# Nearpod, Dyknow Classroom vs Pear Deck Comparison | | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 121 | 517 | 42 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Nearpod Pros: - Access Control (1 reviews) - App Integration (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity Issues (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) ### Dyknow Classroom **Not enough data** ### Pear Deck Pros: - Engagement (1 reviews) - Interactive Engagement (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 8.9 (399 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 9.0 (404 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 9.0 (332 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (386 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Nearpod #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Dyknow Classroom #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Pear Deck #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Assessment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nearpod** | 8.8/10 | 20 | | **Dyknow Classroom** | N/A | N/A | | **Pear Deck** | N/A | N/A | #### Assessment delivery | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Question variety** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time assessment** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-made content** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Grading and reporting | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated grading** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics dashboard** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **White-labeling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile compatibility** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Learning Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nearpod** | 8.7/10 | 38 | | **Dyknow Classroom** | N/A | N/A | | **Pear Deck** | 7.8/10 | 12 | #### Learning Content | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Pre-made Content** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | | **Aligned to Standards** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Multimedia Content** | 9.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Gamification** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (8 reviews) | #### Personalization | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized Learning Paths** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Assessments** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | #### Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Analytics** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Integrations** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Classroom Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nearpod** | 8.9/10 | 45 | | **Dyknow Classroom** | 8.7/10 | 355 | | **Pear Deck** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Computer Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Website & Application Blocking** | Feature Not Available | 9.1 (337 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Teacher/Student Screensharing** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interactive Quizzes** | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 8.1 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Presentation Building** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Instant Messaging** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (295 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Student Assignment Distribution** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 8.2 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Student Assignment Collection** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Progress Reporting** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.3 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shared Content Libraries** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Nearpod (3):** [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Classroom Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management) **Unique to Dyknow Classroom (1):** [Classroom Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management) **Unique to Pear Deck (2):** [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Nearpod | Dyknow Classroom | Pear Deck | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 29.3% | 17.2% | 17.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 46.6% | 57.3% | 43.9% | | **Enterprise** | 24.1% | 25.5% | 39.0% | ### By Industry #### Nearpod - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 51.7% - **Education Management:** 25.9% - **Higher Education:** 10.3% - **E-Learning:** 5.2% - **Sports:** 0.9% - **Real Estate:** 0.9% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 0.9% - **Music:** 0.9% - **Libraries:** 0.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.9% - **Other:** 1.7% #### Dyknow Classroom - **Education Management:** 58.5% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 31.5% - **E-Learning:** 7.0% - **Higher Education:** 2.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 0.2% - **Entertainment:** 0.2% #### Pear Deck - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 41.5% - **Education Management:** 34.1% - **Higher Education:** 12.2% - **E-Learning:** 7.3% - **Libraries:** 2.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Nearpod - [Lumio](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (174 reviews) - [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1838 reviews) - [Socrative](https://www.g2.com/products/socrative/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (99 reviews) - [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews) - [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (361 reviews) - [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews) - [McGraw-Hill Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (176 reviews) - [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1067 reviews) - [Seesaw](https://www.g2.com/products/seesaw/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (48 reviews) - [EdPuzzle](https://www.g2.com/products/edpuzzle/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (38 reviews) ### Alternatives to Dyknow Classroom - [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (361 reviews) - [LanSchool](https://www.g2.com/products/lanschool/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (116 reviews) - [GoGuardian Teacher](https://www.g2.com/products/goguardian-teacher/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (101 reviews) - [Hāpara](https://www.g2.com/products/hapara/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Lightspeed Filter](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-filter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Securly Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/securly-classroom/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Lumio](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (174 reviews) - [NetSupport School](https://www.g2.com/products/netsupport-school/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Echo360](https://www.g2.com/products/echo360/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (460 reviews) - [Socrative](https://www.g2.com/products/socrative/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (99 reviews) ### Alternatives to Pear Deck - [Lumio](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (174 reviews) - [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews) - [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1838 reviews) - [EdPuzzle](https://www.g2.com/products/edpuzzle/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Quizizz](https://www.g2.com/products/quizizz/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (255 reviews) - [Mentimeter](https://www.g2.com/products/mentimeter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (788 reviews) - [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews) - [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1067 reviews) - [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (694 reviews) - [Vevox](https://www.g2.com/products/vevox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (442 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Nearpod - Title: [Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27057-is-there-a-way-to-allow-students-to-save-in-progress-during-remote-learning) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Hey! When students click out of the assignment, it should automatically save their progress, and when they return, the assignment should pick them back up..." - Title: [Who can use Nearpod?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-can-use-nearpod) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Anyone with internet access can use it, but it does have a paid subscription to access all of it's tools." - Title: [What is the purpose of Nearpod?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-nearpod) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Full-class experience... Real-time insights through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamified learning and activities" - Title: [What are the features of Nearpod?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-nearpod) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Nearpod is a platform that allows instructors to create an interactive lesson that can be used cooperatively as a group or individually. Functions include..." ### Dyknow Classroom - Title: [How do I block a website permanently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-block-a-website-permanently) — 6 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "create a blocking plan, found at the top next to the classes tab." - Title: [How do I ensure the student is logged on in my room?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-ensure-the-student-is-logged-on-in-my-room-69955a80-6c18-436c-93d4-7b6ac2f68c06) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Your Dyknow class page will show you the names of the students who are not logged in so you can address that issue with them individually. You will also see..." - Title: [Is it possible to see everything the kid does on their Chromebook?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-see-everything-the-kid-does-on-their-chromebook) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yuppers, just go to the class history tab and pick an individual student, note: you can only see what said student has done while you were monitoring them" - Title: [Blocking Application](https://www.g2.com/discussions/blocking-application) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "What's your specific question, Matthew?" - Title: [Can I send messages to students' computers when they are not on them?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-send-messages-to-students-computers-when-they-are-not-on-them) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No. They will only show up on Dyknow when they are logged in to their computer. " ### Pear Deck - Title: [Is Pear deck safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pear-deck-safe-to-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [ismaeel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31892-ismaeel) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "hi my name is ismaeel can you help me" - Title: [Algebra pear dock example lessons](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29294-algebra-pear-dock-example-lessons) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "hih" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/nearpod-vs-dyknow-classroom-vs-pear-deck)