support?

PayPal is locked to Grow plan ($199/month). Basic and Start plans do not support PayPal, limiting payment options for international creators and potentially reducing conversions.

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