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Nearpod alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Nearpod alternative is Pear Deck (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Nearpod compared with 5 alternatives: Pear Deck, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, AhaSlides and Wooclap.
Nearpod has a free plan. Paid plans start at $159 per year (Gold, individual educators). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NearpodThis tool | Free plan · from $159/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pear Deck | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| Mentimeter | Free plan · from €14/mo | Yes | Web |
| Poll Everywhere | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| AhaSlides | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wooclap | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Nearpod starts at $13.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Pear Deck, AhaSlides and Wooclap start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Nearpod
Pear Deck
Interactive classroom presentations with live student responses
- Pear Deck starts at $149 per year, with educator discount (Teacher Premium).
- Pear Deck lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearpod has.
- Pear Deck also covers templates.
Suits: Teachers who want student responses inside a presentation
Mentimeter
Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A
- Mentimeter starts at €14 per presenter / month, billed yearly (Basic).
- Mentimeter lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearpod has.
- Mentimeter also covers templates and surveys.
Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond
Poll Everywhere
Live audience polling that works inside slide decks
- Poll Everywhere starts at Free; Present $10 per month, billed annually ($120).
- Poll Everywhere lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearpod has.
- Poll Everywhere also covers surveys and reports.
Suits: Instructors and trainers who poll inside PowerPoint or Google Slides
AhaSlides
Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds
- AhaSlides starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
- AhaSlides lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearpod has.
- AhaSlides also covers templates and surveys.
Suits: Trainers, teachers and meeting hosts who want audience participation during a talk
Wooclap
Live polls, quizzes and word clouds for classes and training
- Wooclap starts at $13 per month, billed annually.
- Wooclap lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nearpod has.
- Wooclap also covers surveys.
Suits: Teachers and trainers who want live quizzes during a lesson
Limits worth knowing in Nearpod
- Individual plans cap how many students can join: 40 on Silver, 75 on Gold and 90 on Platinum.
- Silver's 300 MB of storage also limits how much of the library a teacher can save.
- Co-teaching, live annotation, student accounts, LMS and LTI integrations are on school and district licenses, which are quoted.
- Nearpod Math and Nearpod Social Studies programs are listed as school and district features.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nearpod?
The alternatives to Nearpod in this directory are Pear Deck, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, AhaSlides and Wooclap. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nearpod.
Is there a free alternative to Nearpod?
Yes. Pear Deck, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, AhaSlides and Wooclap have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.