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Padlet Sandbox

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What it is

Padlet Sandbox is a collaborative digital canvas for drawing, writing, and adding media. People can contribute together and see one another’s additions in real time. Add cards and play them in sequence as a slideshow for a lesson, presentation, or storybook, or connect card content to build branching activities, interactive documents, and games. The product page describes more than 25 tools, including breakout rooms, keyboard shortcuts, object linking, granular permissions, and automatic content moderation. Sandbox supports diagramming, workshop templates, guest collaboration, presentation mode, and voting, but it is not an infinite canvas. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web, with support for major browsers. Google options include sign-in, Classroom sharing, and Drive files; Padlet also supports importing Jamboards. The Free plan is free and includes 3 padlets, 20MB uploads, 1 user, 2-minute videos, and 5-minute audio. After June 30, 2026, free accounts are limited to 3 total Sandboxes and boards; additional Sandboxes become read-only unless the user upgrades.

Spec sheet

What it does
Padlet Sandbox is a collaborative digital canvas for drawing, writing, media, lessons, presentations and interactive activities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · api.padlet.com
Intended users
The Sandbox page presents the product for whiteboarding, lessons, and activities, with examples including class activities, brainstorming, lessons, quizzes, interactive documents, and storybooks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Security
Padlet says it is SOC 2 Type 1 certified and encrypts data at rest with AES 256-bit encryption and data in transit with SSL/TLS 1.2 by default.Read 7 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Support
Padlet lists a knowledge base, email, WhatsApp, webinars and 24/7 support coverage for education customers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · padlet.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · padlet.com
API authentication
API requests require an x-api-key generated in Developer settings, available only to paying users and restricted to boards where the user is an administrator.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.padlet.dev
Breakout rooms
Breakout rooms let groups work on separate cards while collaborators remain in the same Sandbox.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog
Browser support
Sandbox works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge, with mobile apps recommended for phones and tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Card limit
The help article lists a limit of 20 cards per Sandbox for Neon and 100 for Platinum, Team, Classroom, and Padlet for Schools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Card limits
Free Sandboxes allow 20 cards; Platinum, Team, Classroom and Padlet for Schools allow 100 cards per Sandbox.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Cards and slideshows
Users can add multiple cards and play them in order as a slideshow for lessons, presentations, and storybooks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Collaboration
People can contribute to a sandbox together and see contributions in real time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Company funding
Crunchbase lists Padlet as a private Series A company with three funding rounds and 16 investors, but amounts are not publicly shown.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company headquarters
Padlet lists San Francisco, California as headquarters and Singapore as a regional office.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The maker is Wallwisher, Inc., doing business as Padlet, a Delaware corporation incorporated on December 10, 2012.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Padlet as privately held with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Data hosting
Padlet says its service is hosted on Google Cloud in the United States, with offices in San Francisco and Singapore.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Free account limit
The help article says free accounts are limited to 3 total Sandboxes and boards after June 30, 2026, and additional Sandboxes become read-only unless the user upgrades.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Google ecosystem
Sandbox supports Google login, Google Drive attachments, Google Classroom sharing and Jamboard importing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · api.padlet.com
Google integrations
Users can log in with Google, share to Google Classroom, and add files from Google Drive.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Interactive content
Users can link content between cards to create branching activities, interactive documents, and games.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Interactive linking
Objects can link to other cards, enabling branching documents, games, quizzes and storybooks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog
Jamboard
Padlet says Sandbox has all Jamboard features and supports importing Jamboards into Padlet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Licence
Padlet is proprietary; its terms reserve Padlet intellectual property and provide no open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Limit: editing and layout
Reviewers mention limited text editing, clutter when many posts appear, and requests for tables, voting and better document export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: free quota
Reviewers criticize the small free allowance of three padlets and limited free storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: outages
Padlet’s status history records a Cloudflare-related outage lasting about three hours and a separate 24-minute outage in November 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · status.padlet.help
Limit: performance
App reviews report lag, crashes, blank screens, upload failures and occasional lost edits or synchronization problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
LMS integrations
Padlet lists LTI 1.3 integrations for Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology, itslearning and Google Classroom.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Moderation
Safety Net can block inappropriate images and videos before publication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Notable news
Padlet launched Sandbox on August 1, 2024 as a digital canvas and Jamboard alternative.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog
Praise: ease and collaboration
Reviewers repeatedly describe Padlet as easy to learn, visually clear and effective for real-time classroom collaboration and sharing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Privacy compliance
Padlet says it participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and supports access, portability and erasure requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Public API
The REST API uses JSON:API at api.padlet.dev and documents board, post, attachment, user and organization endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.padlet.dev
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 6,700 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.9 out of 5 from 323 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.2 out of 5 from 84 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.9 out of 5 from 338 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.9 out of 5 from 320 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.8 out of 5 from 38,500 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.7 out of 5 from 204 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
7.4 out of 10 from 4 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Roster integrations
School subscriptions support ClassLink and OneRoster rostering plus Google, Microsoft and SAML sign-in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Sandbox structure
Content is organized into ordered cards that can be played as a slideshow rather than one infinite canvas.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog
SDK availability
Padlet documents cURL and HTTP API usage but lists no official SDK packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.padlet.dev
Security controls
Padlet states SOC 2 Type 1 certification, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2 in transit, malware scanning, penetration tests, bug bounty and encrypted backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.padlet.com
Self-hosting
Padlet’s public documentation describes a hosted service and provides no self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.padlet.dev
Supported browsers
The help article says Sandbox supports major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.Read 7 Oct 2026 · padlet.help
Tools
Sandbox provides more than 20 tools including drawing, text, sticky notes, shapes, AI image generation, video and voice recording.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog
Zapier
Padlet’s Zapier integration connects workflows to more than 7,000 other applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.blog

Plans and prices

Free Free 3 active padlets · 20MB uploads · 2-minute video · 5-minute audio · 20 cards per Sandbox Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Platinum €23 a month monthly (or $180/year) Unlimited padlets · 500MB files · 15-minute video · 30-minute audio · API access Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Team €29.99 a month per Maker monthly (or $229.99/year) Unlimited padlets · 1GB files · 30-minute video · 60-minute audio · API · roles · user management · analytics Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
Classroom €240 a year annual; 2 teachers Unlimited padlets · 1GB files · 100 free student accounts · API · roles · user management · analytics · content safety Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com
School & District €1,500 a year starting annual price for 10 teachers Unlimited padlets · 1GB files · unlimited students · API · LMS integrations · SSO · invoice billing · content safety Read 15 Oct 2026 · padlet.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Real-time contributions from multiple people
  • Cards can become ordered slideshows or branching activities
  • Supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and web
  • Google Classroom sharing and Google Drive files
  • Free plan includes 3 padlets

Limits

  • Free accounts are limited to 3 total Sandboxes and boards after June 30, 2026
  • Free plan limits uploads to 20MB
  • Neon allows 20 cards per Sandbox

Who it suits

Sandbox suits teachers, presenters, and groups creating lessons, brainstorming sessions, quizzes, interactive documents, or storybooks. Google Classroom and Drive users can connect those services to their work.

Verdict

Padlet Sandbox combines collaborative canvas work with cards for presentations and branching activities. Check the free-account and card limits against the size of your planned work.

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