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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Nearpod

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ANearpod is an education-focused learning management software solution offered by Nearpod.

    $159

    per year

    StreamAlive

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AStreamAlive is an audience engagement platform that works alongside existing live sessions on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Twitch, and YouTube Live. It also supports hybrid and in-person events via a browser-based, mobile-friendly chat feature. Using live polls, word clouds, Q&As, spinner wheels, and interactive maps, StreamAlive helps boost the audience engagement in a live session and keeps people tuned. StreamAlive uses the simplicity of the chat to power the audience engagement.…

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    Pricing
    NearpodStreamAlive
    Editions & Modules
    Gold
    $159
    per year
    Platinum
    $397
    per year
    Silver
    Free
    Premium Plus
    Get quote
    per year
    Basic
    $19
    per month
    Pro
    $39
    per month
    Pro+
    $99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NearpodStreamAlive
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    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.All plans including the free plan allows use of StreamAlive in unlimited live sessions and for an unlimited number of audience interactions in those sessions. Pricing is based on the number of audience members who can engage with the interactions. On the Pro plan up to 500 audience members can engage with each interaction. StreamAlive won't count the 501st person (and above) who votes in a poll or engage with another interaction.
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    Features
    NearpodStreamAlive
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Nearpod and StreamAlive
    Feature
    Nearpod
    -
    Ratings
    StreamAlive
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Nearpod and StreamAlive
    Feature
    Nearpod
    -
    Ratings
    StreamAlive
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Audience polling00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Presentation Streaming00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Nearpod and StreamAlive
    Feature
    Nearpod
    -
    Ratings
    StreamAlive
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    4% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.22 Ratings
    Audience Engagement
    Comparison of Audience Engagement features of Nearpod and StreamAlive
    Feature
    Nearpod
    -
    Ratings
    StreamAlive
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Quizzes00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Survey Features00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Edmodo (discontinued)
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Mentimeter
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Edmodo (discontinued)
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Mentimeter
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NearpodStreamAlive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 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
    NearpodStreamAlive
    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.
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    I recently had the opportunity to use StreamAlive for my webinar sessions, and I must say I am thoroughly impressed. The ease of use is remarkable – it's intuitive and user-friendly, allowing me to set up my webinars without a hitch. The software's seamless integration with Zoom is a standout feature, ensuring a smooth experience for both myself and my participants. The interactive aspect of StreamAlive is where it truly shines. The ability to create real-time interaction with my audience has taken my webinars to the next level. I particularly love the interactive world map feature; it not only engages my audience but also adds a touch of sophistication and a cutting-edge feel to my presentations.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Renaissance Learning
    Goal is to continue our subscription for the 2019-2020 school year
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
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    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
    Incentivized
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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    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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    WordsWorth Tech Inc.
    • StreamAlive has enhanced the professionalism of my webinars, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their online presentations.
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    ScreenShots

    StreamAlive Screenshots

    Screenshot of Ask your audience where they are from and see their locations plotted in real-time on a map as they type locations in the chat.Screenshot of Easily poll your audience by asking them to vote in the chat box using 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. for the option they want to select.Screenshot of Create colorful wordclouds from the chat streamScreenshot of Use spinner wheels to pick winners from the audience or to choose an option at random.Screenshot of You'll never forget your first emoji explosion. Experiment with different types of audience interactions that goes beyond polls and word clouds.Screenshot of Different types of chat visualizations are available, such as a Tetris-inspired wall of cascading tiles with audience comments on them.