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Pear Deck alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Pear Deck alternative is Nearpod (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Pear Deck compared with 5 alternatives: Nearpod, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Slido and AhaSlides.

Pear Deck has a free plan. Paid plans start at $149 per year, with educator discount (Teacher Premium). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Pear DeckThis toolFree plan · from $149/yrYesWeb
NearpodFree plan · from $159/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
MentimeterFree plan · from €14/moYesWeb
Poll EverywhereFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
SlidoFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb
AhaSlidesFree plan · from $7.95/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

Pear Deck starts at $12.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

AhaSlides starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPear DeckNearpodMentimeterAhaSlides

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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How each one differs from Pear Deck

  1. Nearpod

    Interactive K-12 lessons with built-in questions and activities

    • Nearpod starts at $159 per year (Gold, individual educators).
    • Nearpod also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Nearpod does not cover templates, which Pear Deck does.

    Suits: K-12 teachers who want to turn slides into interactive lessons

    Nearpod vs Pear DeckNearpod pricing and details

  2. Mentimeter

    Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A

    • Mentimeter starts at €14 per presenter / month, billed yearly (Basic).
    • Mentimeter also covers surveys.

    Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond

    Mentimeter vs Pear DeckMentimeter pricing and details

  3. Poll Everywhere

    Live audience polling that works inside slide decks

    • Poll Everywhere starts at Free; Present $10 per month, billed annually ($120).
    • Poll Everywhere also covers surveys and reports.
    • Poll Everywhere does not cover templates, which Pear Deck does.

    Suits: Instructors and trainers who poll inside PowerPoint or Google Slides

    Poll Everywhere vs Pear DeckPoll Everywhere pricing and details

  4. Slido

    Live polls, Q&A and quizzes for meetings and events

    • Slido starts at Free; Engage $12.50 per month, billed $150 annually.
    • Slido also covers surveys.
    • Slido does not cover templates, which Pear Deck does.

    Suits: Meetings, all-hands and webinars that need live questions

    Slido vs Pear DeckSlido pricing and details

  5. AhaSlides

    Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds

    • AhaSlides starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40).
    • AhaSlides also covers surveys.

    Suits: Trainers, teachers and meeting hosts who want audience participation during a talk

    AhaSlides vs Pear DeckAhaSlides pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pear Deck

  • Teacher Premium is listed at $149 a year with an educator discount, and the page does not show a price without it.
  • Flashcard Factory and Add Audio to Slides are available only on Google Apps for Education.
  • The pricing page says LMS integrations with Canvas and Schoology are included with district subscriptions and carry a fee on school subscriptions.
  • Pear Practice and Pear Assessment are separate products with their own plans.
Pear Deck pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pear Deck?

The alternatives to Pear Deck in this directory are Nearpod, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Slido and AhaSlides. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pear Deck.

Is there a free alternative to Pear Deck?

Yes. Nearpod, Mentimeter, Poll Everywhere, Slido and AhaSlides have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Pear Deck alternatives work on Android?

The Pear Deck listing does not include an Android app. Nearpod lists one.

Which Pear Deck alternatives work on iOS?

The Pear Deck listing does not include an iOS app. Nearpod lists one.

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.