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Blooket vs UT Instapoll
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.
Visit Blooket Free plan Web
UT Instapoll provides classroom polling, grading, and attendance tools at no cost to the UT Austin community. Its poll timing and Canvas availability are specific considerations for instructors planning how to use it.
Visit UT InstapollThe facts
| Blooket | UT Instapoll | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | blooket.com | polls.la.utexas.edu |
| On student response systems | #10 of 45 | #35 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.
UT Instapoll: what it does well
- Free for UT Austin faculty, students, and departments.
- Supports multiple-choice, text-entry, and attendance polls.
- Multiple-choice questions can allow several correct answers.
- Results can be shown as charts, tables, or word clouds.
- Can be installed in UT Austin Canvas courses.
What to know first
- Availability is described for the University of Texas community.
- Polls default to a 60-second runtime.
- Untimed polls end automatically after seven days.
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