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Spec score 7.4 #98 of 118 in Audience Response Systems

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Product
QuizLive is a free, open-source real-time multiplayer quiz and trivia platform that can be self-hosted as an alternative to Kahoot and Slido.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Audience
The maker lists teachers, teams, event organizers, self-hosters, and offline users among its intended audiences.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Security
The security documentation describes Firebase rules that restrict admin writes, protect answer keys during questions, and validate submitted answers and scores.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The security page directs vulnerability reports to [email protected] and says the maker will respond within a few days.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Capacity
The maker estimates Firebase’s free tier supports about 80–100 concurrent players, with larger events requiring Firebase’s pay-as-you-go plan.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Commercial use
The repository says the software is free to use, modify, and self-host, but disallows commercial or revenue-generating use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Host and admin
The host screen displays questions, a timer, answer charts, and a leaderboard, while the admin panel controls questions, game flow, QR settings, and session history.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations and hosting
The documented stack uses Firebase Firestore and Authentication, and supports hosting through Vercel or self-hosting; Firebase plus Vercel is the only setup the README says is tested end-to-end.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Joining
Players can join from their phones by scanning a QR code or visiting a URL, without creating an account.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Live polling
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Live Q&A
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Offline use
QuizLive can run on a local network without an internet connection.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Quiz mode
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Scoring and history
Correct answers score more when answered faster, and past session leaderboards can be downloaded as CSV.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security limits
The maker describes the threat model as low-stakes interactive use and notes there is no rate limit on player joins.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

QuizLive Free No license, subscription, or per-player fee. ~80–100 concurrent players on Firebase’s free tier · larger events require Firebase pay-as-you-go Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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