# Nearpod vs Slido Comparison

| | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 121 | 776 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0 per year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Nearpod

Pros:
- Access Control (1 reviews)
- App Integration (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity Issues (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Slido

Pros:
- Ease of Use (147 reviews)
- Engagement (122 reviews)

Cons:
- PowerPoint Integration (27 reviews)
- Expensive (24 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 9.4 (694 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 9.5 (706 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (519 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 9.4 (262 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 9.3 (460 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.4 (214 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 9.5 (694 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Nearpod

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Slido

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $0 per year

Description: Create an unlimited number of events with up to 100 participants. 

Key Features:
- Crowdsource questions- unlimited Q&A
- 3 polls per event
- 1 quiz per event

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/slido/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nearpod** | 8.8/10 | 20 |
| **Slido** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time assessment** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-made content** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Digital Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nearpod** | 8.7/10 | 38 |
| **Slido** | N/A | N/A |

#### Learning Content

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pre-made Content** | 8.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aligned to Standards** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Content** | 9.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Audience Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nearpod** | N/A | N/A |
| **Slido** | 8.8/10 | 596 |

#### Audience Engagement

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Polls and Surveys** | Not enough data | 9.6 (563 reviews) | 
| **Quizzes** | Not enough data | 9.4 (523 reviews) | 
| **Audience Q&A** | Not enough data | 9.4 (532 reviews) | 
| **Live Slides** | Not enough data | 8.8 (484 reviews) | 

#### Event Support

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hybrid/Virtual Events** | Not enough data | 8.9 (480 reviews) | 
| **SMS Voting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Event Security** | Not enough data | 8.7 (448 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 

#### Engagement Analytics

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Results** | Not enough data | 9.5 (536 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (500 reviews) | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (479 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Audience Response

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.5 (45 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (43 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 

### Classroom Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nearpod** | 8.9/10 | 45 |
| **Slido** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Computer Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Website & Application Blocking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Teacher/Student Screensharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Quizzes** | 9.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Building** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Student Assignment Distribution** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Student Assignment Collection** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Reporting** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shared Content Libraries** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## 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 Slido (1):** [Audience Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audience-response)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Nearpod | Slido | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.3% | 38.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.6% | 40.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.1% | 21.0% | 

### 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%

#### Slido

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.1%
- **Higher Education:** 10.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.5%
- **Consulting:** 4.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 45.4%

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## 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 (1839 reviews)
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- [Pear Deck](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (42 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)
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### Alternatives to Slido

- [Mentimeter](https://www.g2.com/products/mentimeter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (788 reviews)
- [Vevox](https://www.g2.com/products/vevox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (442 reviews)
- [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [AhaSlides](https://www.g2.com/products/ahaslides/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (338 reviews)
- [Quizizz](https://www.g2.com/products/quizizz/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Crowdpurr](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdpurr/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Poll Everywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/poll-everywhere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews)
- [Pigeonhole Live](https://www.g2.com/products/pigeonhole-live/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [MeetingPulse](https://www.g2.com/products/meetingpulse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [OMBEA Response](https://www.g2.com/products/ombea-response/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5 reviews)

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## 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..."

### Slido

- Title: [Does Slido have a chat feature?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-slido-have-a-chat-feature) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hello!
I know that you have been testing the chat feature and have enabled it at events at the request of customers. However, they decided to scrap the..."
- Title: [Sli.do integrations](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12065-sli-do-integrations) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Kelsey, 

Thanks for asking. We have a number of integrations. Here is a short overview.

1. Slido for Google Slides 2. Slack 3. Live video 4. Event..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/nearpod-vs-slido)