Nearpod vs. Storyboard That

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Nearpod
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Nearpod is an education-focused learning management software solution offered by Nearpod.
$159
per year
Storyboard That
Score 4.6 out of 10
N/A
Storyboard That helps users to create storyboards and graphic organizers with a browser-based Storyboard Creator. It includes a customizable art library that features drag and drop characters, scenes, and props and users can select from 6 different layouts.
$9.99
Pricing
NearpodStoryboard That
Editions & Modules
Gold
$159
per year
Platinum
$397
per year
Silver
Free
Premium Plus
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per year
For Teachers
$9.99
per month
For Work
$24.99
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NearpodStoryboard That
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsNearpod has a free version for all teachers. There are paid options for individual teachers, as well as schools and districts, for increased features and access.
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User Ratings
NearpodStoryboard That
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(7 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NearpodStoryboard That
Likelihood to Recommend
Renaissance Learning
Nearpod is great for teachers who want data to help gauge how engaged students are during lessons. Additionally, teachers in one-to-one schools can better use these tools with a lesson delivery system like Nearpod. Nearpod is especially effective when a presenter has to deliver information to a large class.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
If you're trying to quickly create a high volume of simple scenes to communicate an action or scenario, Storyboard That will meet the basic need without requiring a lot of learning time. This software would also likely be a simple solution for anyone who needs scene templates, icons, or other elements. Though I've primarily used Storyboard That for personal use in film projects, I could also see how the stock images might be helpful in my professional role as a Product Manager for creating visuals to illustrate user personas and user stories.
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Pros
Renaissance Learning
  • Provide timely and individualized feedback.
  • Allow for the teacher to check for understanding, for the entire class, in one view.
  • Present an array of different interactive lesson items, at the fingertips of every student.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
  • Drag & drop interface is quick to learn and simple to use.
  • A wide range of prefabricated elements such as scenes, characters, shapes, etc.
  • The pricing plans are straightforward for different user segments.
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Cons
Renaissance Learning
  • I would love Nearpod to have more free activities.
  • I would love Nearpod to be free for educators.
  • I would love if teachers could assign homework on Nearpod.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
  • Some of the items have built-in editing capabilities (i.e., changing the sky color in a background), but others can barely be edited, and the distinction isn't apparent.
  • The visual style of the site seems dated and "clunky".
  • Doesn't integrate with any other programs.
  • Poorly optimized for mobile: the options are hard to access, button sizes are inconsistent, etc.
  • Some aspects of the site navigation aren't intuitive, like how to exit out of search results.
  • No ability to change angles or perspective; everything is completely flat.
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Likelihood to Renew
Renaissance Learning
Goal is to continue our subscription for the 2019-2020 school year
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
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Usability
Renaissance Learning
While there is some learning curve to fully understand and know how to lead a lesson with Nearpod, once mastered successfully, Nearpod lessons are simple to create and deliver. When leading a lesson, it is relatively simple to see how everyone in the class performs and how well they participate and understand.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Renaissance Learning
The support staff for Nearpod is top-notch. I have not had technical issues, but I did have a concern about my bill and they reached out to me nearly immediately to address the problem. I was very satisfied with how they handled the interaction from beginning to end. They did a great job.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Renaissance Learning
I don't know of a product off hand that does what Nearpod can do. Between the library of pre-made lessons, the ability to create your own lesson content, the ability to add interactive content, Nearpod offers a unique engagement platform for instruction
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Renaissance Learning
  • The impact is awesome. It gives students a digital option other than PowerPoint for presentations.
  • The feedback tool allows you to follow students in realtime.
  • The shallow learning curve made it easy encourage other faculty to try it.
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Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
  • Quick visual communication tool saves time on cross-team planning.
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