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Wayground alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll presentation software

Top picks

  • Kahoot! logo

    Best overall

    Kahoot!

    Starting price: $9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start)

  • Mentimeter logo

    Best free option

    Mentimeter

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Wayground: school and district pricing is quote-only, not published, and the rename from Quizizz leaves old links and guides under a different name. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Wayground, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Kahoot! currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kahoot! logoKahoot!Free plan + paid$9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start)NoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 868.8
2Mentimeter logoMentimeterFree plan + paid—NoWeb4 of 461.8
3Slido logoSlidoFree plan + paidFrom €15/month billed annuallyNoWeb4 of 457.5
4Poll Everywhere logoPoll EverywhereFree plan + paid$120/year (Present)NoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 755.9
5AhaSlides logoAhaSlidesFree plan + paid—NoWeb1 of 352.4
6Socrative logoSocrativeFree plan + paid$10 per seat/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
  1. Kahoot! logo

    1. Kahoot!Top pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    The best-known live quiz game, better for fast-paced whole-class competitions on a shared screen.

    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
    Visit Kahoot! Compare with WaygroundDetails and reviews
    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 Kahoot! a good Wayground 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)
  2. Mentimeter logo

    2. Mentimeter

    Best for: Teachers, facilitators and meeting hosts who want live audience input

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    Better for live polls, word clouds and quick checks inside a presentation than graded homework.

    Pros

    • Fast, anonymous live polling and quizzes from any phone
    • Works alongside PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
    • AI helps draft sessions and group answers

    Cons

    • Free plan caps participants per month
    • Limited slide design compared with a full deck tool
    • Many useful features need a paid plan
    Visit Mentimeter Compare with WaygroundDetails and reviews
    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 Mentimeter a good Wayground alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    50 participants per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mentimeter.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan
    Unlimited participants
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mentimeter.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    500M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mentimeter.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI creator
    Menti Creator
    Checked Nov 8, 2026mentimeter.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Slido logo

    3. Slido

    Best for: Teams and event hosts who want live Q&A with upvoting inside their slides or video calls

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    Lightweight Q&A and polling for lectures and meetings, without the game-style quiz mechanics.

    Pros

    • Best-in-class live Q&A with upvotes and moderation
    • Runs inside PowerPoint, Google Slides, Teams, Zoom and Webex
    • Participants join with a code, no app needed

    Cons

    • Free plan has tight participant and poll limits
    • Less playful than Kahoot for classroom quizzes
    • Fewer slide-design options than Mentimeter
    Visit Slido Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Slido a good Wayground alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, core features
    Checked Nov 8, 2026slido.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Cisco (part of Webex)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026slido.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Slide integrations
    PowerPoint and Google Slides
    Checked Nov 8, 2026slido.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education price
    From €15/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026slido.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Poll Everywhere logo

    4. Poll Everywhere

    Best for: Lecturers and trainers who want live polls and attendance inside their existing slides

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    Live polls, quizzes and Q&A that work in class or at events, answered from any phone or browser.

    Pros

    • Embeds polls in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva and PDFs
    • Attendance tracking and reporting suit university courses
    • Many question types, including Q&A, word clouds and clickable images

    Cons

    • Free plan caps the audience at 40 people
    • Reporting and attendance tools start on the Engage plan
    • Entry Present plan is annual only
    Visit Poll Everywhere Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Poll Everywhere a good Wayground alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 40 audience members
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting paid price
    $120/year (Present)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid audience size
    700
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, PDFs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $120 a year (Present, annual only)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engage plan
    $99 a month, or $588 billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $249 a month, or $999 billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026polleverywhere.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. AhaSlides logo

    5. AhaSlides

    Best for: Trainers and teachers adding quizzes and polls to sessions on a budget

    Free plan + paidWeb

    52.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    Combines slides, quizzes and polls in one deck, with simpler published pricing for individual presenters.

    Pros

    • Wide range of live activities including gamified quizzes
    • PowerPoint add-in and Google Slides integration
    • Free plan with up to 50 participants

    Cons

    • Basic slide design tools
    • Free plan limits questions per presentation
    • Team plans get pricey for large groups
    Visit AhaSlides Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is AhaSlides a good Wayground alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 participants
    Source changed Nov 8, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limits
    5 quiz and 3 poll questions per presentation
    Source changed Nov 8, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Google Slides, Slack
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ahaslides.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Socrative logo

    6. Socrative

    Best for: Teachers who want quick formative quizzes and exit tickets with live, auto-graded results

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Wayground

    Simple live rooms and exit tickets with instant grading, free for students to join.

    Pros

    • Live results and automatic grading during the lesson
    • Free for students, who join a room without an account
    • Space Race team mode adds a game element without heavy setup
    • AI question generation and import on every plan

    Cons

    • Free plan is limited to 5 quizzes and one room
    • Free and Essentials plans cap activities at 50 students
    • Fewer game modes and less visual flair than Kahoot! or Blooket-style apps
    Visit Socrative Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 Socrative a good Wayground alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 quizzes, 1 room, 50 students
    Checked Nov 8, 2026socrative.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026socrative.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student cost
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026socrative.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max students per room
    300 (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026socrative.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Showbie Inc.
    Checked Nov 8, 2026socrative.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Wayground alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Kahoot! logo

Best Wayground alternative for most people

Kahoot!

The best-known live quiz game, better for fast-paced whole-class competitions on a shared screen.

Mentimeter logo

Best Wayground alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Mentimeter

Better for live polls, word clouds and quick checks inside a presentation than graded homework.

Poll Everywhere logo

Best Wayground alternative for iPhone and Android

Poll Everywhere

Live polls, quizzes and Q&A that work in class or at events, answered from any phone or browser.

Slido logo

Best Wayground alternative for working in the browser

Slido

Lightweight Q&A and polling for lectures and meetings, without the game-style quiz mechanics.

Wayground alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Wayground?

Kahoot! ranks first right now. The best-known live quiz game, better for fast-paced whole-class competitions on a shared screen. Mentimeter and Slido follow it in our ranking.

Wayground vs Kahoot!: what's the difference?

Both Wayground and Kahoot! are free with paid plans. Only Wayground runs on Browser extension.

Is Wayground free?

Wayground is free with paid plans.

How much do Wayground alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Wayground alternatives: Kahoot!, $9 a month, billed annually ($108/year, Pro Start); Slido, From €15/month billed annually; Poll Everywhere, $120/year (Present); Socrative, $10 per seat/month, billed annually. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Wayground?

Yes. Kahoot! (free plan + paid), Mentimeter (free plan + paid), Slido (free plan + paid) and Poll Everywhere (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Wayground?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Wayground?

The complaints we hear most: 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 is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Wayground, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.