Free Kahoot alternative
QuizUps vs Kahoot
Kahoot popularised the live quiz game, but the features teachers and teams actually want — more players, richer question types, reports and branding — sit behind paid plans. QuizUps gives you all of it free, with unlimited players.
| Feature | QuizUps | Kahoot |
|---|---|---|
| Price for full features | Free forever — no subscription | Paid subscription for full features |
| Players per game | Unlimited players, free | Capped on the free plan |
| AI question generation | Free (from a topic, document, website or video) | Paid / limited on free |
| Interactive video quizzes | Yes — interactive video quizzes, free | Paid plans |
| Exams / secure grading | Yes — exam mode with server-side grading, free | Limited |
| Question types | MC, true/false, type-answer, sorting, poll | Fewer on free plan |
| Self-paced assignments | Yes — self-paced assignments, free | Yes |
| Reports & CSV export | Yes — reports + CSV, free | Full reports on paid |
| Flashcards / study mode | Yes — free study mode | Limited |
| Custom branding | Yes — custom colours & logo | Paid |
| Ads | None | Upsells |
The verdict
If you love the Kahoot format but not the paywall or player caps, QuizUps is a free, feature-complete alternative.
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Comparison is for general guidance; Kahoot's features and pricing may change — check their website for the latest.