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QuizWhizzer 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
QuizWhizzer offers a permanent free tier for smaller games and a $39/year Pro tier for larger or simultaneous sessions. Its web access, polling, quiz mode, and anonymous responses cover several activity formats.
Visit QuizWhizzer 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
| QuizWhizzer | UT Instapoll | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $39 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | quizwhizzer.com | polls.la.utexas.edu |
| On student response systems | #39 of 45 | #35 of 45 |
QuizWhizzer: what it does well
- Free plan lasts forever
- No card is needed for Free
- Supports varied question types
- Anonymous responses are available
- Pro allows multiple games at once
What to know first
- Free allows one active game at a time
- Free games are limited to 30 players
- Free includes only three most recent reports
- Pro costs $39/year
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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