iClicker vs ParticiPoll
iClicker
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ParticiPoll
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| Figure | iClicker | ParticiPoll |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | $16.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 10 |
| Spec score · Audience Response Systems | 9.2 (#5) | 8.1 (#58) |
| Spec score · Student Response Systems | 9.0 (#4) | 8.2 (#18) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Security and privacy | The institutional page says iClicker is AWS-hosted, uses firewall protection and segregated Virtual Private Cloud architecture, and undergoes third-party penetration testing; it also states FERPA and FIPPA compliance and 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification. | The privacy policy says personal data is stored securely in accordance with GDPR and that the company uses physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards. |
| Support | iClicker offers support articles, tutorials, customer support, training, and access to iClicker specialists. | The download pages invite users with problems or questions to contact the company and say it can often respond within minutes. |
Plans
iClicker
- iClicker Pulse — 6 months$4.99 a month
- iClicker Pulse — 12 months$7.99 a month
- iClicker Pro — 6 months$15.99 a month
- iClicker Pro — 12 months$24.99 a month
- Instructor accountFree
- iClicker Pulse — 6 months$4.99, paid once
- iClicker Pulse — 12 months$7.99, paid once
- iClicker Pro — 6 months$15.99, paid once
- iClicker Pro — 12 months$24.99, paid once
- Institutional enterprise plansPriced on request
ParticiPoll
- Individual$199 a year
- Team$799 a year
- Company$1,999 a year
- Free TrialFree
- Free TrialFree
- Individual Single Event$109, paid once
- Individual$199 a year
- Team$799 a year
- Company$2,499 a year
- Enterprise$4,999 a year
In their own words
iClicker
iClicker is a student response system for classroom polling, quizzes, attendance, reactions and feedback. Instructors can ask multiple-choice, multiple-answer, short-answer, numeric, target, formula or symbol questions, including anonymous questions. Its AI Question Creator can generate up to 50 questions and use uploaded files as context. Attendance tracking covers in-person and virtual classes; iClicker Pulse lists auto-run sessions and late-arrival tracking. An instructor gradebook provides real-time reporting on student and class performance, attendance and participation. Integrations include Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace by D2L and Moodle, plus roster and grade sync, CSV integration and single sign-on. Students can respond through mobile or web apps or physical remotes. Instructor desktop software is available for Windows and Mac, with Windows 10 or newer and macOS 12 or newer listed as minimum requirements. The instructor account is free, while student subscription needs depend on the enrolled course. Listed U.S. student plans start at $4.99/mo; international and partner pricing requires contacting iClicker. The maker says it is part of the Macmillan Learning family and was founded in 1997.
ParticiPoll
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