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Blooket vs iClicker
Both stand on student response systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Blooket for browser-based trivia and review with live play, homework assignments, and a free plan for groups up to 60. Larger groups may need Plus, whose capacity has mode exceptions and whose price is not displayed.
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iClicker brings classroom response, attendance, and reporting tools together, with several ways for students to participate. Check which subscription the enrolled course requires before choosing a student plan.
Visit iClickerThe facts
| Blooket | iClicker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | iClicker Pulse — 6 months: $4.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | iClicker |
| Website | blooket.com | iclicker.com |
| On student response systems | #10 of 45 | #6 of 45 |
Blooket: what it does well
- Unlimited question sets on the free plan.
- Students can join live games without logging in.
- Supports live games and asynchronous homework.
- Post-game reports help identify knowledge gaps.
- Student personal information is not sold or rented, Blooket says.
What to know first
- Free hosted games are limited to 60 people.
- Live hosting and play require internet-connected devices.
- Racing and team modes are exceptions to Plus’s 300-person support.
iClicker: what it does well
- Supports multiple question formats, including anonymous responses.
- AI Question Creator can generate up to 50 questions.
- Tracks attendance in in-person and virtual classes.
- Integrates with Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, and Moodle.
- Students can respond through apps or physical remotes.
What to know first
- Student subscription requirements depend on the enrolled course.
- International and partner pricing requires contacting iClicker.
- Instructor desktop requires Windows 10 or newer, or macOS 12 or newer.
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