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# Lumio vs Pear Deck Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Lumio** [

4.8/5(174)

](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews#reviews)

**Pear Deck** [

4.4/5(42)

](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Lumio**
Free Trial

**$0.00** 1 per teacher · Free

**Pear Deck**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Lumio**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

**Pear Deck**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Lumio**
Not enough reviews yet

**Pear Deck**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Lumio**
$$$$$

**Pear Deck**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Lumio**
Not enough reviews yet

**Pear Deck**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Lumio**
[
Student Engagement (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1643359&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1645362&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2051366&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Extra Costs (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2051378&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Pear Deck**
[
Engagement (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1861914&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Interactive Engagement (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1861960&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1862008&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Lumio**
Not enough data

**Pear Deck**
[

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Google Classroom

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_afccaa7bddacd18838141d8c5902053e/google-for-education.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google for Education

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-for-education/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Lumio**
 ![Lumio screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/167564/Game-Based-Activities.gif)

**Pear Deck**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Lumio**

9.1

9.1110

**Pear Deck**

8.8

8.831

Ease of Use

**Lumio**

9.5

9.5112

**Pear Deck**

8.9

8.931

Ease of Setup

**Lumio**

9.3

9.335

**Pear Deck**

10.0

10.06

Ease of Admin

**Lumio**

9.2

9.224

**Pear Deck**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Lumio**

9.5

9.5105

**Pear Deck**

9.3

9.319

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Lumio**

9.4

9.424

**Pear Deck**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Lumio**

9.9

9.999

**Pear Deck**

8.9

8.931

Features

Digital Learning Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

84

7.8

12

Learning Content

Pre-made Content

8.8(won by 1.6)

79

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

10

Multimedia Content

8.9(won by 0.6)

77

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

10

Gamification

9.6(won by 2.7)

78

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

8

Aligned to Standards

Feature Not Available

8.0(won by default)

5

Personalization

Personalized Learning Paths

8.6(won by 1.0)

69

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

7

Assessments

9.0(won by 0.3)

75

8.7

9

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

7.4(won by default)

7

Reporting and Analytics

Integrations

8.5(won by 1.2)

66

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

10

Analytics

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

10

Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment[Hide 81 FeaturesShow 81 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

69

Not enough data

Assessment delivery

Question variety

9.1(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Real-time assessment

9.5(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Pre-made content

8.6(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Weighted Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grading and reporting

Automated grading

8.1(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Gamification

9.3(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Analytics dashboard

8.0(won by default)

59

Not enough data

Reporting

7.4(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

White-labeling

8.2(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Mobile compatibility

9.0(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Results Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test/Quiz Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skill Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Employment Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proctoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pulse Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Randomization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Proctoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quizzes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Limits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Branching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lock Down

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

57

Not enough data

Platform Features

Remote Computer Monitoring

8.7(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Teacher/Student Screensharing

9.3(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Interactive Quizzes

9.3(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Presentation Building

9.0(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Instant Messaging

7.9(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Student Assignment Distribution

9.2(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Student Assignment Collection

8.7(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Website & Application Blocking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Progress Reporting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Shared Content Libraries

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Usage Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Audio/Images/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcripts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discipline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in LMS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Labs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting Analysis

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Completion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Education ERP System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Assistance

Help and Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Customization

White Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Lumio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f13197a9e27ea1af2e75bd74b240842/smart-technologies-lumio.svg "Lumio")](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews)

Lumio

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

47.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

29.1%

[![Pear Deck](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_49e7e70e32a353e912d867b0e7b424bd/pear-deck.png "Pear Deck")](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews)

Pear Deck

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

17.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

39.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.4%

17.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

47.5%

43.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

29.1%

39.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Lumio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2f13197a9e27ea1af2e75bd74b240842/smart-technologies-lumio.svg "Lumio")](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews)
Lumio

Primary/Secondary Education

58.9%

Education Management

24.7%

E-Learning

9.5%

Higher Education

3.2%

Professional Training & Coaching

1.3%

Other

2.5%

[![Pear Deck](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_49e7e70e32a353e912d867b0e7b424bd/pear-deck.png "Pear Deck")](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews)
Pear Deck

Primary/Secondary Education

41.5%

Education Management

34.1%

Higher Education

12.2%

E-Learning

7.3%

Libraries

2.4%

Other

2.4%

FAQs

## Lumio vs Pear Deck FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Pear Deck vs Lumio?

Lumio stands out from Pear Deck with a higher G2 rating, more reviews, and broader reviewer-cited strengths in engagement and customization.

| [Pear Deck](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews) | [Lumio](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (42 reviews) | 4.8/5 (174 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 10.0 | 9.3 |
| 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Engagement | Student Engagement |

### How do the pricing models of Pear Deck and Lumio compare?

Lumio is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Pear Deck.

- **Pear Deck:** In recent reviews, several educators mention that the premium version is expensive and can be difficult to justify alongside other necessary programs.
- **Lumio:** Reviewers highlight that Lumio is free for teachers and offers a wide range of features without requiring payment, though some advanced features are behind a paywall.
- **Switching reasons:** Educators cite cost and feature access as key reasons for preferring Lumio over Pear Deck.

### What are the best alternatives to Pear Deck and Lumio?

The top three alternatives to Pear Deck and Lumio are Nearpod, Canvas LMS, and Kahoot!.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pear Deck](https://www.g2.com/products/pear-deck/reviews) | 4.4/5 (42 reviews) | Mid-Market | Premium version considered expensive | Engagement |
| [Lumio](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-technologies-lumio/reviews) | 4.8/5 (174 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free for teachers, some paid features | Student Engagement |
| [Nearpod](https://www.g2.com/products/nearpod/reviews) | 4.6/5 (121 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Interactive Lessons |
| [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1839 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Course Management |
| [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) | 4.6/5 (405 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Engagement |

### Which Digital Learning Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Pear Deck and Lumio?

Buyers should prioritize Engagement, Customization, Ease of Use, Interactive Lessons, and Assessment features when comparing Pear Deck and Lumio.

- **Engagement:** Pear Deck (1 all-time mention), Lumio (4 all-time mentions)
- **Customization:** Pear Deck (—), Lumio (4 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Pear Deck (8.9), Lumio (9.5); Lumio also has 4 all-time mentions for Ease of Use
- **Interactive Lessons:** Pear Deck (—), Lumio (4 all-time mentions)
- **Assessments:** Pear Deck (—), Lumio (1 all-time mention)

### What are the pros and cons of Pear Deck vs Lumio?

Lumio's headline strength is student engagement and customization, while Pear Deck's is interactive engagement.

- **Pear Deck strengths:** Interactive engagement (1 all-time mention), monitoring (1 all-time mention), student engagement (1 all-time mention)
- **Pear Deck trade-offs:** Premium version considered expensive (1 all-time mention), limited free features, occasional technical frustrations with slide updates and integration
- **Lumio strengths:** Student engagement (5 all-time mentions), customization (4 all-time mentions), ease of use (4 all-time mentions), interactive lessons (4 all-time mentions), features (3 all-time mentions), PowerPoint integration (2 all-time mentions), assessment creation (1 all-time mention)
- **Lumio trade-offs:** Some advanced features require payment, occasional feedback about learning curve and desire for more integrations

### Is Pear Deck or Lumio better for small businesses?

Lumio is a better fit for small businesses, with higher reviewer satisfaction and broader engagement themes.

- **Pear Deck:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note engagement but cite cost as a barrier for individual or small-scale use.
- **Lumio:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use, free access for teachers, and strong engagement, making it attractive for small teams and individual educators.

### Which Digital Learning Platforms platform has better integrations?

Lumio is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing broader integration capabilities than Pear Deck.

- **Pear Deck:** Google Classroom integration is mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Lumio:** Reviewers mention integration with Canva, Google, and Microsoft, with temporal-qualitative framing.

### How do Pear Deck and Lumio compare on customer support?

Lumio and Pear Deck are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with Lumio at 9.5 and Pear Deck at 9.3, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Pear Deck:** Reviewers describe support as thorough and ongoing, with several citing helpful training and responsive assistance.
- **Lumio:** Reviewers consistently praise Lumio's support, noting responsive teams, embedded help videos, and continuous improvement based on user feedback.

### Which is easier to implement, Pear Deck or Lumio?

Pear Deck and Lumio are rated at parity on Ease of Setup, with Pear Deck at 10.0 and Lumio at 9.3, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Pear Deck:** Reviewers consistently rate setup as very easy, with multiple mentions of straightforward onboarding and quick implementation.
- **Lumio:** Reviewers highlight user-friendly setup, intuitive onboarding, and effective training resources, with many citing ease of implementation for both teachers and students.

### Which product has better Assessments?

Lumio is stronger for Assessments, with more reviewer-cited mentions and explicit support for assessment creation and data tracking.

- **Pear Deck:** No all-time mentions for Assessments; reviewers note formative assessment capabilities but without explicit mention counts.
- **Lumio:** 1 all-time mention for Assessments, 1 for Assessment Creation, and 1 for Data Tracking; reviewers highlight ease of creating and exporting assessments, formative data collection, and integration with learning management systems.

Alternatives

**Lumio Alternatives**

 ![Nearpod](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/67b3617130164566b1ff8ab11c3819e8/nearpod.svg "Nearpod")

[
Nearpod
](/products/nearpod/reviews)

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

[
PowerSchool Schoology Learning
](/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews)

 ![ClassDojo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dbe859846565465d85256a229e21806/classdojo.svg "ClassDojo")

[
ClassDojo
](/products/classdojo/reviews)

**Pear Deck Alternatives**

 ![Nearpod](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/67b3617130164566b1ff8ab11c3819e8/nearpod.svg "Nearpod")

[
Nearpod
](/products/nearpod/reviews)

 ![Kahoot!](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_83ee7597c94403a64ef1a990517322d2/kahoot.png "Kahoot!")

[
Kahoot!
](/products/kahoot/reviews)

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![EdPuzzle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_76aa5e6b35997f646272b6652b8a20d3/edpuzzle.png "EdPuzzle")

[
EdPuzzle
](/products/edpuzzle/reviews)

## Lumio vs Pear Deck

- Reviewers felt that Lumio meets the needs of their business better than Pear Deck.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Lumio is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Lumio over Pear Deck.