If you know Kahoot, you will surely know what we are talking about and what it is a way of teaching both children and adults using games and competitions. But what about alternatives to Kahoot? Despite the fact that Kahoot is a free platform (limited, yes, since it later has plans to improve the game) where it can be played easily, the truth is that it does not hurt to have alternatives in case you suddenly cannot enter in the page.
If you have just realized that it is worth having a "plan B" for what may happen, then we are going to give you some other platforms that can solve the problem.
AhaSlides
This platform, at first glance, you may not see as alternatives to Kahoot because is a presentation and education tool. But the truth is that it is.
It's easy to use, free (less limited than Kahoot and with cheaper plans) and gives you a lot of freedom. To do this, work through slides, where to find 17 types of them. A unique room can be created through a code and ask people to sign up for it. Thus, you can do:
- Brainstorm.
- Questions and answers.
- Word clouds.
- Live quizzes.
- Rotating wheel…
Quizizz
In many Quizizz listings is one of the best alternatives to Kahoot and the truth is that they are not misguided.
We talk about an application that you will find in the PlayStore and that is one of the best rated. It is designed to create questionnaires and you can configure it with some freedom.
Results are seen in real time and you will get them to have as much fun as with Kahoot. But, in addition, it is not necessary to download the app to play (or at least it is not necessary for everyone to download it as it happens with other online and group gaming applications).
acadly
This app goes further. And it is that It will not only help you to make surveys or multiple choice questions, but also you can ask random questions, know where the participants connect from, etc.
Is free although the problem that you can find is that it's in english.
Socrative
This application was created by a teacher in 2010, which already makes you think that is focused on classroom work. Among the games that you can create are those with multiple answers, true and false, open questions...
It is used in real time and so they can compete students to get the highest score.
Plickers
This application can be installed on any device, be it a mobile, a tablet... You can do both surveys and evaluations on it, or simply play games to check if the students have understood the topic that has been explained or if there is something that needs to be studied in depth.
It is complete, simple but perhaps not so visual such as Kahoot, which is mainly the attraction of the platform.
GymKit
Solving the error of the previous application, you have GimKit, very similar in color to Kahoot and worthy alternative.
Best of all, it can be taught to students (whether younger or older) through game dynamics. It also has its own scoring system, which encourages more students to be competitive and achieve number one (especially if they are given an incentive such as a physical prize).
ClassDojo
Focused on a perhaps more childish age group, here we can also find a quite interesting alternative to Kahoot. This does not mean that you cannot use it for a more adult audience, especially because it gives you more freedom when creating, but you will have to be careful when using which formats.
In it you will be able to find different dynamics and games to build your own game and, in this way, teach through play. You can use images, texts, videos... something that in Kahoot is not so easy (especially in the free version).
Google Forms
Yes, we know, it has no point of comparison with some of the platforms and applications that we have explained to you, but the truth is that you will find a simple and fun option Because, what if you did an evaluation to your students through an Internet link? In it you could put true or false questions, with multiple answers or even images or videos to answer.
It is true that they won't know your note, but you can always play with it to rank the best.
hypersay
Hypersay is an application in which you can leave questions or surveys using slides that you can configure.
The only thing that anyone who knows that this is going to be able to answer, either from the mobile or from the computer (or browser).
Meeting Pulse
Can you imagine doing a game like this at a big event? The normal thing is that the number of players in the applications is limited, but with Meeting Pulse you will have this solved because will be able to answer from the mobile. And the number of participants will not matter.
Answers and results will be shown live which will make it a very effective tool to interact with the public (and you will break the ice with a game that always predisposes people even more).
Liar
Among the Kahoot alternatives, Mentimeter It is one of the most similar that you will find. It is a software that allows you to do surveys, questions with answers, questionnaires, and many more things that you will have to discover.
Here, unlike in other options, tYou have the possibility to create private rooms, but also workshops, conferences, classes, etc. And best of all, it's all free.
As you can see, there are many alternatives to Kahoot. The only thing you have to take into account is the objective or what you want to achieve from that game and how to approach it to hit the most appropriate platform. And, as a tip, if you are going to work with Kahoot and you are going to have a backup, you will have to have the cards done twice, once for the priority platform and once for what could happen.