Side by side
ClassPoll vs Presentria
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
ClassPoll covers live multiple-choice polling, attendance, history, and CSV exports in a free, open-source package. Instructors should account for the Firebase setup and the single shared password limitation before using one instance together.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Presentria Basic if you teach and want browser-based polls and quizzes with multiple question formats and automatic grading for multiple-choice questions. Look elsewhere if you need reporting or Presentria GO to remain available on the free plan after the trial.
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| ClassPoll | Presentria | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | presentria.ca |
| On student response systems | #14 of 45 | #18 of 45 |
ClassPoll: what it does well
- Students join through a browser without an account.
- Poll results update live on the instructor dashboard.
- Instructors control result visibility and answer reveal.
- Poll history and attendance are retained.
What to know first
- Each instructor deploys using their own Firebase project.
- One shared instructor password is unsuitable for multiple instructors.
- Firebase security rules require configuration.
Presentria: what it does well
- Students join through a browser with a QR code or session code.
- Supports live polling, quizzes, and anonymous responses.
- Offers varied question formats, including file upload and chemistry.
- Question editor supports YouTube videos and LaTeX.
- Multiple-choice questions can be graded automatically.
What to know first
- The free plan is for non-commercial use and limits class response usage.
- Free-plan reporting is unavailable after the trial.
- Presentria GO is disabled on the free plan.
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