--- description: Learn how Nearpod can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Nearpod Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Mobile Learning Tools](/directory/777/mobile-learning/software) > [Nearpod](/software/123743/nearpod) # Nearpod Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/123743/nearpod Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/123743/nearpod?page=2) > Nearpod is a cloud-based student engagement platform that helps teachers, schools, and higher education institutions engage and assess students using interactive virtual lessons and collaborative discussions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 171 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Nearpod • Teachers can use Nearpod to create interactive lessons in order to engage students. Utilize tools such as videos, gamified activities, live participation, and more to enhance engagement. • Utilize existing resources from other systems and make them interactive by uploading files from PowerPoint, Google Slides, YouTube, and more. • Integrate Nearpos with third party learning management systems including Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Schoology, and more. • Schools and districts can benefit from Nearpod's features for school-based, home-based, and hybrid learning including online learning, student insights, pre-built lessons, and more. • Measure students' understanding and progress with real-time checks and assessments. Teachers can gather insights during and after lessons to gauge how well each individual understood the lesson content. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 171 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Nearpod - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$159,00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Nearpod pricing starts at $120/year (only $10/month) and scales with number of session size and features. Features expand across Silver, Gold, Platinum, School \& Districts and Higher Education plans. Pricing details are outlined below: Silver - Free (Basic features) • Session Size: Up to 40 • Storage Space: Up to 50 MB • Lesson Size: Up to 20 MB Gold - $120/year (only $10/month) • Session Size: Up to 50 • Storage Space: Up to 3 GB • Lesson Size: Up to 40 MB Platinum - $349/year (only $29/month) • Session Size: Up to 75 • Storage Space: Up to 5 GB • Lesson Size: Up to 50 MB School \& Districts and Higher Education - Please contact Nearpod directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Assessment Management - Class Scheduling - Classroom Management - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Content Management - Course Authoring - Course Management - Curriculum Management - Customizable Templates - Faculty/Staff Management - Feedback Management - For Higher Education - For Schools - Gamification - Gradebook - Information Hub - Interactive Learning - K-12 ## Integrations (11 total) - Blackboard - Box - Canvas - Dropbox Business - Google Classroom - Google Drive - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Teams - OneDrive - Schoology - itslearning ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/777/mobile-learning/software) ## Related Categories - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/777/mobile-learning/software) - [Gamification Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/865/gamification/software) - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/258/learning-management-system-lms/software) - [Course Authoring Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/861/course-authoring/software) - [Higher Education Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/31/academic/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This feature is great when designing virtual guided tours. I also appreciate that NearPod has integrated itself with Schoology LMS. Big bonus. > > **Cons**: Honestly I don't have too much. The one gripe I have is that this is a great tool to enhance interaction and engagement, but relies on teacher-led instruction at the forefront. With a push toward self-directed/personalized learning, this may be a drawback. But this is a good tool to get you started with tech integration, or move toward VR as an element to your classroom. > > Overall, it has done what I needed and allows me to control a presentation or push out some fun interactive elements to help keep students on their toes and assess quickly and efficiently. ----- ### "Nearpod in the classroom" — 4.0/5 > **James** | *03 May 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nearpod is a very useful alternative to PowerPoint presentations that keep your students active in the lesson. Nearpod uses a basic PowerPoint presentation which is displayed on the pupils devices but gives you the option to add questions or make students draw on a diagram making it interactive. The teacher has a dashboard whereby you can view all your pupils responses and then single out responses to display for further discussion. > > **Cons**: Making a presentation from scratch on the Nearpod site can be time consuming but if you already have a PowerPoint presentation that you can upload and then add to it, it is much better. Unfortunately, any animations in your original PowerPoint will be lost. > > Overall, the interactive nature of Nearpod makes lessons engaging and fun for the pupils. The teacher is able to receive and give instant feedback to their students. ----- ### "Nearpod" — 3.0/5 > **Don** | *26 July 2019* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It makes boring powerpoints more interactive. You can engage students by asking questions throughout the lesson and see their responses on your screen. There is also a library of pre-existing lessons ready to use. > > **Cons**: The pre-made lessons didn't really fit my needs and creating your own Nearpod presentation from scratch is extremely time consuming. During the lesson it is difficult to go back and forth between the presentation and checking student responses. > > I used this product because my school site bought us a license. I had used Pear Deck previously which is a similar software. In my opinion Pear deck is much easier to use and the students enjoy using it more as well. ----- ### "Liven Up Your Presentations" — 4.0/5 > **Christopher** | *27 May 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an educator, anything that makes lessons more engaging is a win. Nearpod makes a presentation interactive and engaging. Presentations can have interactive activities, videos with questions, and several other ways to keep students engaged. Nearpod presentations can be done live or self-paced. The self-paced feature was vital to moving to remote learning. My classes run much smoother now thanks to Nearpod. > > **Cons**: The quiz section is slightly lacking. It would be helpful if there were more options for the types of questions for the quizzes. Currently, there are activities for fill in the blank, matching, and multiple choice. An option more conducive to vocabulary would be very useful. > > Nearpod makes information engaging for students and adults alike. It makes delivering content much more efficient and rewarding for the participants. ----- ### "Great For Virtual Learning" — 4.0/5 > **Brian** | *10 February 2021* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: -Great for immediate student feedback -Teacher view lets you easily see data and student progress -Teacher view show names on answers and textbox while student view does not -Convert Google Slides to Nearpod -Add in questions during video clip -Nearpod Administrator can impersonate all users and see their nearpods and their data > > **Cons**: -Sometimes slow to load for students, especially videos -Cannot draw > > This is great for virtual learning. Students can see all notes and have quick check for understandings and the teacher can easily give immediate feedback. 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