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spark pollFree Kahoot alternative
Free Kahoot Alternative for Teachers
Run live quizzes and polls your students will actually enjoy — without hitting a paywall. Spark Poll keeps the core classroom features free for every teacher.
Free tool from Close the Gap Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Try Spark Poll free
Try Spark Poll free
One email gets you a free teacher account. Build a live quiz in minutes.
No credit card. One email, no password — we send a one-time magic link. Free for teachers, forever.
- Free core features, no paywall
- No participant cap
- No student logins
- Built by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Why teachers switch
Why look for a Kahoot alternative?
Most teachers come looking for the same reasons: free-plan limits, per-host pricing, and features they want locked behind an upgrade. Spark Poll's answer is simple — keep the classroom essentials free because a nonprofit funds the work, not your subscription.
60 seconds to live
How it works
- 1
Build a quiz or poll
Add questions in minutes — multiple choice, word cloud, open response, and more.
- 2
Students join with a code
They enter a 6-digit code or scan a QR link. No account needed.
- 3
Play live
Run it in real time and watch results land instantly on the big screen.
Honest comparison
Spark Poll vs Kahoot, side by side
A fair, plainly-stated comparison — including where Kahoot may still be the better fit for your classroom.
| Feature | Spark Poll | Kahoot |
|---|---|---|
| Price for core classroom use | Free, forever | Free tier; paid plans to unlock more |
| Live quiz / game mode | Yes | Yes |
| Question types | 6, incl. word cloud & open response | Quiz-focused, mostly multiple choice |
| Student account required | No | No |
| Participant cap on free plan | Unlimited | Capped on the free plan |
| Results & export | Free | Fuller reporting on paid plans |
| Anonymous responses | Yes | Limited |
| Who funds it | Nonprofit · 501(c)(3) | For-profit company |
Price for core classroom use
- Spark Poll
- Free, forever
- Kahoot
- Free tier; paid plans to unlock more
Live quiz / game mode
- Spark Poll
- Yes
- Kahoot
- Yes
Question types
- Spark Poll
- 6, incl. word cloud & open response
- Kahoot
- Quiz-focused, mostly multiple choice
Student account required
- Spark Poll
- No
- Kahoot
- No
Participant cap on free plan
- Spark Poll
- Unlimited
- Kahoot
- Capped on the free plan
Results & export
- Spark Poll
- Free
- Kahoot
- Fuller reporting on paid plans
Anonymous responses
- Spark Poll
- Yes
- Kahoot
- Limited
Who funds it
- Spark Poll
- Nonprofit · 501(c)(3)
- Kahoot
- For-profit company
Where Kahoot may still be the better pick
- A much larger library of ready-made games and community content.
- More mature gamification and polish that students already recognize.
- Broader integrations and deeper reporting on paid tiers.
- Bigger brand familiarity, which can mean less explaining for students.
Comparison reflects publicly available information about Kahoot as of June 2026; plans change, so confirm current details on kahoot.com. 'Kahoot!' is a trademark of its respective owner. Spark Poll is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Kahoot.
In the classroom
What teachers use it for
Review games before a test
Turn review into a fast, low-stakes game the whole class joins.
Live formative quizzes
Check understanding mid-lesson and reteach on the spot.
Quick polls & opinion checks
Take the temperature of the room in seconds.
Exit tickets
Close class with one question that tells you what stuck.
Moving over
Switching from Kahoot
There is no automatic import, so plan to rebuild your sets — most teachers recreate a quiz in a few minutes. The upside: no participant caps, no per-host fees, and the same code-to-join flow your students already know.
Frequently asked
Kahoot alternative FAQ
Is Spark Poll free compared to Kahoot?
Yes. Spark Poll keeps its core classroom features free for every teacher, with no participant cap and no per-host paywall, because it is funded by a nonprofit rather than subscriptions.
Can students join without an account?
Yes. Students enter a 6-digit code or scan a QR link on any device. No account, no app, and no personal data required.
Does it have a game or leaderboard mode?
Yes. You can run live, paced quizzes that students answer in real time. The focus is classroom learning rather than heavy game theatrics.
Can I import my existing Kahoot quizzes?
Not directly — there is no one-click import. You rebuild a quiz in Spark Poll, which usually takes a few minutes per set. We would rather be honest about that than overpromise.
Is there a participant limit?
No. Spark Poll does not cap the number of students who can join a free session.
Who makes Spark Poll?
Close the Gap Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has reached more than a million students since 2019.
Try the free, no-paywall quiz tool
Create your free teacher account and run a live quiz with your class today.