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Wayground alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Wayground alternative is Pear Deck (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Wayground compared with 5 alternatives: Kahoot, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Mentimeter and ClassPoint.
Wayground has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaygroundThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Kahoot | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Nearpod | 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 |
| ClassPoint | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
How each one differs from Wayground
Kahoot
Quiz and presentation platform for classrooms and groups
- Kahoot starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36).
- Kahoot lists no browser extension, which Wayground has.
- Kahoot also covers surveys.
- Kahoot does not cover text to speech, which Wayground does.
Suits: Teachers running quizzes and exit tickets
Nearpod
Interactive K-12 lessons with built-in questions and activities
- Nearpod starts at $159 per year (Gold, individual educators).
- Nearpod lists no browser extension, which Wayground has.
- Nearpod does not cover text to speech, which Wayground does.
Suits: K-12 teachers who want to turn slides into interactive lessons
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 and browser extension, which Wayground has.
- Pear Deck also covers templates.
- Pear Deck does not cover text to speech, which Wayground does.
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 and browser extension, which Wayground has.
- Mentimeter also covers templates and surveys.
- Mentimeter does not cover text to speech, which Wayground does.
Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond
ClassPoint
PowerPoint add-in for quizzes, polls and classroom engagement
- ClassPoint starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96).
- ClassPoint also lists a Windows app.
- ClassPoint lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Wayground has.
- ClassPoint does not cover text to speech, which Wayground does.
Suits: Teachers who already build lessons in PowerPoint
Limits worth knowing in Wayground
- It is aimed at K-12 schools; corporate use is on separate Corporate Plans.
- Basic stores 20 activities and covers 100 students.
- School and district pricing is by quote with no published price.
- Some items, such as the item bank and benchmarks, are add-ons.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wayground?
The alternatives to Wayground in this directory are Kahoot, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Mentimeter and ClassPoint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wayground.
Is there a free alternative to Wayground?
Yes. Kahoot, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Mentimeter and ClassPoint have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wayground alternatives work on Windows?
The Wayground listing does not include a Windows app. ClassPoint lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.