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ClassQuiz vs Kahoot!
Both stand on interactive classroom software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Choose ClassQuiz if you need a free platform for making and playing remote quizzes, with multiple question types and no artificial player cap. Look elsewhere if your Kahoot imports need to retain videos, metadata, or point multipliers, or if you cannot meet the self-hosting requirements.
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Kahoot! covers quizzes, polling, and Q&A, with participant limits and question types that vary by plan. Check the plan limit against your intended audience size before choosing an option.
Visit Kahoot!The facts
| ClassQuiz | Kahoot! | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Kahoot!+ Bronze: $3 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Kahoot! |
| Website | classquiz.de | kahoot.com |
| On interactive classroom software | #7 of 27 | #3 of 27 |
ClassQuiz: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- No artificial player limit; tested with up to 300 players per quiz.
- Quiz editor supports pictures and six documented question types.
- Admins can control the quiz screen from another device.
- Kahoot quizzes can be imported by URL.
What to know first
- Kahoot imports omit videos, metadata, and point multipliers.
- Self-hosting requires Docker Compose, Git, and HTTPS/SSL.
- Privacy policy describes IP, session, quiz, and account data storage.
Kahoot!: what it does well
- Supports quizzes, live polls, and live Q&A.
- Anonymous responses and slide integrations are available.
- Free Kahoot! Go allows up to 40 participants.
- Kahoot! One allows up to 800 participants.
What to know first
- The listed audience limit is 50.
- Free Kahoot! Go has a 40-participant limit.
- Paid plans are billed annually.
- Higher participant limits require paid plans.
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