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Free Edpuzzle alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 5 Edpuzzle alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Wayground, Genially and Kahoot! rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Wayground logoWaygroundFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android +13 of 368.8
2Genially logoGeniallyFree plan + paid€6 a month billed annually (Pro)NoWeb5 of 561.8
3Kahoot! logoKahoot!Free plan + paid$9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start)NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 859.4
4Screencastify logoScreencastifyFree plan + paid$7 per user/month billed annually (Starter)NoBrowser extension, Web6 of 654.4
  1. Wayground logo

    1. WaygroundTop pick

    Best for: Teachers who want self-paced quizzes, lessons and homework with a large library of ready-made activities

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Edpuzzle

    Formerly Quizizz: also adds questions to videos, alongside quizzes and full lessons, with a free plan.

    Pros

    • Students work at their own pace instead of racing a shared screen
    • Huge library of teacher-made activities to copy and adapt
    • AI can draft a full activity from a topic or uploaded document
    • Exam mode with lockdown and tab-switch alerts for formal tests

    Cons

    • School and district pricing is quote-only, not published
    • The rename from Quizizz leaves old links and guides under a different name
    • Game-style rewards can distract some students from the content
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wayground a good Edpuzzle alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Formerly
    Quizizz
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wayground.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI activity generation
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wayground.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    LMS, rostering and SSO
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wayground.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Genially logo

    2. Genially

    Best for: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Edpuzzle

    Builds interactive lessons and games with clickable elements, not just question-studded videos.

    Pros

    • Strong interactivity: clickable layers, quizzes and games
    • Imports PowerPoint, Google Slides and PDF
    • Generous free plan

    Cons

    • Interactive content takes longer to build
    • Not ideal for standard business decks
    • Analytics and offline export need paid plans
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Genially a good Edpuzzle alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €6 a month billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    PDF, PowerPoint, Google Slides
    Checked Nov 8, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    1,000+ free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Master plan
    €20 a month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026genially.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kahoot! logo

    3. Kahoot!

    Best for: Teachers and trainers who want fun, competitive quizzes to check what people learned

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Edpuzzle

    Better for live, game-style review in class, with a huge library of ready-made quizzes.

    Pros

    • Very engaging game format with a live leaderboard
    • Huge library of ready-made quizzes
    • Self-paced assignments as well as live games

    Cons

    • Many question types and reports need a paid plan
    • Several confusing plan families for schools, home and business
    • Weak for open Q&A and discussion
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kahoot! a good Edpuzzle alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free account
    Yes, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live participants
    Up to 2,000 per session (standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free business trial
    15-minute sessions, 15 players
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Joining
    Game PIN, link or QR code
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro Standard plan
    $25 a month, billed annually ($300/year)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro Plus plan
    $39 a month, billed annually ($468/year)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro Max plan
    $79 a month, billed annually ($948/year)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kahoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Screencastify logo

    4. Screencastify

    Best for: Teachers and schools on Chromebooks and Google Workspace

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension, Web

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Edpuzzle

    Record your own lesson videos in Chrome and add questions to them in the same tool.

    Pros

    • Built around Chromebooks and Google Classroom
    • Interactive questions and viewing insights for lessons
    • School and district plans with admin controls

    Cons

    • Free plan has a video cap and watermark
    • Tied to Chrome
    • Editing is basic
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Screencastify a good Edpuzzle alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 10 videos of 30 minutes, with watermark
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $7 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter monthly price
    $19 billed monthly
    Checked Oct 29, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $7 per user/month billed annually (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $18 per user/month billed monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10 per user/month billed annually, $24 monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screencastify.com(opens source in a new tab)