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Qlicker vs QuizTheClass
Both stand on audience 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 Self-hostedWeb
Qlicker provides classroom polling and assessment tools without hardware clickers. Its self-hosting path is documented, but deployment requires specific environment settings and email configuration.
Visit Qlicker Free plan Web
QuizTheClass provides live response tools and a low-friction way for students to join sessions. Review the free-plan limits and the maker’s stated accessibility limitations before adopting it.
Visit QuizTheClassThe facts
| Qlicker | QuizTheClass | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro Annual: $59.88 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Qlicker | Not published |
| Website | qlicker.queensu.ca | quiztheclass.com |
| On audience response systems | #69 of 118 | #65 of 118 |
Qlicker: what it does well
- Free plan includes polling, quizzes, and practice
- Mobile-capable web participation
- Supports grade management and statistics
- Self-hosting and Docker deployment documented
- GPL-3.0 licensed source repository
What to know first
- No slide integrations
- Docker deployment requires ROOT_URL and MONGO_URL
- MAIL_URL is needed for account email functions
QuizTheClass: what it does well
- Students join with a code and display name, without accounts.
- Supports a wide range of question formats.
- Responses can be graded as they arrive.
- Teachers can delete saved answers and scores.
- Offers a free plan and a 14-day all-features trial.
What to know first
- Free plan allows about three sessions per month.
- Free plan includes only four basic question types.
- No completed VPAT or third-party accessibility audit report is published.
- Some interactive widgets may not meet every WCAG or Section 508 criterion.
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